While the flagship Bronx Zoo is probably the best known, the Wildlife Conservation Society runs five parks in New York City and any one of them is a treat for a tourist with an interest in animals.

The Bronx Zoo

One of New York’s most beloved cultural institutions and the largest city zoo in the U.S., the Bronx Zoo has been on the forefront of conservation education for more than 100 years. Standout exhibits include the Congo Gorilla Forest, where visitors can come face-to-face with the magnificent creatures, Tiger Mountain, which recreates the Russian Far East habitat of these elusive and endangered animals, and an interactive butterfly garden open seasonally. This year a new exhibit on Madagascar promises fun for fans of lemurs, crocodiles and parrots -- not to mention hissing cockroaches. The exhibit is part of the zoo’s attempt to be greener, with eco-friendly restrooms and other features that make it expected to be the first landmark building in New York to receive the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating.

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