Aquariums in New Jersey and New York If you're visiting the New York/New Jersey area with your family, you'd better come up with a good excuse not to visit one of the aquariums in New Jersey and New York. These top-of-the-line aquariums are not just intended for children; while there are child-friendly exhibits and activities at the New Jersey and New York aquariums, there are also highly advanced explanations, as well as well-informed guides, who can answer the questions of adult aquarium-enthusiasts just as well as the kids'. The same thing goes for the zoos in New Jersey and New York.
One of the nice things about New York zoos, and this is particularly true of New York City zoos, is that they're located in the actual city. One moment you'll be on the street amidst cars honking, people bustling to work, and children trying to get loose from their harried nannies, and then the very next moment, once you walk through the gates of the zoo—whether it's the Bronx Zoo, the Queens Zoo, the Staten Island Zoo, the Central Park Zoo, or the Prospect Park Zoo—you'll be in the grasps (not literally) of wide-eyed carnivores or friendly farm animals. It is truly a remarkable experience.
Zoos and Aquariums in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia Heading south on your animal and marine life tour, you'll hit the zoos and aquariums of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Some of these city zoos (like in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Richmond) offer a similar experience to the above—you'll be in the city one moment and then—VOILA!—you'll be in an African savannah or trekking through a South American rainforest. Or, in the case of a city-based aquarium, one moment you'll be above ground, and the next you'll be submerged in water—or so it seems when you're surrounded by tanks to thousands of underwater creatures headed your way.
Mid Atlantic Zoos and Aquariums Visiting the nation's capital has its advantages—not only are you given access to some of the best museums and galleries in the world, but educational activities are also of the world-class caliber. This includes the mid-Atlantic zoos and aquariums, a selection that's considered by some to be second to none. For example, just in the D.C./Baltimore area alone there are three top-notch zoos and aquariums—the Baltimore Aquarium, the Baltimore Zoo, and the National Zoo. Here are three institutions that offer hundreds of species living in highly simulated natural ecosystems, get thousands of visitors a day, and offer kids and adults of all ages with cutting edge learning tools, workshops, and exhibits.
Major Tourist Attractions in the Region
Insectarium at Steve's Bug-Off Exterminating Company - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland
Bronx Zoo - New York City, NY
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center - Virginia Beach, VA
Philadelphia Zoo - Pennsylvania
New York Aquarium - Brooklyn, NY
Seneca Park Zoo - Rochester, New York
Adventure Aquarium - Camden, New Jersey
Central Park Zoo - New York City, NY
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - Pennsylvania
Toronto Zoo - Scarborough, Ontario
Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory - Ontario
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island - Manteo, NC
Prospect Park Zoo - Brooklyn, New York
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - Atlantic Beach, NC
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MD
Queens Zoo - Flushing, New York
Staten Island Zoo - New York
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - Kure Beach, NC
Brandywine Zoo - Wilmington, Delaware
Elmwood Park Zoo - Norristown, Pennsylvania
ZOOAMERICA North American Wildlife Park - Hershey, Pennsylvania
Cape May County Park and Zoo - New Jersey
Virginia Zoological Park - Norfolk, VA
Smithsonian National Zoological Park - Washington, DC
National Aviary - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Buffalo Zoological Gardens - New York
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