Mid Atlantic Zoos and Aquariums - NY NJ DC DE MD OH ON PA VA WV

Zoos and Aquariums in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island and New York City A port city where sea life is highly-accessible and well-appreciated, New York City is home to some of the greatest zoos in the country, including the world-famous Bronx Zoo. Zoos and Aquariums in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes in Western New York and South Central Ontario The Western New York and South Central Ontario region is home to four exciting zoos, all emphasizing different aspects of the animal world, from the small and delicate to the large and muscular. A wide variety of animals await you in this region to ensure you have an exciting and educational time, whether it be in the midst of beautiful butterflies, or in the mists that are home to awesome gorillas. Zoos and Aquariums in Atlantic City, Wildwood, Cape May, New Jersey Shore If you're interested in zoos in the Jersey Shore region, your best bet is just a short distance south of Atlantic City at the Cape May County Park Zoo. Hosting the world series of birding each spring, you can be sure you'll see many exciting and interesting varieties of birds in this area. Zoos and Aquariums in Philadelphia, Lancaster, the Poconos, Eastern Pennsylvania Philadelphia The Philadelphia Zoo, which opened in 1874, is the oldest zoo in the United States; a zoo that's only getting better with age Zoos and Aquariums in Washington D.C., Baltimore, Maryland and Northern Virginia No visit to Washington DC is complete without a visit to the National Zoo. Many of animals here live in natural spaces separated from visitors by moats rather than the bars of cages. Zoos and Aquariums in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, North Carolina's Outer Banks Those who want to see some fabulous aquariums in the eastern North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland region will not be disappointed. The Virginia Aquarium, in Virginia Beach, offers more than aquariums and live animal habitats, over 300 hands-on exhibits, an outdoor aviary, 10 acres of marsh habitat and a 1/3-mile nature trail. Come see the creatures that make Virginia's waters their home - sharks, sea turtles, harbor seals, river otters, and stingrays. Zoos and Aquariums in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania In the southwest Pennsylvania region, the Pittsburgh area will delight all animal fans with its two major zoo destinations. Like the name says, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium showcases both land and sea animals. 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