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

Zoos and Aquariums in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island and New York City 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Bronx Zoo - New York City, NY
Philadelphia Zoo - Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium - Pennsylvania
Central Park Zoo - New York City, NY
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MD
New York Aquarium - Brooklyn, NY
Adventure Aquarium - Camden, New Jersey
The New York Botanical Garden - Bronx, NY
National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center - Virginia Beach, VA
Brooklyn Botanic Garden - NYC, New York
Toronto Zoo - Scarborough, Ontario
Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher - Kure Beach, NC
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores - Atlantic Beach, NC
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island - Manteo, NC
Seneca Park Zoo - Rochester, New York
Staten Island Zoo - New York
Queens Zoo - Flushing, New York
Prospect Park Zoo - Brooklyn, New York
Elmwood Park Zoo - Norristown, Pennsylvania