Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in New York, United States to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Top rated Zoos & Aquariums in New York

Experience the best that New York has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 139 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Pieces of the Ocean

Aquarium shop

👍👍 One of the best coral purveyors in the United States and probably the best in NY, specializing in SPS. The owner has an eye for Acropora and it is evident that he and his staff are true coral enthusiasts and experts. They’re LPS and soft coral selections are also top notch. What is apparent the mome...

4.90 (156 reviews)

Central Park

Park

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

4.80 (269.6K reviews)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art museum

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

$$$ $

4.80 (81.5K reviews)

AthomeTrip

Travel agency

👍👍 This place was absolutely amazing! The price is very cheap! It has a lounge with coffee, candy, water, etc. It is very neat and their bathrooms are also very clean! You can rest, and they also have a charging hole to charge your phone. This place was so good and I hope many of you guys can come here...

4.80 (641 reviews)

World of Birds

Zoo

👍👍 Great venue. Incredible display of birds.

4.80 (390 reviews)

Fishtopia

Aquarium shop

👍👍 This is the only fish store I will be a patron of. It is so important to support local pet stores . This one works hard to provide the best service and products, supplied with knowledge and smiles. Such pleasant owners who are also there in store have a true love for pets and their care and it shows...

4.80 (96 reviews)

World of Reptiles, Bronx Zoo

Zoo

👍 Great place for the whole family to enjoy. Kids Love the merry go round and the childrens zoo. The 🦋 butterfly house, n the reptile 🦎 house are an adventure. I recommend to buy a membership, cause it's cheaper, you save money on food n drinks n merchandise plus you have access to all attractions i...

4.80 (34 reviews)

Snow Leopards, Bronx zoo

Zoo

👍👍 Cool wild dogs, they were pretty chill :)

4.80 (32 reviews)

Prospect Park

Park

Sprawling city park featuring the Audubon Center in the historic Boathouse, plus Prospect Park Zoo.

4.70 (26K reviews)

One World Observatory

Observation deck

Observatory located on floors 100-102 of One World Trade Center, with exhibits & restaurants.

$$$ $

4.70 (19.5K reviews)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Botanical garden

A kid-friendly annual cherry blossom festival, a Japanese garden & more, spread across 52 acres.

4.70 (12.6K reviews)

Unisphere

Tourist attraction

Spherical stainless steel globe orbited by three rings & commissioned for the 1964 World’s Fair.

4.70 (3.6K reviews)

Congo Gorilla Forest

Exhibit

👍 I enjoyed the nature, those gorillas are worth and wonderful looking at.

4.70 (782 reviews)

Ocean Wonders: Sharks!

Aquarium

👍👍 Great place to bring your children! They also have a play room at the end where they will spend some time playing around. Simple, not overcrowded (we went on a Saturday). Enjoyed every moment of it.

4.70 (547 reviews)

Pier 51 at Hudson River Park

Park

Pier over the river with a sheltered children's playground & benches to enjoy city skyline views.

4.70 (504 reviews)

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Nature preserve

Nature center promoting environmental education, with marshland trails, a windmill, snakes & birds.

4.70 (439 reviews)

Brooklyn Zoo NY

Parkour spot

Sprawling, industrial fitness space for parkour training, aerial arts, tumbling & trampoline.

4.70 (389 reviews)

Children's Zoo

Zoo

👍👍 Amazing place to go with kids, really nice staff. Highly Recommend

4.70 (386 reviews)

Madagascar at Bronx Zoo

Zoo

👍👍 This is a fun exhibit. My kids like to see the fish and tortoises.

4.70 (372 reviews)

Bug Carousel

Exhibit

👍👍 This is a beautiful carousel. They have little bugs to ride on, many of which the kids relish showing off their knowledge of what bug is called what. A huge hit with the kids and people of all ages, it sits in the Bronx Zoo. I believe, due to covid-19, it's not in service, but I eagerly await its re...

4.70 (364 reviews)

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