Hidden gems - Zoos & Aquariums in New York, United States not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in New York

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New York. This list contains 27 places from Zoos & Aquariums category.

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Reef Ryders Aquarium Service And Maintenance

Aquarium shop

👍👍 These guys are awesome. They are professional, nonweldable and are extremely polite and respectful. Sam educated me on my reef tank which I was having issues with. Reef Ryders came in and cleaned my aquarium, removed all of the dinos that I had and installed the proper equipment. Now my tank is in...

5.00 (20 reviews)

Aquarium Specialist NY

Aquarium shop

5.00 (13 reviews)

Kings Fish Tank & Maintenance

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Kings Fish Tank & Maintenance did a lovely job on our family room tank. It is now the center of attention! They even taught us how to maintain it on our own, if we wanted to. We use them for maintenance once a month and take care of it on our own in between. They also provided us with an automatic f...

4.90 (25 reviews)

Torah Animal World

Museum

👍👍 Torah Animal World is an absolute one of a kind experience, for lovers of unique museums, taxidermy, or the natural world. Rabbi Deutsch is a remarkable individual with many fascinating stories to tell and a breadth of knowledge to share, and he gives the tours personally. You are allowed to touch a...

4.90 (19 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)

Hudson River Park's River Project Wetlab

Non-profit organization

👍👍 A must go for a quick snippet of Hudson river life! Super friendly staff and even nicer spider crabs Feeling grateful for what this beautiful city has to offer. "From the water, everything looks different" - Bryan

4.80 (17 reviews)

Delacorte Clock

Tourist attraction

Novelty clock circled by bronze animal musicians playing nursery rhymes on the hour from 8am to 6pm.

4.70 (113 reviews)

Cranford Rose Garden

Garden

Spacious garden showcasing thousands of rosebushes representing more than 1,000 varieties.

4.70 (101 reviews)

Coney Island

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great traditional boardwalk park! Loved the classic Cyclone Rollercoaster and all the exhilarating rides! Many rides for thrill seekers and some for smaller kids. Best part is that it is on the boardwalk and the beach. Much like Santa Cruz, California. Both iconic roller coasters are from 1920’s! G...

4.70 (99 reviews)

Pamper Ur Pets

Pet store

Compact pet shop with an extensive inventory of hard-to-find food, plus toys, treats & supplies.

4.70 (85 reviews)

Best Aquarium Service NYC, Inc.

Aquarium shop

😠 This man Felix is a fraud. His company/website is fraudulent. When we initially found his service online, he was in constant communication for our initial tank cleaning. He claimed that he does not take check, only cash! As a business we need to keep a record of all our expenses, therefore I explai...

4.70 (84 reviews)

Staten Island Zoo Parking Lot

Parking lot

👍👍 Convenient parking for the Zoo; more than enough spots for all visitors. I just don’t like that it’s across a very busy street - hang on to your kids’ hands tightly when crossing.

4.70 (31 reviews)

T & R AQUARIUM INC

Aquarium shop

👍👍 Great customer service, great variety of freshwater fishes as well. Fishes appear to be really healthy and well fed! They also have feeders too for fishes, and they were really cheap too! Person working there was really respectful and provided a lot of tips as to how I can take care of my fish, educ...

4.70 (25 reviews)

Bill Goody Aquarium Service

Tropical fish store

👍👍 Great guy, he really has a passion and cares about the aquariums and fishes.

4.70 (15 reviews)

Diamond Aquatics

Pet store

👍👍 Excellent service provided to the large salt water fish tanks in our pediatric facility! Designed the interior of the tanks so beautifully and maintained them for about 3 years. Extremely outgoing and responsive at all hours of the day. Very professional company, interacted with residents and staff...

4.70 (13 reviews)

Living Torah Museum

Museum

Appointment-only museum displaying period artifacts mentioned in the Torah & other ancient objects.

4.60 (140 reviews)

Bronx Children's Museum

Children's museum

😠 This children's museum had a well-organized layout, with clean stations and restrooms. However, I'm rating it 1 stars due to the overly attentive staff, which made me feel like they were constantly monitoring my every move. This level of oversight felt invasive and made the overall experience quite...

4.60 (113 reviews)

Frag Farm

Tropical fish store

👍👍 So happy with the new addition. Frag farm has excellent customer service and healthy specimens. Great coral selection and I’m sure it’s only going to grow. Whether you’re new to the hobby or been in it for years, stop by there to check out what they have, you won’t be disappointed.

4.60 (61 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Zoos & Aquariums in New York, United States