Nature in New York

As big as it is, as concrete as it is, the big city of New York has enough spots where you can enjoy nature. Some of them are below:

Bronx Zoo

Want to experience the largest metropolitan zoo in the US? Then, visit the Bronx Zoo. It is the ideal destination for families, especially children. At the Bronx Zoo you can live your wild side and explore a national treasure. The Bronx Zoo is known as one of the largest in the country and offers many different species from around the world. The Bronx Zoo is also known for its care and perpetuation of endangered species.

New York Botanical Garden

If you visit the Bronx Zoo, then you should also check out the New York Botanical Garden which is a little further north than the zoo. The garden is a National Historic Landmark and is home to over 1 million different types of plants spread over 1000 acres. The New York Botanical Garden is known for its Orchid Show and many other special events.

Central Park Zoo

At the Central Park Zoo, just meters from 5th Avenue, you’ll find over 130 different species including Snow Leopards to Tropical Birds. A stroll through the Zoo’s 20+ acres will take you through a variety of locations, all carefully designed to recreate the natural habitat of the animals they host. You can also visit the Tisch Children’s Zoo.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is New York City’s natural wonder and is especially popular during cherry blossom season. Many people come to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden just to see this natural spectacle. This place always has a special aura as there is something wonderful blooming here in every season. Located right inside Prospect Park in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

New York Aquarium

The New York Aquarium remains a must-see destination on Coney Island’s famous boardwalk. The newest, award-winning exhibit—Ocean Wonders: Sharks!—features more than 500,000 gallons of water, 18 species of sharks, and a hundred other marine species. Highlighting the amazing wildlife right next to the Atlantic Ocean, this year-round attraction is dedicated to teaching us about the world of sharks, the important role they play and the threats they face.