A tribute to spectacular North and South American wildlife in naturalistic habitats—you can actually walk down a wooded path and get up close and personal with a mountain lion. More than 400 animals of nearly 70 species can be found there. Around the zoo's perimeter, there are pockets of wild habitat filled with American bison, mountain lions, California sea lions, American bald eagles, Roosevelt elk and more. The zoo is the only one in New York to have the spectacled bear, an endangered species native to the Andes. There's an area where children can meet and feed familiar and friendly animals, as well as participate in regularly scheduled activities. Open Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am-5:30 pm (November-March daily till 4:30 pm). US$6 adults, US$2.25 seniors, US$2 children, free for children younger than 3. 53-51 111th St. (subway line 7 to 111th Street), Flushing, Queens, New York City. Phone 718-271-1500. http://nyzoosandaquarium.com/qz.
