Central Park Zoo

Despite its location in the heavily visited Central Park, the Central Park Zoo is a small and rather quiet enclave, allowing for a relatively intimate experience. The grounds are home to an indoor rainforest, 4-D theater, and sea lion pool as well as a very popular snow leopard exhibit. Those looking for a full-day activity should head to the Bronx Zoo (www.bronxzoo.com) the world’s largest metropolitan zoo.