Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Outer Boroughs
Manhattan is just one
of New York's five boroughs, each of which
has its own unique attractions. Brooklyn alone, with its fine brown-
stone neighborhoods and numerous top-class sights, would be one of
the largest cities in the U.S. The Bronx, to the north, boasts one of New
York's finest zoos, plus the New York Botanical Garden and Yankee
Stadium, while Queens, a veritable melting pot of nationalities, is fam-
ous for its museums, ethnic dining, and numerous sports events. The
ferry to Staten Island leads to New York's only restored historic vil-
lage.
Bronx Zoo
Well past its 100th birthday, this sprawling zoo
on 265 acres gets better all the time. The newest
exhibit is Madagascar!, while Tiger Mountain
andthe6.5-acreCongoGorillaForest,anAfrican
rainforest habitat, bring visitors nose to nose
with the inhabitants. The Bug Carousel is partic-
ularly appealing to young children (For further
details see
Bronx Zoo
).
• BronxRiverParkway&BostonRd,Bronx
• Subway (2, 5) West Farms Sq/East Tre-
mont Ave
• Open Apr-Oct: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-5:30pm Sat, Sun, & hols; Nov-Mar: 10am-4:30pm daily
• Admission charge
Bronx Zoo
