Staten Island Zoo, Educational zoo in West New Brighton, Staten Island, United States
The Staten Island Zoo spans across 8 acres featuring a collection of 1,500 animals from 350 species in specialized habitats and enclosures.
Colonel Edward Harden's former estate grounds transformed into the first educational zoo in the United States, opening its doors on June 10, 1936.
Patricia O'Connor served as the chief animal caretaker from 1942 to 1966, marking a notable achievement as one of the few female zoo veterinarians nationally.
The Staten Island Zoo welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with convenient access via S48 and S53 bus routes.
The zoo maintains an extensive collection of reptiles, specializing in rattlesnakes, setting it apart from other zoological institutions in New York City.
Location: Staten Island
Inception: June 10, 1936
Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Website: http://statenislandzoo.org
GPS coordinates: 40.62510,-74.11570
Latest update: May 22, 2025 22:57
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