And it starts with that connection we make with people and wildlife every day. Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Berkshire Bird Paradise is home to more than 2,000 birds of 150 species. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors. Don't miss the nature trails, some of which are higher than the trees to give you a bird's-eye view of the Adirondacks. The New York Times calls The Wild Center and Wild Walk “stunning!”-with its daily animal encounters, and more than 900 live Adirondack animals like otters, porcupines, owls, snakes, and fish. Long Island Aquarium has a 120,000-gallon shark tank, touch tanks, sea lion shows, and more than 100 interactive exhibits. Zoo New York in the Thousand Islands focuses on New York State ecosystems and local animals like black bears, eagles, and grey wolves.Īquarium of Niagara hosts penguin, seal, and shark feedings and special events (like a "Seaster" Egg Hunt and Putting for Penguins). You'll find a zoo in most major cities, from Central Park Zoo and Bronx Zoo in New York City, to Buffalo Zoo, Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park, Utica Zoo, and Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park in Syracuse. Everyone loves animals, and New York State offers many opportunities to marvel at their cute little (or big!) faces at zoos, aquariums, farms, sanctuaries, and wildlife centers.