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Head up north of the city towards the Bronx to see the largest metropolitan zoo in world, the Bronx Zoo. They got everything up there with different exhibits on all year round. During the African Plains exhibit you get to see animal of the safari right here in New York City. You can check out the king of the jungle, the lions; zebras, the lions dinner; African wild dogs, nyalas, giraffes and gazelles. Then during the winter you can check out the snow leopards, polar bears and other snow lovin animals, or if you want to get away from the cold the tropics inside Jungleworld will transport you to a giant rainforest like out of the movie Madagascar.

The Bronx Zoo has been around for a long time, actually since 1899, and you would think the old turtles have probably been around since then! This zoo takes you out of the city and into a wild adventure that will have you believing you are far from civilisation. It is a great attraction to get a break from the busy hustle of Manhattan and there is a lot to be learned about these amazing animals, even the most energetic of visitors will be exhausted checking out everything on show.

There is a lot to see and do here, and you almost get that national park feel with the great amount of shops, cafes and amusements located around the zoo. It is a great place for animal lovers and can be easily accessed by express bus from Manhattan. The zoo is clean, friendly and well laid out making sure it is well worth the visit.

While you are up that side of the city why not check out Yankee Stadium , the famous baseball park and The Cloisters Museum and Garden and Fort Tryon Park right next to it. There is never a lack of things to see in the Big Apple.

While you enjoy the best New York has to offer, stay close to the heart of the action with Luxury hotels like the Hilton New York , Jumeirah Essex house house and Novotel New York Times Square .

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