Take a walk on the wild side as a family at the Bronx Zoo. Around 4,000 animals live here in what is considered to be the nation's largest metropolitan zoo. The 265-acre park is home to a variety of exhibits and attractions that house animals like lions, zebras, tigers, elephants, giraffes and many others.
From creativity to world culture, art and science, The Children's Museum of Manhattan has plenty of entertaining exhibits and attractions to occupy and educate its pint-sized visitors. Some of the more interesting exhibitions have included the Art of Andy Warhol, Body Odyssey, and Oh, Suess! Off to Great Places.
When the weather is warm, the Victorian Gardens is in bloom with activity! This Central Park attraction features entertainment and rides like the Aeromax, Red Baron, Happy Swing, and Fun Slide – all perfect for kids. This mini-amusement park is full of family attractions that you and yours are sure to enjoy.
Money talks at the American Numismatic Society, where you can learn everything you need to know about coins, currency, medals, and tokens from all cultures, past and present. The society's collection is comprised of over 800,000 objects from a variety of cultures and time periods. The ANS has a permanent exhibit featured at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York called Drachmas Doubloons and Dollars: The History of Money. The American Numismatic Society is the foremost institution of its kind in the nation.