Zoos and Nature Centers in New York City 2014

My first installment featured zoos and nature centers across Westchester County NY.  This installment focuses on New York City and the boroughs within.  There is hope for finding peace, nature, and beauty amidst the day to day craziness of the City.

Manhattan

1) American Museum of Natural History - Butterfly Conservatory - Central Park West at 79th St - 212.769.5100 or amnh.org, open daily from 10am-5pm through June 22 - Admission $27; 22 for seniors and students, $16 for children 2-12.

2) Central Park Zoo - 64th St and Fifth Ave - 212.439.6500 or centralparkzoo.com - open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends & holidays 10am-5:30pm.  Admission is $12; $9 for seniors and $7 for children ages 3-12, under three are FREE.

3) The Cloisters Museum and Gardens - 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, Fort Tryon Park - 212.923.3700 or met museum.org/cloisters - open daily (March-October) from 9:30am-5:15pm - admission (suggested) is $25; $17 for seniors and $12 for students, FREE for children under 12.

4) Conservatory Garden in Central Park - Fifth Ave and 105th St - centralparknyc.org - Open daily 8am-Dusk, Admission is FREE.

Bronx

1) Bronx Zoo - 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx - 718.367.1010 or bronxzoo.com - Open (through Nov 2) Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, 10am-5:30 weekends and holidays.  Admission is $16.95; $14.95 for seniors; $12.95 ages 3-12. FREE for children under 3 and pay what you wish on Wednesdays.

Brooklyn

1) Brooklyn Botanic Garden - 990 Washington Ave, Crown Heights - 718.623.7200 or bbg.org.  Open Tues-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat Sun Mon & Holidays 10am-6pm.  Admission is $10; $5 for seniors and students, FREE for children under 12.  FREE for all on Tuesday all day and Saturday 10am-noon (except during special events).

2) Prospect Park Zoo - 450 Flatbush Ave, Prospect Hts. 718.399.7339 or prospectparkzoo.com - Open Through Nov 2, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends and holidays 10am-5:30pm.  Admission is $8; $6 for seniors; $5 for children 3-12 and FREE for children under 3.

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Ice Skating Rinks In New York City 2013-2014

Ice Skating is a favorite past time for kids of all ages in New York City.  If you have been to Rockefeller Center during the holidays then you know how busy it can be.  If you can't get onto the skating rink don't worry, there are others you can check out!

1) Citi Pond at Bryant Park - 1 Bryant Park - 212.661.6640 or bryantpark.org.  Admission is FREE and the hours of operation are as follows, Dec 24-31 Sun-Thurs8am-10pm, Fri & Sat 8am-midnight, Jan 1-March 2 - 8am-10pm daily.

2) Trump Skating Rink - Central Park - 830 Fifth Ave - 212.439.6900 or wollmanskatingrink.com.  Admission ranges, call for most current pricing.  Hours of operation are Dec 25-30 - 10am-11pm, Dec 31 - 10am-7pm, and Jan 1 - 10am-11pm

3) South Street Seaport Skating Rink - 19 Fulton St - southstreetseaport.com.  Admission is $10 and FREE for kids under 5.  Hours of operation are Mon-Thurs - 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat - 10am-10pm, and Sun - 10am-9pm Through March 2, 2014

4) City Ice Pavilion - 47-32 Place, Long Island City Queens - 718.706.6667 or cityicepavillion.com

Admission is $5 Mon-Fri, $8 Sat & Sun, $8 Holidays including school vacation week.  Hours of operation are Dec 26-28 - noon-5:20 and 7-9:50, Dec 29 - noon-5:20, Dec 30 - 1:30-5:20 & 7-9:50, Dec 31 & Jan 1 - 10:30am-5:20 & 7-9:50

5) Samuel J and Ethel LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park Brooklyn - Enter at Prospect Park, Parkside or Ocean Aves or Lincoln Rd - 212.661.6640 or lakesideprospectpark.com - Admission is $6 weekdays, $8 weekends and holidays, FREE for children under 12 on Mondays from 3-6pm (excludes holidays)

Have fun!

Christopher Pagli - www.WestchesterCountyRealEstateMarket.com

Accredited Buyer Representative

RealEstate Associate Broker

William Raveis Legends Realty Group

914.332.6300 - Office

914.406.9023 Cell