Staten Island Zoo, Staten Island, United States
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The Staten Island Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of
Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and does not accept donated animals of any kind
from the public. If you wish to find a home for an unwanted animal,
try these links. www.scarnyc.org or www.socialteez.com .
The Staten Island Zoo is a small urban zoo in northern Staten Island
in New York City in the United States.
The zoo opened in 1936 in Barret Park.
The Staten Island Zoo is New York City’s biggest little zoo, an oasis
of nature and wildlife in Staten Island’s suburban landscape.
Staten Island Zoo offers opportunities for people of all ages paying
particular attention to children, students, and teachers.
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at his home, the Staten Island Zoo, in the Zoo's auditorium on
February 14 (Valentine's Day) and Sunday, February 15 at the following
times-
10:45am to 11:30am
1:00pm to 1:45pm
3:15pm to 3:45pm
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The Staten Island Zoo got its start when Barrett Park was acquired in
1930 after Julia Hardin (d. 1930), a relation of park namesake
Clarence T. Barrett (a major in the Civil War and Staten Island civic
leader), willed property she owned to the City.
The Staten Island Zoological Society was devoted early on
to its educational mandate, and the Society's objectives have been the
same since the zoo's opening: to disseminate a knowledge of zoology
and an appreciation of animal life; to maintain animals for
observation and study;
But since its opening in 1936, the Staten Island Zoo has been
best known for its snakes. The zoo's Serpentarium is the only one in
the country to feature all 32 species of rattlesnakes.
ceremony for a new barn exhibit at the Staten Island Zoo on Monday,
October 4th at 11:00 a.m. Zoo Director John Caltabiano and his staff
are hosting the event on the Zoo grounds.
The event will take place at the barn site near the main gate at
Broadway.
The Staten Island Zoo is much smaller than the humongous Bronx Zoo,
but it has a lot of good things going for it. A big portion of the zoo
is dedicated to kids.
The Staten Island Zoological Society & the South Shore Rotary in
Cooperation with the Garibaldi Meucci Museum have made a conscious
decision to join forces and produce a cooperative fundraising event
benefiting
both entities in their fund-raising efforts to serve the community.
The Staten Island Zoological Society opened on June 10, 1936, the
first zoo in the U. S. specifically devoted to an educational mandate.
The Society has remained steadfast in its concentration on this goal,
which is still a vital part of the Society’s current mission.
The Staten Island Zoo was also the first zoo anywhere to exhibit all
the 32 varieties of rattlesnake’s known to occur in the United States.
"The Staten Island Zoo is the only New York City zoo that is not part
of the Wildlife Conservation Society. However, "New York's Biggest
Little Zoo" has much in common with the Central Park and Prospect Park
Zoos.
The Staten Island Zoo has always been known for its
reptile collection (especially for its collection of venomous snakes)
and its educational programs. In fact, the zoo is host to over 20,000
children a year through their extensive agenda of educational
programs.
Clearly, the Staten Island Zoo is an oasis in a city craving for an
experience that is fun, educational, and affordable.
urban zoo since 1936, the Staten Island Zoo currently houses one of
the largest and most complete collections of snakes, not too mention a
new Aquatic Exhibit and Children's Center.
A visit to the Staten Island Zoo is similar to a trip around the
world. This is because each exhibit at the zoo focuses on a different
worldwide location providing visitors with an informed look at tons of
different animals.
Savannah at Twilight tour, the Staten Island Zoo is ready to wow you
with their collection of international animals. The Staten Island Zoo
offers travelers a full day of enjoyment exploring the unique habitats
of hundreds of fascinating inhabitants so be sure to stop by early.
Join the Staten Island Zoo when we clean up a stretch of beach in
front of the Conference House in Tottenville. We will be meeting on
the Conference House lawn by the big tree near the Pavilion at 2pm.
The clean up usually lasts about 2 hrs.
It’s true that the Staten Island Zoo isn’t the most extravagant and is
the Bronx Zoo’s smaller cousin, but its still has a whole lot to offer
and is a great place for kids to really hang out with animals.
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Staten Island Zoo has precautions in place to protect visitors
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by Staten Island Advance Wednesday December 26, 2007, 9:01 PM
There are some dangerous creatures in captivity on Staten Island, but
their keepers were quick to assuage concerns
The Staten Island Zoo is a sorry place for any of the creatures that
are 'housed' there. It certainly is nice to have a zoo in this
community, but a very sad place compared to the more popular zoos in
urban cities of the world.
Top 30 hotels within 10 miles of Staten Island Zoo in order of
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The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park in New York, NY
This hotel is 11.
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