Staten Island Zoo

Description: The biggest “little” zoo in America, the Staten Island Zoo showcases more than 1,100 animals nestled in a beautiful eight-acre park.
The Zoo’s collection has nearly doubled over the last two years and features over 350 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates from six of the world’s seven continents.A leader in wildlife conservation, the Zoo maintains more than 70 endangered or threatened species. It participates in breeding programs and education to highlight the plight of vanishing wildlife throughout the world. Significantly, the Staten Island Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA); only 225 of 2,800 licensed exhibitors are accredited by AZA.

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, leaders in the protection of endangered species, participate in the Species Survival Plan Program™ (SSP), which is a long-term plan involving conservation breeding, habitat preservation, public education, field conservation, and supportive research to ensure survival for many of the planet’s threatened and endangered species. The Zoo is an avid participant in the SSP Program, most notably in its care for Amur Leopards, the world’s rarest big cat, and the Scimitar Horned Oryx, a species now extinct in the wild.
Main category 1: Zoo
Main category 2: Animal Exhibits
Main category 3: Kids Activities
Main category 4: Non-Profit
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