Bronx Zoo
Fordham Road
The Bronx
(718) 367-1010   Daily 10-5:  April-Oct. Rest of the year: 10-4:30
The biggest zoo in the US has 4,000 animals, a children's zoo , and a monorail.  Newest addition:  a $43 million Congo Gorilla Forest.

 Brooklyn Children's Museum
145 Brooklyn Avenue
Crown Heights, Brooklyn
(718) 735-4400  Wed.-Fri. 2-5; Sat., Sun. 10-5
The world's first museum for children was founded in 1899.  There is much to do and enjoy in this museum, including New York City highlights in miniature and the Totally Tots toddler playroom.

 Children's Museum of the Arts
182 Lafayette Street
NY, NY
(212)272-0986  Thurs.-Sun. noon-5; Wed. noon-7
Highlights include the Monet Ballpond, Architects Alley, and the Wonder Theater.

 Children's Museum of Manhattan
21 W. 83rd Street
NY, NY
(212) 721-1223  June-Aug.: Wed.-Sun. 10-5; Rest of the year:  Wed.,Thurs. 1:30-5:30 and Fri.-Sun. 10-5.
Highlights include a chance for children to write and produce their own TV show.