Hotels in New York City, New York - USA

Bronx Zoo (formally, the International Wildlife Conservation Park) Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Rd. March-Oct Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm; Nov-Feb daily 10am-4.30pm; $9, kids $5, free on Weds, rides and some exhibits are an additional charge; tel 718/367-1010, www.wcs.org .
The largest urban zoo in America has more than 4000 species of animals, reptiles and birds on display, many in huge simulated natural habitats. A children's section allows kids to climb around on large exhibits, including a giant spider web, and pet some of the tamer animals.

New York Aquarium W 8th St and Surf Ave, Coney Island, Brooklyn (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5.30pm; $9.75; tel 718/265-FISH).
The aquarium is largely a series of darkened halls containing creatures from the deep, but open-air shows of whales and dolphins are held several times daily, as are the shark, sea otter and walrus feedings. Call for daily show/program info.

Skyride 350 5th Ave (at 34th St) in the Empire State Building. Daily 10am-10pm; $13.50, 4-12 $10.50; combination ticket to Skyride and observatory $17 and $10; tel 212/279-9777.
The Skyride, in the Empire State Building, is a big-screen thrill ride through the most well-known sights in the city, complete with tilting seats and surround sound. Bring a strong stomach; it may be too much for small children.