In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, magical creatures escape Newt Scamander's suitcase and go gallivanting around New York City. In real-life, of course, the five boroughs are home to all sorts of animals—furry ones with four legs or slippery ones with flippers—in our zoos and parks and beyond. Here's where to find the wildest residents of the concrete jungle. Zoos and AquariumNew York City has five zoos—one in each borough. The is easily the largest, with 750 species from all over the world who live in habitats designed to mirror their natural homes. Among the exotic "beasts" you'll see there are Asian elephants, snow leopards and polar bears. The , , and also have a wide range of animals, including penguins, grizzly bears and red pandas. And where better to see sea animals then right by the ocean? The in Coney Island features aquatic creatures like the green moray eel, California sea lion and sand tiger shark. Little ones will love the penguin, sea otter and walrus feedings.Park WildlifeYou can see more than just squirrels in NYC parks. Read on to find out which other friends you might find scurrying about, and where. and : The Bronx's Pelham Bay Park is home to wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. Harbor seals sun themselves at the adjoining Orchard Beach.: Keep your eyes peeled for painted and snapping turtles, little brown bats, mute swans, wood ducks and red bats in the City's most popular park.: Not only is there horseback riding in the Brooklyn park, there are also red-bellied woodpeckers and spotted salamanders. Birding SpotsSome might be surprised to find that New York City has plenty of bird-watching opportunities— it's a stopover on the Atlantic Flyway during migration, according to the . Here are some highlights:: This is one of the best birding spots in the northeast. Bird-watchers at the refuge have spotted more than 330 different species over the past two decades, including egrets, herons, ibises, ospreys and peregrine falcons.: This Staten Island park is a place to see species like warblers, sparrows and the American woodcock.: Woodpeckers in Northeast Forest, great horned owls near Croton Woods and barn swallows in the Southwest Zone are just a few of the birds you can spot in this expansive park.: Those in the know say the Ramble is the best bird-watching site in Central Park. All in all, one could find up to 280 different species of bird in the park, including red-tailed hawks, Baltimore orioles and American goldfinches. Use the Audubon Society's Central Park to assist you. Menagerie Miscellany : See pigs, cows, sheep, goats and hens at this family-friendly farm that's open seven days a week.: Three peacocks—Jim, Harry and Phil—have been known to saunter around this church's grounds. Spot them in the Cathedral Close.Dog runs: Most NYC parks have dog runs—gated areas where dogs run around and play. Bring yours and join in, or watch from beyond the fences.Charging Bull: Head to the Financial District to see the Charging Bull statue in . It's considerably less dangerous than a real bull. For other animal statues, see .© 2016 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts Publishing Rights © JKR
