Staten Island Zoo and Around
Published 10/06/2020
The green spaces in Staten Island's West Brighton neigbhorhood, reachable by bus, make for a diverting day out.
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Staten Island Zoo
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614 Broadway
The zoo is not NYC’s largest, but that’s part of its charm. It’s manageable to get around and particularly revered for its Serpentarium, which holds an extensive collection of rattlesnakes. A ticket reservation is required, and can be made through the zoo’s website.
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Clove Lakes Park
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1150 Clove Rd.
Near the zoo is Clove Lakes Park, which holds woodlands, lakes and Staten Island’s largest living organism, a tulip tree that’s more than 100 feet tall and 300 years old.
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The Stone House at Clove Lakes
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Within the park, grab a bite at this restaurant, which enjoys a picturesque setting on the main lake.
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Joe & Pat's
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1758 Victory Blvd.
A Staten Island institution, Joe & Pat's pizzeria is beloved for its thin-crust vodka pies.