Take a walk on the wild side

You'll feel like you've stepped into a different world. Home to over 300 animals and 70 species, the Queens Zoo has something for everyone. From mountain lions, to bison, and even Spectacled Bears, the animals will bring a smile to your face. Themed around North America's most popular animals, the Queens Zoo has exhibits that will make you feel as though you've entered a national park. The Queens Zoo also offers a great domestic area where kids and adults alike can get some hands on action with their favorite animals. Visitors are able to pet sheep, rabbits, goats, and other animals. Watch your child's face light up as they gaze into the face of a mountain lion. In the expansive and urban New York City, try something different. The Queens Zoo is a great NYC getaway without even leaving the city.

Open your eyes to nature 365 days a year

It's the middle of winter and you are missing the fun of summer. Want to recapture some of that summer fun? The Queens Zoo is open 365 days a year and it provides a terrific NYC getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Open from 10am-4:30pm daily, the Queens Zoo is a perfect afternoon destination. Located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, there is plenty to do, and an abundance of places to park your car rental or van rental near the zoo. Admission is only $6 for adults, $2.25 for seniors, and $2 for children under 12. With the low admission prices of the Queens Zoo and the low prices of Prestige's cheap car rentals and cheap SUV rentals, your trip will stay affordable. To find out more about what's going on at Queens Zoo, feel free to visit the New York Zoos and Aquariums website at http://nyzoosandaquarium.com/. If you're looking to escape the busy crowds of Manhattan in at inexpensive NYC getaway, drive out to Queens. One of New York City's most scenic boroughs, Queens has a lot to offer. Enjoy the drive and enjoy the Queens Zoo in the beautiful Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Enjoy New York's third largest park

At this huge NYC getaway, you will forget you're in the city. Welcome to New York's third largest park, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Spanning 1255 acres, this massive park has something to offer for anyone. Home to two World's Fairs, the park offers great natural and man made sites including the impressive Unisphere. The park is also home to tennis' US Open and Shea Stadium, the New York Mets home stadium. Park your New York cheap car rental and get out for a walk. If you're looking to fill up the rest of your day after visiting the Zoo, why not rent a paddle boat or bicycle.

Beware of the Spectacled Bear

You're walking through a jungle, and up ahead you see a bear walking towards you. Don't worry, you aren't in the tropics of South America, you're at the Queens Zoo. One of the Zoo's most popular residents is the Spectacled Bear. Black with a beige face, the Spectacled Bear is one of the smaller in its family. Adult males weigh less than 300 pounds and are capable of climbing to the tops of trees. Naturally found in Northern and Western South America, the Spectacled Bear is the second most endangered bear in the world behind only the Giant Panda. Watching these bears climb their trees and play is a sight to see. They will bring an original touch to your New York vacation. The Zoo's most popular bears, Cisco and Spangles will leave a smile on your face long after you've left the Queens Zoo.