12 Hudson Valley Parent
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August 2015
By PAMELA PERRY
T
he Hudson Valley is fi lled with
educational farms, animals
sanctuaries and places fi lled
with animals for visitors of all ages
to enjoy. We have rounded up a few
of our favorites.
Trailside Museum and Zoo at
Bear Mountain State Park
7 Lakes Pkwy., Appalachian Trl.,
Bear Mountain
trailsidezoo.org
Take a step onto the Appalachian
Trail where you will fi nd four muse-
ums, live reptiles and fi sh exhibits,
nature trails fi lled with animals only
native to New York State. Trailside
houses a wide range of native mam-
mals, birds, reptiles, amphibians
and fi sh.
Trevor Zoo
131 Millbrook School Rd., Millbrook
trevorzoo.org
Fun fact: Trevor Zoo is the only in
the country that is located at a high
school. The zoo houses more than
180 exotic and indigenous animals
with 80 different species, 9 of whom
are endangered. The students work
at the Trevor Zoo to earn academic
credit as part of the school's com-
munity service program and overall
curriculum. Bring a picnic, there are
a few picnic spots and a beautiful
way to spend an afternoon.
The Catskill Animal Sanctuary
316 Old Stage Rd., Saugerties
casanctuary.org
A rescue to more than 300 animals
that freely roam the grounds- don't
be surprised if a goat or chicken tries
to hitch a ride with you. Tours are
offered on the weekends from April
to October to non- members where
you will hear stories of rescues, un-
derstand what caring for the animals
mean and learn how you can help.
Forsyth Nature Center
157 Lucas Ave., Kingston
forsythnaturecenter.org
A fi xture within the Kingston
community, the nature center is
committed to providing education
'Mom's taking
us to the zoo
tomorrow!'
11 Hudson Valley small zoos
for learning and fun
Trailside Museum and Zoo
Trevor Zoo
The Catskill Animal Sanctuary
