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Queens Zoo
History:
The Queens Zoo in Flushing Meadows Corona Park opened October 26, 1968 on the grounds of the 1964-65 World's Fair. Queens was the last New York city borough to get its own zoo. Former NYC Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, via his Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, was partially responsible for Flushing Meadows Corona Park's transformation from World's Fair site to city park (temporary control of the site had been given to the World's Fair Committee before it reverted to city property). Moses, who as former Parks Commissioner responsible for a large revitalization program of city parks, playgrounds and zoos, wanted a zoo without any cages, where animals would be separated from onlookers only by moats and lakes. He did cut the ceremonial ribbon
AARP Events for Corona
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Disrupt Aging Book Club
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. ET
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Virtual Yoga Fusion Class
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET
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Mindful Movement for Healthy Aging
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
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