Staten Island Ferry - You might have seen the big orange boat with three levels in pictures of the famous Statue of Liberty in New York City. People who live on Staten Island use this boat to go to work every day for free. If you are curious about how to get to the Staten Island ferry… it's free for tourists who want to see the nice views of New York's harbor and the tall buildings in the city. When you ride the boat, you can see Governors Island on one side and Ellis Island on the other. Make sure to go to the top floor of the boat to get the best views. This ferry ride goes back and forth all day and night, about every 15 to 20 minutes. You can buy drinks and food on the boat if you need something to eat or drink during the ride. Have you ever ridden the Staten Island Ferry?

The Staten Island Zoo is called the "biggest little zoo" because it has a famous Serpentarium where you can see lots of reptiles, including the biggest collection of rattlesnakes. The zoo has more than 800 kinds of animals in a space that's eight acres big. One of the famous is Chuck the Groundhog, who's good at predicting the weather – he's right about 85% of the time. Now, the Staten Island Zoo also has a new aquarium. Inside, there are "walls of water" where you can see different marine habitats, like the forests under the Pacific Ocean, the colorful reefs in tropical areas, and the creatures that live in the Caribbean Sea. It's a cool place to visit if you like seeing animals from the land and sea. Have you heard of Chuck the Groundhog?