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Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
1 km · about 5 min drive
New York, United States · North America
Van Nest works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tremont, 1km from Bronx Zoo.
Van Nest is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 23,700, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Van Nest sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Van Nest to your route.
Van Nest is a working-class neighborhood geographically located in the East Bronx section of the Bronx, New York City. Going clockwise, its boundaries are Bronxdale Avenue to the northeast, the Amtrak tracks to the southeast, and Bronx Park to the west. Van Nest predated Morris Park by 20 years and is considered theRead more
older of the two communities. Morris Park Avenue and White Plains Road are the primary commercial thoroughfares through Van Nest.
The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 11, and its ZIP Codes include 10460 and 10462. The area is patrolled by the 49th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.
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Van Nest is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.8484 latitude, -73.8637 longitude.
Van Nest has a population of approximately 23,700 people, making it a town in United States.
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One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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