The Preserve is almost 300,000 acres in the Catskill Moutains. The highest point is Slide Mountain, reaching a height of 4,180 feet. Three fishing streams - Beaver Kill, Neversink and Willowemoc - are found within the preserve.
Over 2,000 animals from around the world are represented. Some rare and threatened species are included. The game farm began in 1933. A petting zoo is also available.
Thomas Cole is considered the father of of American landscape painting and founder of the Hudson River School of art. The grounds surrounding the home feature perennial gardens, a 200-year-old Honey Locust tree, and the west porch where visitors can enjoy one of the most perfect views of the Catskill Mountains.
The main house was completed in 1815 in Federal style and include rooms that the family used, gallery rooms and the "Old Studio", where Cole painted many of his best known works.
Address: Cedar Grove, The Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Box 426, Catskill, NY 12414, United States
Phone: 1 (518) 943-7465, Fax: 1 (518) 943-0652
Hours:
May 1 to October 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Some of the reptiles that are displayed include - snakes, turtles, alligators and crocodiles. Trainers will bring out animals to answer questions about them and allow visitors to touch the animals.
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Catskill Game Farm (closed), Catskill
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