Your Visit

To all visitors: We have moved to our new home at 229-10 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, NY 11362!

APEC is open to the public 7 days a week, except for major holidays. 

Our building and animal room is open to the public 7 days a week, except for major holidays.
Most weekdays, Monday - Friday, APEC is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Most weekends, APEC is open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
We may be open longer some weekends depending on events and are closed some holidays.
Call ahead if coming in on a weekend or on a holiday.

Our building is ADA accessible. Our parking lot and walking trails are open from dawn to dusk, year ‘round, even when the center is closed.

Parking is limited.
We suggest carpooling or utilizing public transportation whenever possible.
​On weekdays, additional parking is available on Northern Boulevard, east of APEC, until 4:00 pm. Weekend parking is available on Northern Boulevard all day.
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Visitors can park and visit our building for free,
​but we do have a suggested donation of $5 per person.
​You can contribute right at the front desk of APEC if you wish to do so!

Our New Building
Video taken by Willy Airaldi

Visit Our Animal Room and Meet APEC's 80+ Animal Ambassadors!

Take a Walk on Our Trails in Alley Pond Park!

Now is TICK season, please make sure to check yourself for ticks after walking on our trails. Please click here for more information regarding ticks and how to stay safe while outside.
Tick diagram from beaconny.gov
https://beaconny.gov/index.php/2022/05/12/tick-safety-and-lyme-disease-safety-resources/
The environmental center is located in Alley Pond Park, surrounded by lush nature trails where visitors can enjoy NYC's natural landscapes. Guests are welcome to attend one of APEC's many nature oriented programs for all ages and visit the center's animal ambassadors. Please explore our website to learn more and register for programs.
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229-10 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11362
MAIN: (718) 229-4000
Email Us
[email protected]