Prospect Park is an awesome little place and it only costs $8 to get in! The gift shop was closed but they do have refreshment area (that I didn't go in to so I can't comment on) The red panda was one of the cutest things I have ever seen in my life! The baboons are high energy and def a must see. You can walk down the little stairs by their section and have a seat to get a closer look. I only was able to see one little wallaby and he was kind of just sitting there not really doing much. One thing here that I recommend highly is FEEDING! Grab 2 quarters and get some food to feed all the animals in the barn area (except the birds). The sheep and the lambs, and all that good stuff were so cute! The babydoll sheep were the cutest things ever. They are so furry and short. As far as feeding goes, if you don't have any change there is a cute little zookeeper that walks around with change and just about anything else that you may need. She also walks around providing information when if you keep that look of wonder in your eyes. The only things that creeped me out were the mice and the rats. Both in exhibits...but I'm deathly terrified of them..so I couldn't even look at them. If you're not afraid they are interesting to look at I guess. There is a lot of children's art work all over the zoo which is really nice and made it feel more personal. It wasn't too crowded for President's day. I'm sure when school is in session it probably gets a little more busy with field trips. Another thing I suggest you see is the Sea Lion feeding. They do all types of tricks and are pretty cute. Def worth stopping by. If you're looking for a nice quiet little zoo experience and don't mind not getting a look at elephants or any big cats (my favorites!!) Prospect Park Zoo is perfect for you. read more

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This a nice, affordably priced zoo. Adult tickets were only $8 each, and you could probably spend up to 2 hrs here just moseying around, though it's not huge. There's also a small petting zoo area. Don't miss the sea lion show which repeats a few times each day. I would say that the only drawback is that it can get crowded, and sometimes there are children that make the monkeys look good. Definitely stop to see the fennec Fox and it's adorably oversized ears. ;) read more

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Took my daughter to the zoo last week and it did not disappoint! It just reopened with guidelines for buying timed tickets to better control the flow of visitors and prioritize social distancing. Floor stickers throughout the discovery trail help little ones know where to stand to remain 6 feet apart. Indoor exhibits are closed for good reason but the sea lions were out and playful, so despite not having the usual training shows we still had a blast watching them. Definitely a great way to break up the monotony of the summer days with kiddos! read more

Prospect Park Zoo - My daughter had so much fun now that she's walking more confidently. She didn't want to leave! - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Average size zoo compared to the other zoos I visited in the New York City area. It is very easy to get too. I like the layout and the old buildings surrounding the main courtyard. Discovery trail is the highlight of the park even though I almost missed part of the exhibit in the back. I thought it was restricted to employees until I saw a school group walk out. As with the Queens zoo, bring food or eat first before you come. The food selection is strictly vending machines only. Also, how can a zoo have a seasonal gift shop? Not huge but a nice way to spend an afternoon burning off energy with the kids. read more

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This tiny zoo is ok for kids. As an adult, I just felt bad. The animals are already cooped up in a zoo, but this place makes it that much worse. The cages are so small that many of the animals just pace back and forth all day long. You can literally go through the whole zoo in about 30 min, and that's with taking time to see each exhibit. It's a nice little addition to the park, but not really worth $8 a person. read more

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I haven't been to this place in a long time and yesterday I went with my family... great experience, nice staff very friendly... I just think they should put more under water animals... this place got my 5 stars across Keep up the great service and experience Hope to see you soon read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Family friendly zoo especially for kids. The amount of exhibits aren't as vast or varied as the Bronx zoo of course but since the place is small, it's a good place to bring kids because they won't get tired as easily and the animals on display would more than enough satisfy and entertain them. Don't expect anything more than your typical frogs, amphibians, goats, alpacas, pigs, ducks, porcupines, birds, prairie dogs, sea lions, and baboons. If you want giraffes, elephants, lions, and other bigger animals, go to the Bronx zoo. There's also an added plus of a petting zoo type of thing with goats you can feed. There are feeding machines that cost $0.50 (only accepts two quarters) for a handful of food. The goats we're very friendly and approachable but beware the area smells! They have hand sanitizer available as well as a sink with running water for before and after. The location of the zoo is also great because it's in prospect Park and if you in the spring, the Brooklyn botanical gardens are in the area for some floral scenery, and smorgasburg is in the summer on Sundays for some diverse food tents. These other activities will help to make a full(er) day's trip. read more

I came here with my sister after lunch in the afternoon. It is a small but nice zoo. It is easily walkable and easy to see everything. We bought our tickets online in advance which were $10 pp. This was a reasonable price given the size of the zoo. There was a large petting zoo area with sheep, llamas, pigs, and a miniature horse. There were two buildings with animal exhibits inside. We did come in the winter so there were maybe 20 people when we were there and some of the animals were not on display as it is too cold for them. There were many beautiful peacocks that were free-roaming around the zoo. We were also able to see the sea lion feeding/training session. I thought it was a nice zoo to take a stroll in for around two hours. It does seem to cater to small children with many playing areas and the petting zoo. read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This zoo "is what it is", a small "pocket" zoo that charges only $8 admission. I thought the river otters and sea lions were pretty entertaining. I liked that in the tropical display were lizards and iguanas I see in my South Florida backyard, not to mention the free-roaming peacocks throughout the zoo which we have in abundance in our neighborhood. I would've liked to have seen some larger mammals on display. All in all, about what you'd expect for the low admission price. read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Feed a peacock, he'll be your friend - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small but Entertaining Zoo Its small but interesting, great sea lion exhibit and large petting zoo area. Seemed like a good spot for smaller children which is good because my child is small! They had several exhibits with smaller animals. read more

Who doesn't love the zoo? Things I did here: Fed a baby doll sheep (as cute as it sounds). Scolded an evil goat. Laughed at the monkeys. Kicked a squirrel.* Angered a cow, who then pooped in my general direction. And the main attraction: Watched the sea lions get fed. Make sure to push all the children out of the way so you can get a front-row seat. Although, half the fun is watching the cute kids getting such a kick out of the show. Makes me want one.** Sure, this isn't the biggest zoo I've ever been to...in fact it might be the smallest. But if you can't have a good time here, you probably don't have a soul. Sorry to be the one to break it to you. Also, it's only $8! Considering it's $15 to watch a piece of shit like Battleship in theaters (and $300 million to make it), that's a freaking steal for how fun this place is. ___________ *I didn't really mean to, he basically ran into my outstretched boot. **A sea lion, not a kid. Much easier to train. read more

It's good for a day out with the family . You can also hit up Botanical Gardens across the street; The Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza and the library all in one trip. A great addition to the neighborhood that I grew up in and it has definitely added more value to Crown Heights . read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love the layout of this zoo, the grounds are very clean and well kept. I went on a Tuesday so it was as if I had the whole zoo to myself lol. The zookeepers and staff were knowledgeable and courteous. I will definitely visit in the near future! read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Sea lions - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Man, the zoo really takes it out of you! Highlights were the sea lions, small monkeys, baboons, alpaca, black sheep, and as always the goats. For a small zoo, this place really packs a lot in! I really enjoyed the petting zoo area, and all of the primates were super interesting to watch, as was the sea lion show. Admission was cheap at around $8.00; I would definitely recommend visiting with kids or just if you want to do something different for an afternoon. Although it is nowhere near the size of the central park's zoo, it's much cheaper, and I was actually tired by the end of my visit. read more

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The Prospect Park Zoo is a hidden gem amongst zoos. It's small, very well organized and maintained by the WCS, which makes the zoo affiliated with the much larger Bronx Zoo, Queens Zoo and Central Park Zoo and the Coney Island Aquarium. What this zoo lacks in size though, it makes up for by housing some of the cutest critters around. Normally, with a zoo this size I can see everything in one hour or less but that was NOT to be the case for me here. I spent several hours photographing the various animals and when I am back in Brooklyn, I will pay the zoo some more visits and hopefully see some of the animals I missed. The highlight and big draw is the Red panda exhibit. There are four of them, and I'm not sure the place is big enough for 4, so I get to see them really close. You can certainly find one in the Wild Asia exhibit and monorail ride in the Bronx Zoo, but because the area is huge, you barely get a glimpse, not so at the Prospect Park Zoo. You get to see them climbing, pacing and looking cute. Red Pandas are usually solitary animals unless it is during mating season. I only wish they had a bigger exhibit built for them. (If only there was more room.) I can't even remember the last time I was here, but growing up I used to hear horror stories about how dangerous the zoo was. The last time I was here I was a child and zoos had bars and animals were in cages and this zoo in particular was dangerous not because of the animals but because it was crime ridden. My sister fled when she was a teenager, after other kids tried to rob her of her camera, so I have seriously avoided this place for a long, long time, but the advertising and draw of seeing a red panda brought me back and to my delight the zoo has been transformed to a really intimate place to see some of the animals such as Geoffrey's Marmoset, Golden Tamarinds, Mongoose, Prevost Squirrels and the Pallas Cat. I've never even heard of the Pallas Cat. It looks like a Lynx crossed between a domesticated Persian. Really gorgeous! The marmoset family was precious. The expressions and curiosity on their delicate faces as they watched me with tilted their heads wondering what my camera lens was. There were 2 babies at the time. They were tiny and so adorable. I even caught the sea lion feeding where trainers are not only giving sea lions their meal, but training them in the process. There are 2 females and one 1 year old pup. There are geckos, iguanas and bearded dragon as well as a tank of some really pretty salt water fish. The snow even fell and it made the zoo even prettier. Though I didn't get to see the Meerkats, Dingos and Baboons, the other animals kept me quite busy. The barn animals are also enclosed but you can feed them and there is a machine of pellets that is $.50. I had a disgruntled Jacobs four horned goat, that tried to buck me since I didn't have any feed. Thank goodness for the wooden fence, otherwise, I would be terrorized by an irate goat. There are also feed machines for the whistling swans, ducks and geese. There is a set of black swans, and so much wildlife to grasp. There's an aviary too. I did get to see a single otter but no prairie dog in sight. What is it about little red birds that seem to give me the perfect Kodak picture. I remember the one in the Bronx zoo that was curious about my camera. Well, I just love little red Cardinals, and I was able to capture one in all the winter splendor. (see my photo) If you like to photograph animals and like animals in general, this is a good place to go. The zoo is kid-friendly too. There are also some photo moments like the egg shells and turtle shells that you can climb into. Adult tickets are $8.00 and seniors are $6. At the time of my visit, the zoo gift shop was not open. Boo-hoo, I could not get my zoo magnet. If you have more feet power, then you can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden which is right across the street. read more

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Very fun, though small zoo that is (not surprisingly) contained in Prospect Park. The animal walk was fairly fun, and there were a lot of active animals, but one of the inside exhibits was shut down, and that was kind of disappointing, but a definite reason to return. read more

This is such an amazing small zoo. It is not overcrowded. They have some interesting animals (like dingo, red pandas, etc.), not too many though so you don't spend 3hrs in there which is mostly too much. I loved it that they have red pandas - now 2 parents and 2 cubs, which are the cutest animals in the world!! Not many zoos have them. The staff is very friendly and the enterance is also pretty cheap - 8$ for adults. read more

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The Prospect Park Zoo is perfect for kids. It's also perfect for adults like myself who enjoy/need hands-on experiences. The Zoo is small, as others have mentioned, but I wasn't bothered by the size because of the many various animals and activities that were available. Favorites: 1. Duck Pond (White-, rainbow-colored, crazy haired ducks and a black swan) - it was interesting to see different kinds of ducks, outside of the usual species that we see in lakes and ponds. For 50 cents, I had the opportunity to feed the ducks. 2. Feeding the sheep/cattle 3. Feeding the peacock that freely roam around the zoo My friend and I visited the zoo on a weekday, during midday, and the weather was a bit gloomy, so we didn't face any crowd. I'm sure if some group of students came for their field trip or if it was a weekend, the zoo would be an unpleasant experience. So finding an optimal time and day to go is best. read more

Prospect Park Zoo is a lot more manageable than the Bronx Zoo and because of the surroundings, its not as intimidating which made for a nice afternoon on a summer day. We didn't hit the discovery trail too hard, we just walked into the buildings and hit the Lefferts Historical House. The best part of the Zoo for me was the Farm. The sheep are awesome and they know! They know you have the pellets and they will get them from you at all costs...lol. Fun times. I definitely giggled like a child a few times. I think the zoo is one of those places where you regain your child like wonder, even if its temporarily. I recommend it! Feed the sheep! read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Sheep! - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was really impressed with the Prospect Park Zoo! It's definitely made for kids but I was alone and really enjoyed it. They have a nice variety of animals and interesting exhibits. I was there on a Tuesday pretty early in the day and while there were a few school groups, it wasn't super packed. There were also a lot of volunteers and employees in most of the areas to answer questions, which was great. If you can make it work, see the sea lion feeding. Even before it started the sea lions were goofing off and playing around but it was really fun to watch. I spent about an hour and a half in the zoo and for the $8 entrance fee, it was perfect. read more

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This zoo is small but that's perfect when you are looking for something to do leisurely. I've taken my kids many times before but most recently I went with my daughter for a class trip. The size of the zoo is perfect for the two hours we get to be there. From what I saw all but one exhibit was opened for you to explore. I like the interactive features throughout, cow milking, climbing around a "spider web", jumping on lily pad they are fun little things the kids enjoy. Of course the sea lions steal the show. My advice for families coming: look to get there after 12:30 during school days. There are so many classes there on trips, with many excited littles so it can get a little hectic and loud. Usually teachers need to be back at school by 1:30 and then you'll have the place to yourself. read more

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What a great zoo! Not to big not to small just the perfect size. Came here on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded at all which was really nice. My mom and I were able to see all the exhibits they had to offer and it was nice to not have to fight through a crowd to get a glimpse like at the Bronx Zoo. The real reason I wanted to come here is to see the new otter exhibit that they have there. It was AWESOME! Four adorable otters swimming in their little body of water and looking so happy. The staff at the zoo was really nice and friendly and you can tell that they really care about the animals. The zoo was extremely clean and had a great selection of animals to look at even though they are a small zoo. One of the coolest animals there was the Dingo which I have never seen, they are beautiful. I feel the main attraction at the zoo would have to be the sea lions. They are very friendly and love to put on a show for you. I can't wait to bring my friends back and show them what the prospect zoo has to offer! read more

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I came here for the first time with my boyfriend and was excited to see all the animals! Make sure to buy your tickets online beforehand because I don't think they do walk in purchases. The Saturday we went there was also a sign that said reservations were full. The tickets were $10 a person which wasn't bad! For COVID, the park was designed so that customers could only walk forward on one path to avoid crowding and prevent people from bumping into each other, which I appreciated. For the indoor exhibits, they also restricted the number of people inside. This meant the lines were a bit of a wait for the indoor exhibits. They had seals out in the open for people to see which was really cool! I'd definitely recommend this as a date idea with your friend or significant other! It is a smaller zoo but it was fun seeing all the animals and walking around the park. read more

This is another small but fun zoo! This zoo is also great for kids! We love this zoo! We had a great time there. This zoo is quite small but somehow we were able to spent about 3 hours there. This zoo is also very clean. The staff were pretty friendly. If you like animal, you'll definitely have a great time here like we did. The barn part is definitely interesting. You can see cow, goat, chicken, & more! It's only $8 to get in & it's definitely worth it! read more

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Small zoo. Good for kids. I'm sorry but I love monkeys and I wasn't very happy with their monkey selection, just look at the pictures lol. read more

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Sometimes I just go here alone. I feel like in my next life I may not live within walking distance of a zoo! I watch the sealions swim around and around and sometimes catch the 2PM feeding. I go check out the Red Pandas, the Porcupines, the Kangaroo, the owls, the turkey. Then I go watch the babboons for a while. Walk over to the barn and pet the cow, the two llaamas, the goats, the sheep. Look at the chickens. By now I'm exhaused so I go ride the carosel and then walk home. Beware, there is no cafeteria. Just a bunch of vending machines. But you can make those flat pennies. Also, the sheep-shearing is pretty fun. read more

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This is not the Zoo of my childhood ! All the fun is gone. No lions and tigers and bears. No monkeys. Couldn't believe they had an exhibit of Pigeons. Like I need to go to a zoo to see pigeons. I was very very disappointed. In this politically correct world, zoo's are no more. Too cruel they say. If you want to see cruel, visit the Aquarium at Coney Island. 2 huge sea turtles in a moldy small glass enclosed room. So filthy you can't see through the glass. Why can fish and sea mammals be in captivity at the aquarium and not at the zoo. Just my thoughts. Lol. read more

I live in the area and used to go to this zoo as a kid. I recently started going again after years and I've fallen in love with it. Keep in mind this is a very small zoo but that's the charm. It's only $8 (half the price of a movie ticket) and has 5 main attractions. 1. The sea lion court You get to see three sea lions swim around with multiple feeding shows through the day. They are awesome. Kids lose their minds seeing the sea lion shows. 2. The discovery trail A short walk with animals (prairie dogs, deer, crane, dingos, emus, porcupines, otters and the stars of the zoo, the red pandas) of the outdoors. There's a cool river with a bunch of ducks, turtles, geese and swan at the start you can feed with food from the 50 cents machine. Be sure to observe the red pandas as they are active and cute. I start my trip off with this, hit the other attractions, then do this again before I leave. I usually see something new the 2nd time around every time. 3. Animal Lifestyles Indoor exhibit, see a bunch of birds, monkeys, pallas cats and much more. The baboon exhibit is a hit where you can watch them outdoors behind a glass. They are very fun and active. 4. Animals In Art Another indoor exhibit with more monkeys, some turtles, fish, iguanas, frogs, snakes and many more animals. You can take your kid here with a few activities made for them involving arts and craft. 5. The barn You can feed sheep, goats and cows with the 50 cents machines and you can also pet them. Be sure to be with your young children as the goats sometimes bucks. There is zero danger but could scare a young child. There are also alpacas but I've never been able to feed them as they are often out. There are bathrooms and a small souvenir shop but the food options are limited in that there are only vending machines. There are a few food spots closeby like Wendys, Dunkin Donuts and Chesters if you're looking for a quick bite. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a 5 minute walk away and the Brooklyn Museum isn't far either so you can make a day out of it. In summary, it's a small fun zoo that is cheap and only takes an hour to 90 minutes to experience. Great for kids, couples or just looking to do something fun without a huge crowd (compared to the other zoos). Oh! And peacocks walk around the zoo freely but don't fret. They are harmless and NOT afraid of you at all. Keep in mind this is a smaller zoo without bears/tigers/lions/etc and you'll love it. read more

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What person does not like the zoo? Sure it is a small zoo, but I still enjoyed my time there. For $8 a ticket, I sure ain't complaining. On a Tuesday afternoon, I ain't surprised there wasn't a lot of people. Probably a lot more people on weekends. I think the best part about this zoo is the sea lions. When you walk in its the first thing you will see. You can watch the sea lions get fed and they put on a little show for you. Sea Lions are very talented and for some reason I thought they were super high. These sea lions were really active. I guess they really wanted to eat some fish. There was part of the zoo that I disliked because of the smell. There is a room for nocturnal animals like bats. That low lit room reeked, smelled bad. Man, do nocturnal animals smell that bad. I think the funniest moment at the zoo for me was seeing a baboon take a poop, but only to see another baboon sit on the poop. I was laughing. LoL!!! Here is an interesting fact about the baboons, the redder their butts are the more they are ready to mate with other baboons. Interesting. Haha!! Overall, I had good time and it was fun. FYI. I thought the sheep and dingo were pretty cute. read more

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Took our daughter in the fall to visit this zoo. Been a few years since we had visited. It's a nice, small zoo, with well kept exhibits. Perfect for a beautiful Saturday morning visit. We greatly appreciated the timed entries to keep the crowds down. For the most part, families had their masks on outdoors and had proper social distancing. Most importantly, the daughter had a great time looking at the exhibits, learning, and interacting. We will be back soon. read more

This is a tiny zoo you can get through in an hour! Unfortunately, the dogs weren't in when I went but they will be soon-I heard them barking nearby! There's a petting station, so pay your 50 cents to feed them. You'll see them jump up to reach you with their tiny legs. The kids section is also cute-go sit on lily pads (I've always wanted to!), go in the huge cracked egg (think Lady Gaga) and crawl into the "tunnels" to take pictures with the groundhogs (yes, they are real!). I liked how we could just walk around and no one was really watching/following us throughout all the stations. It's a cute, cozy zoo. read more

My niece is 8 and very inquisitive, she's easily intrigued and appreciates doing most things so our visit to the zoo was a blast. Although there was not a large variety of animals, there were cool indoor exhibits that had smaller animals with tons of information. While inside the exhibit, my niece sat at the learning center and chatted with the zoo educator, he was extremely engaging and supplied fun manipulates to help her learn. The zoo although small is inexpensive and a great place for younger children. read more

In my 3 years of living in Brooklyn, yesterday was the first time I've been to this zoo. It was great. My nephew and I explored the entire zoo and loved learning about the various animals. The staff was great especially the gentleman in the barn area. The admission price was reasonable. $13 (total) for 1 adult and 1 child ticket - Central Park Zoo would've been way more. The only thing that they need to improve on is their gift shop. It's so skimpy and not really decorated. Other than that I have no complaints. read more

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This is a really tiny zoo compared to The Bronx zoo plus it was sad to see some of the animals confined to such small spaces. The glass on the exhibits were really dirty and they hardly had any animals. They definitely should not charge ten dollars for such a small zoo but that's my opinion... read more

Went on Mother's Day with my two toddler children; and my girlfriend and her two kids. I mean come on -- Mother's Day and Mommy's don't get free admission, Strike 1. Don't blink or you will be outta that place, its very small, Strike 2. It's perfect for toddlers as they have short attention spans and get fixated on certain animals. The seals were enjoyable, but way too crowded, so try to arrive early with your small children, so they can get a front row spot. Having grown up in Fort Greene and this park being one of my childhood hotspots, I was none impressed. Not what I remembered. read more

It's only $8.00 to get into the Prospect Park Zoo, and even it's not as big as other zoos I've been to over the years, this is a pretty darn good deal. And it's well worth your money, as I discovered when going through all the exhibits. I went through the entire zoo in about 1-1/2 hours in July 2016, even though there were summer camps happening at the same time with all the kids out of school. I especially enjoyed the farm animals (pigs, goats, and cows) and you can actually feed them with food available for purchase from the nearby dispensers. There are also the sea lions in the center of the park along with reptiles and birds. read more

Easy layout Sea Lion feeding is short but worth the wait. Good amount of ramps for a baby carriage. read more

Prospect Park Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Depending on the time of day some animals are sleeping. You can do this in a hour or 2 hour max. The store is sub par at best. If you've been to the Bronx zoo, and come here thinking you'll get similar experience you will be sadly mistaken. I come here when I want to take a walk since I'm a member, and live in the area. It might be good for kids to keep them distracted, but there's one souvenir store, no beer like Bronx zoo and barely any food. Don't come here hungry. You could start here, and walk over to the botanical gardens which has more options. It's also larger space for kids to run around. The zoo does have a petting section, and area to wash hands off. read more

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A gem. Came here a lot last year when I was doing research. The staff and volunteers here are courteous and nice. This zoo is perfect for family with kids. Although the zoo is open 365 days (except when weather is REALLY bad), some animals are not out just like Rebecca L. said. However, it is for the better good of the animals as some of them might not "enjoy" severe or cold weather. Check out the hamadryas baboons when you're there. They are quite a character (sometimes you might witness some epic drama going on but usually they all get along). Also, the Children Zoo is too cute. My favorite inhabitant is Aggie the cow. read more

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I went to all 5 zoos in nyc, but here is least favorite zoo. I went couple times but I don't have any impression. Everything is in between... read more