We love the Queens Zoo. It's a cute zoo with a nice variety of animals. It sits in a part of Corona Park with a cool vibe. It's very kid friendly and their petting zoo is also great. It's not an all day affair like the Bronx Zoo, but you will still have an awesome time. read more

Small but amazing zoo!! It's definitely not as huge as the Bronx Zoo, but don't underestimate this zoo! You could easily spend the day here and not get bored. Plenty to see here. And the best part is, you won't get stressed out trying to maneuver your way through the zoo. Very clean and well kept Zoo! read more

A true find. Although small, this zoo is well managed and easy to visit: there's just one main path to follow. Prices are kept reasonable and all areas appear clean and well taken care of. The sea lions feedings are a lot of fun and there are options to get food (although I did not eat here). I went with my 8-year old daughter and we had a great time. read more

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This is such a go to in the summer. Easy to get to and there's parking. It is also affordable and there are food options. Museum/zoo food is usually pretty eh. There are also a lot of bees/wasps that have made some of the animal showcases their hive. They also have teens doing cute things like making buttons or teaching kids once in a while. Great place. read more

Queens Zoo - Mountain lion - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

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This is a family favorite. Use your cool culture pass to get in for free! The Queens Zoo is small compared to the one in the Bronx but it's perfect go as the only adult with your kids. It doesn't feel overwhelming and you get to see a lot of animals. The staff have stations throughout the zoo to do interactive activities with the kids. FYI the Aviary is a very steep learning all up and down. I had my stroller wagon with two kids and got a very intense leg workout pushing them in there. There is a food truck by the sea lions and tables to eat. We brought our own food and drinks. Afterwards we headed across the way to the petting zoo area. It is very small and smelly. To feed the animal it's $0.50 per vending machine. It only takes quarters however you can get change at the entrance booth. read more

Lord knows the last time I stepped foot in this zoo? This is one of those little places u forget it's around. Random day hubby & I decide to come check it out .. prices are very reasonable. Once inside u go about your own pace, they do have quite a few variety of animals to see. Main attraction seems to still be the Seal's which are so cute to watch. For what it is this zoo serves its purpose nice to check out. read more

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i'm not a zoologist or anything, but something isn't right here. I've been to many zoos and seen what badly treated animals look like in those zoos. First of all, there were some animals missing from the enclosures so that was disappointing. But then when we were encountering animals that were made for heat like a south american bear, they looked like they were PANTING from dehydration. there was no sign of a running stream in there for them and they were dizzily walking around. The enclosure with the seals also seemed very small, and by the look of other reviews, certified people think the same thing. yes there's water of course but at most it's like five feet deep which is NOT okay. With the other animals, they clearly looked tired. the only thing good was the half working water sink in the bathroom. The whole place was dystopian and eerie. Use your money at a different zoo in nyc. read more

The Zoo that is near the New York Hall of Science. So you can stop by Hall of Science before or after you visit to the zoo if you have time. This was my first time at the Queens Zoo. It is definitely larger than the Central Park Zoo. They have two sides one where you can see the typical soon animals if they come out (e.g. when I went the black bear was hiding) and the other side had animals you could feed and pet. Overall, a pretty good zoo to spend 1 hour walking around especially if you have kids. read more

Queens Zoo - Food truck price as of 5/26/2025 - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

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Came on Saturday afternoon with my son. I purchased the tickets online for a specific time, however, you had up to 1hr to enter after the scheduled time. For example: purchased 1pm ticket and needed to be there by 2pm. Parking was free however can get busy. I'd recommend arriving ahead of time to find parking at the park. Getting to the zoo main entrance twas a bit difficult to get to as well. Inside the zoo was clean. There was a food truck which only sold chicken tenders and hotdog. Zoo was small but is entertaining. Overall I would return. read more

Near the hall of science. You can basically spend a whole day at this area since it includes a zoo. You pay for your ticket at the entrance and you are on your own self tour. There are signs and it's big circle so you won't get lost. There is also another side to the zoo where you can feed the animals at 25 cents for the food. A lot of active animals running around on that end because they are hungry for food. Also a side note cannot bring the scooters inside the zoo, strollers are allowed. Do not know the reason why scooters are not allowed. This was the downside part as kids can get tired walking a long pathway. There is also an eating area inside the zoo and food for purchase. Animals like bears and foxes are hiding. There is also a seal show. Overall good experience if you never been to the zoo. read more

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Cute local zoo that my kids frequently go to. The petting zoo is across the main zoo. Bring a little baggie and some quarters to get some of the animal feeds. They have some alpacas, goats, sheep and pigs. There's not much food inside besides a food truck so I recommend bringing a few snacks on you or eat after the zoo. But it's a good way to kill 2 hours with your kids. read more

My 3 yr old son had the time of his life . Me and my wife took him to the queens zoo, here at flushing meadow park. This was his first time to this particular zoo. He enjoyed the petting zoo so much. From the lamas, to the horses even the little goats .he made a few friends with most of them. We both feed quite a few of them. He didn't want to leave, but once we went to the amusement park side. My little guy lost it, from the carousels horses to the fast roller-coaster. I have to admit the roller-coaster had me a little bit shook up.but for him he laughed the whole time. I thought after that he would be done, so got on the leap frog, a bungee type ride .He was a pro, he didn't cry or anything. He just laughed and couldn't stop smiling. We also enjoyed the little tea cup ride that goes in circles when you spin the middle of it. All the rides were fun for all of us, we made alot of memories to last us a lifetime on this 4th of July. I would definitely recommend the queens zoo, not only because queens is my favorite borough. But because me and family genuinely had a fun time here on the 4th of July. read more

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Great and fun zoo. There is a lot to see but it can go fast if you speed run it. The animals look happy and healthy. The bird exhibits is probably my favorite. There are so many free flying everywhere. There is also a petting zoo. 4 quarters get you a lot of food. You can feed goats. They have cows and llamas as well. Definitely will come back. read more

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Cute and the perfect local zoo for Queens! My family has the Wildlife Conservation membership for the year and we are visiting all the zoos in New York City! This is the perfect, small local zoo for young kids. Queens Zoo is located in Corona Park. It is a lot smaller than other zoos in NYC but it is perfect size for local parents with babies and toddlers. There are two parts of the zoo, one is the petting zoo where you can meet animal friends such as the alpaca, sheep, goat, rabbit, and cattle. You can purchase little kibbles and feed the animals. My toddler loves the petting zoo and it always makes her extra happy when she gets to feed the animals. The second part is the actual zoo with the Aviary exhibit to see birds, Bison field, Lynx forest, and our personal favorite the brown bear cave. Overall, we spend about 2-3 hours each time we come just to take a walk and run our toddler's energy out before her afternoon nap time. There is parking at the zoos that comes with the membership with additional cost but there is also plenty of street parking that is closer to the zoo entrance. read more

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I appreciate the simplicity and ease of navigating this zoo. It is one large loop with little paths detouring you to each animal exhibit and then directing you back to the main path. There's no back-tracking or wondering if you accidentally skipped something. If you are really taking everything in, you could spend a solid 90 minutes here. But 45-hour is plenty of time to allocate. The main attraction is the sea lion feeding which happens multiple times/day, but sadly they were doing some work on the tank and did not hold any feedings the day I visited. The sea lions were also displeased since they were barking the whole time I was there! The walkways and exhibits are pretty well shaded which keeps the humans and animals cool. Aside from the sea lions, every animal was able to be seen even if they were snoozing. The cafe has some pre-made snacks, but limited selection so I passed. The second part of the zoo is a farm of domestic animals - goats, horses, cows, etc. Some were able to be fed. The aviary was my favorite part of the zoo. The geodesic dome is a hold over from the World's Fair of 1964 and it only serves to keep the birds in while allowing in all the natural light and weather elements of being outdoors. There is a combination of waterfowl and other species plus the trees were all in bloom for spring. At $10/adult this is an attraction to package in to a visit to Flushing/Corona Park. read more

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Love this zoo. So beautiful & peaceful. The children's part is a lot of fun. You can feed goats & sheep. This is a perfect place for some family fun. Staff is always friendly. Highly recommend Queens Zoo for your next family outing. read more

Queens Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

Good learning experience lots of fun easy to get to and park. Covering from sun is not great

I visited the Queens Zoo for the first time in forever, and it's a lot less busy on the weekend than I remember it being. Upon entering, it was confusing how to check in with online tickets, since there was a ticket booth but no one checking tickets at the entrance. My boyfriend asked some zookeepers walking by a question about some animals, and they were friendly and informative. If you want a laid back short zoo visit without a crowd, this is the spot. read more

This zoo is soo beautiful and small but so fun to see the animals. We got free tickets from the staff as they were giving them out at the NYSCI next door to celebrate the re-opening of museum. They gave a free ticket for each of my family members. We went after we visited the museum and we gpt there a little before they started to feed the sea lions. We got there just in time and it was nice seeing them get feed and do little tricks like wave to the crowd and jumps in the water. We were also able to view many parakeet and parrot type birds. Which i adore as i have 4 little parakeets of my own and seeing the family of them was so nice. It was such a nice day to walk around and see all the animals. The staff members were also very nice and helpful in my getting around. read more

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We had an awesome time at the Queens Zoo for our family Sunday funday homeschool field trip. Hubbs got tickets online with no issue. They sell a limited number every day so if tickets are not available it's because they sold all they have for the day. He also donated a little extra and scored us some animal print cloth masks which were cute. Finding the entrance was a little difficult. We visited the area before when we went to NYSCI which nearby. Initially we drove past everything trying to find the zoo, ended up doubling back and asking someone in the parking lot at the science museum. We were told to park in the museum lot and walk but it seemed kind of far so we spoke with our cuzzie, who visited recently with his family, and he told us to park on the street where we saw people enjoying themselves in the park. We lucked out and got parking on the street right at the park entrance. There is a parking lot there also but we didn't try to look in there. Bringing our stroller was no issue as the park entrance has a pretty cool ramp built into the stairs. We walked down the main path and it was easy to see where the zoo was located. Their tickets are for timed entry and ours were for 11 AM. They give you an hour grace period and we joked that it was likely due to the difficulty locating their entrance for first time visitors. There was no line to enter the park. We just showed our online receipt, received our free animal masks and entered the park. This is a small zoo but they really do well to make your experience a good one. It is very interactive. There are quest stations all over the park, where staff members educate visitors and offer some games to play. Our tiny tot sorted recyclables, matched prints and pics to animals, matched birds to their calls and learned about ocean plastic pollution. We even joined in on the fun. We were able to see the see lion feeding and learn about sea lions. We were also able to see a lot of the animals pretty up close, like in the aviary and the mountain lion enclosure. They have a gift shop and concessions area as well. They have a nice sized bathroom that I went to twice during our visit, and did not have to wait for a stall either time. We walked the entire zoo at our leisure and it took about two hours because we stopped everywhere and did a lot of the quests. It was perfect, timewise. We even stopped by Migration Park where our tot was able to ayin a small playground with slides, money bars and plenty of things to climb all over. After the zoo we went to their farm across the way, where we were able to feed goats, sheep, llamas and ducks. Entry is included in the zoo price so that was a plus. They also have a bathroom on site and a place to wash your hands after getting slobbered on. Before heading home we stopped at Fantasy Forest Amusement Park and bought ten tickets. In my opinion, that's enough for two parents and one kid. We went on the carousel and they only charged one ticket for one parent and child. Most of the rides were one ticket with the exception of the Frog Hopper, where we had to use two. Our tot was fearless and was eager to try every ride. I was in awe by her and happy that she jumped in with both feet. We would definitely come back here We had a great day together, spending time with each other and learning for fun. read more

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Cute little zoo. Got to see Andean bears, eagles, pumas, sea lions, egrets, ducks, pudu. It wasn't too crowded on. Saturday. The farm exhibit was pretty nice with goats, horses, pigs, roosters, and llamas which you can feed. read more

We visited this cute little zoo to break the monotony of food crawling in NY. It may not have any pandas or elephants but it has alligators, mountain lions and ferocious goats in the petting zoo. The sea lion feeding session was def the highlight. Getting there from Flushings was a pain. The express subway does not stop there, even the local train skipped the station (111 St), we ended up getting off instead at mets Willets station & walked 25 min to get there. The zoo is small & you can easily finish the tour in 90 min. We went inside the Aviary (large cage) to check out the birds. Other animals such as the bear, the coyote & bald eagle were in hiding, from human or from the heat. The sea lion feeding session (11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm) was fun albeit lasting less than 10 min. All 3 of the sea lions can do simple tricks under the encouragement of the zoo keepers and endless supplies of treats. Make sure to bring plenty of quarters to buy pellets and feed the animals in the petting zoo. 50 cents only get you a tiny handful of pellets. Some of the lambs/goats/sheep can be quite aggressive. Our fav was a white baby llama, or was it an alpaca? read more

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Sure, it's not the Bronx Zoo, but it is a good zoo and activity to do with kids. The parking lot closest to the zoo isn't particularly big - and honestly isn't even that close - so be prepared to use a stroller if your kid isn't the strongest walker yet. The walk through the park to the zoo was also surprisingly full of litter. But once you get to the zoo, things feel different. Starting with the petting zoo was a good choice for my family. It's actually quite a substantial petting zoo area, with a few different "exhibits" in a big loop. You can buy food along the way. (Bring quarters if you can; or the teller at the front can exchange some cash for quarters.) Then there's a larger loop with the rest of the exhibits. There are some shady parts, but most of it is not shaded. There is a playground along the path as well as many places to sit. There's definitely a flow that is recommended, though we walked the wrong direction. Nonetheless, it didn't feel crowded and was a great excursion for us with small kids. read more

Queens Zoo - Masking rules (as of August 2021) - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

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Adding my last review this year! finishing up 2020 with a 5 star review to the Queens Zoo! Can't believe it was my first time visiting the zoo after living here for so long! It's a cool zoo! :) pretty fun to walk around and not crowded. They have a petting section on the left side when you walk in, it was surprisingly fun! Bring some quarters with you so you can get the feeding thingy for the animals! It takes 2 quarters to spin the dispenser, bring some empty ziplock bags so you don't have to hold it all in your hands. Great for families especially with young kids. Good for a few hours out if you are looking for a place to go that's outdoor in the area! Definitely a cool spot to check out! You can also bring food/lunch and eat it here, they have some tables around where you can sit and eat. Probably a better idea when the weather is nicer and warmer. I was lucky enough to see most of the animals out, got a cool shot of the sea lion jumping into the water and of a bear climbing down from the tree. Saying goodbye to 2020 and happy 2021! Wishing everyone a great new year ahead! read more

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Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Nice, smaller zoo with lots to see. There's also a petting zoo for younger children to enjoy. Staff was friendly, and almost all the animals were out. Would definitely recommend visiting!! read more

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We started with the petting zoo area first they have good amount and variety for our toddlers to interact with them. Just carry coins for their food. It was not cold as February is used to but it was cloudy in our visit. They have animal that can tolerate winter weather outside so don't expect to see tropical animal just saying. We found a bear in our visit yey! Parking between museum and zoo. We loved the sea lions show at 4 PM. This zoo is small and good for the little ones. read more

Queens Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

On the smaller end compared to other zoos in the city, but very clean and well-maintained. The sea lion feeding was one of the highlights, and the aviary was also an awesome experience. The petting zoo/farm portion of the zoo was also incredible. read more

I got corporate tickets and decided to go for a gander. I never knew there was a queens zoo here and in the middle of flushing meadows park! I started at the petting zoo side and had a lot of fun feeding the animals. There was a variety of animals like goats, lambs, alpacas, horse, cow, etc.. you can buy food out of a food dispenser for 50 cents and there are also washing hands station. You can probably spend like 45 mins on this side. I think this was the best part for me. Moving on the the actual zoo side, this was a little underwhelming. Although a nice surprise in the middle of queens, the zoo was tiny compared to the other boroughs' zoos. A lot of animals were in hiding so you might not be able to see much for example in the aviary, I maybe saw like two birds at max. You can probably walk the whole thing in like 1 hour. There were few crowds in some areas but for the most part it was enough space to social distance. read more

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Of all the zoos in the WCS system, this is the most accessible (Once you get in that is - it is a hefty walk from the #7 train). There is a meandering path that takes you past all of the major exhibits. Standouts include the alligator pond, the bald eagles and, of course the giant aviary. The gardening is so lush that it almost doubles as a botanical garden. The aviary is a hub of constant activity, but the birds are relaxed enough that the photographer has a chance to take easy closeups that betray something of the personality of each animal. If you go over the bridge too fast, you may miss the coyote half hidden in the grass. The staff is friendly and helpful. Sometimes the seals just go through repetitive swims around the tank, and minutes later they are putting on a full show for the visitors. It is all great fun and worth the effort to get here. read more

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Cool Petting zoo fun not too large easy to walk good for any age Cool Petting zoo fun not too large easy to walk good for any age Cool Petting zoo fun not too large easy to walk good for any age read more

We went on an August Thur 11 am. Free parking lot is only half full. Zoo is located inside corona park. It's only 5 min walk from the parking lot. Admission includes traditional zoo ( a circular route ) and a petting zoo. The traditional zoo has bear, alligator, bird dome, puma, ducks/ swans/turtles, owl, sea Lion and a small playground etc. Sea Lion has 3 feeding time: 11:15, 2 and 4 pm. The petting zoo side has hog, goats, chicken, sheep and bunnies. Animal food vending ( 2 quarters) machines are readily available. Plenty of shades. Zoo is small and it can be finished in 2 hours. No formal cafe. They sell some cold sandwiches/ drinks/ice cream at the gift shop. Hot food is only provided from one food truck parked outside the gift shop. Free outdoor seating available. Food taste is not excellent but acceptable. Kids enjoy the chicken tenders with chips ($12.49) nevertheless. Friendly staff. 5-6 education centers ( On a push cart) spread out the park for kids to answer animal questions or play animal related activities. You get a stamp on your hand when you finish. Outside the zoo entrance is a small theme park. You buy tickets for the ride. Nearby is Lemon ice king of Corona ( 2 min drive). Good quality ice but not cheap. See my review on that. Perfect for hot weather after zoo visit. Recommend: Definitely will return to zoo especially we have membership. Surprised to see parking was so available today. Place is clean and no stinky smell. One star taken off for mosquitoes. We all got plenty of bites. It wasn't crowded today at all except a few school groups seen which can be a bit loud. Tips: bug spray, caps, sunscreen, quarters. Small zip locks to hold animal food pallets. read more

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A fun and affordable experience! Tickets are about $10/adult and less for others. Best to buy tickets online in advance for a smooth entry experience! The zoo itself is split into two parts--one is the petting section (my favorite), and the other is the observation section. It's fairly small and would probably take a max of 4 hours to go around and even eat while being there, although that may vary if you have kids. I went with my parents and no kids, but it's a great visit for families with kids! The observation section course loops around and has an easy walking path with educational carts with staff attending them. There's a couple of times for the sea lion feeding attraction, which is very cute and educational (less than 10m). A lot of the animals were resting during my visit, but it was pleasant to just see them at ease nonetheless! The food options inside are somewhat limiting, but they do have a food truck. The zoo's shop is also an option if you want to buy something to eat/drink, along with souvenirs. There are a good amount of outdoor benches by the shop where you can rest and have some food (you can bring your own food). There are restrooms available in both sections of the zoo. The petting/feeding section (sheep's, goats, llamas, rabbits, and more) is also fairly small, but my favorite part. You do have to show your ticket again/exit the other section to wnter the petting portion of the zoom. There's a basin section where you can wash your hands after you go in. You can exchange bills for quarters or bring quarters to purchase food for the animals. Each handful is 50c (2 quarters) and most of the animals are all pretty friendly (though not all of them may want to be touched too much, so please respect them!) The Queens Zoo is a fun way to spend half a day, especially when the weather is cool and it's not too croqded. You can still enjoy the Flushing Meadow Corona park afterward, too! read more

Cute calm place. Definitely had a memorable time here. The crowd volume was about 20% of Bronx Zoo but that made it great. The animals looked Alive and were all there and happy. Bronx zoo animals looked dead and depressed. You can feed animals like goats and sheep in a section next to the Zoo. Make sure to bring a plastic bag or box to put the animal food in and make sure to bring quarters. It is 50 cents per spin. About 3 dollars would be enough to feed as much as you want. read more

Queens Zoo - Rabbit - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

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Love having a zoo in our borough. It isn't as big as the other zoos, but, nevertheless it's always a good time. They have a nice variety of animals to see. It is full of families and the kids seem to enjoy the different species. There is also an amusement park of sorts. It is small, but, perfect for the kids. It is a long wait to get on a ride. So be prepared and dress accordingly. Our little one enjoyed herself! We will go back next year. read more

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Excellent place for a toddler and for those in a stroller ! Holy cow is this a wonderful little Zoo. From the petting zoo area to the zoo area the grounds are well kept. The layout is easy and fun. The exhibits are laid out well and have great vantage points to view the animals. read more

After living in NY all my life I have to admit I'm slightly embarrassed to have never known about Queens having a zoo until watching The Zoo show. Since then I've been curious and finally got the chance to go today. As many of the reviews state, this is no Bronx zoo but it's great to kill an hour or two and see some animals. For $9.95/adult there's really not much to complain about. The zoo is pretty much one big loop with a trail to follow so you can't really miss any of the exhibits. All of the animals were pretty active and visible. While there aren't any real exciting animals like Tigers, Elephants, Giraffes, etc. there are plenty of other types that you may not normally see at other zoos. Overall this was a good zoo and a nice way to kill a few hours. The petting zoo, bird atrium, & sea lion feeding show are all must-sees. The zoo was kept very clean, and all of the staff were very friendly. There was some garbage in some of the exhibits which was depressing just because it was a reminder of how much people can suck, but other than that I definitely recommend checking it out :) Tips: -Currently there's a bunch of construction so the normal entrance isn't there. Parking on the street was the best option because there appeared to be no lot due to the work being done. Online it says to enter between 49th & 50th but the easiest way was to walk down the path right before the science hall. -Bring quarters for food at petting zoo & ducks at regular part. -Sea Lion feedings at 11:15, 2:00, & 4:00 -Hours listed say closing is at 4:30 but that's for winter. Zoo is open until 5:00 during summer months. read more

Queens Zoo - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

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Athough the Queens Zoo is a somewhat provincially-sized zoo, it has some wonderful animals. For one thing, the price is commensurate with value. The tickets are fairly priced at $10 per adult. Not a bad way to spend an hour or two viewing flora and fauna in our NYC backyard. Easily navigable in a ring shape, the zoo has some unusual animals that I believe not even the Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo offer. For example, they have a puma, pudu (world's smallest deer), peccaries (pig-like animal), and Andean black bears. In addition, they have sea lions, elk, bald eagles, owls, and lots of ducks. There is an aviary, though it sits unfortunately next to the noisy highway. Across from the main zoo is a petting zoo with the typical set of barnyard and farm animals. The zoo is also located right next to the Queens Night Market. Thus, combining the zoo with a visit to the night market was a great way to spend an afternoon and evening in Corona. read more

Queens Zoo - Pudu, the world's smallest deer - Zoos Near Me - Corona, New York

Decent zoo for the price. I enjoyed there is two sides one with caged animal exhibits and the other is a feeding/petting zoo (bring quarters, hand sanitizer and gloves/ziplock bags for your hands). I say decent for the price because there isn't much too this zoo. In my opinion it's small with very limited animals. I am a zoo member and get perks but this zoo doesn't have any. read more

Came here on a rainy Sunday so we pretty much had the whole zoo to ourselves. There's not much to it, took us about 1 hr 15 min for the zoo and half an hour for the domestic animals section, but I love that this zoo is kind of more interactive than the others. You can buy some food pellets to feed the birds in the pond in the zoo as well as the animals in the domestic zoo. The animals are so cute and playful! read more

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What an awesome spot so close to home! Just back from spending the day there with my little one and cannot believe we haven't been here before. Reserve tickets online and your time slot to enter is the whole hour which is greatly appreciated trying to leave the house on time with a toddler. We had between 3 pm and 4 pm to arrive, found parking no problem in the lot and no line to get in. Staff is very nice and Covid precautions well enforced, as well as sanitizer stations everywhere. Animals were all out, not too crowded and you could probably view the whole park in about an hour. Gift shop not too expensive, we can't wait to go back. Much better for young children than the Bronx zoo and at 4:00 we caught the sea lion show which was fantastic!! Very nice family day out! read more

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