Small yet adorable zoo in the Central Park!!! Interesting collection of birds, seals, penguins and…read morefew other small mammals. 3 adult bears!!! Of note is the seal show that took place and attracted a large crowd. While not comparable to larger zoos - it is awesome for what it is!!!

Walk into Central Park Zoo and you'll forget that you're in NYC. Yeah, it's all a zoo anyway, but…read morereally, this place is a much more peaceful zoo. These days, admission is about $17-$23 depending on your age. Reasonable, especially since it's not a huge zoo. I get in free because I have the WCS Family Membership. If you enjoy the Bronx Zoo and think you'll stop by here once or twice a year, the membership will easily pay for itself. You'll probably spend about an hour and a half here. You can spend longer if you catch one of the scheduled shows or experiences--I remember seeing a seasonal 4D show here. They also have restrooms and a small café. Right in the middle of the zoo is the seal exhibit. If you time it right, you can catch feeding time for the seals or the penguins. Secret tip: If you have no money, sit on the bench just outside the zoo and you can still watch the seals swimming around. Don't even bother with a map here. With the seals in the middle, just walk around them and you'll naturally see everything else. Complete the semicircle and you're done. If you have little ones and they're still eager for more, there's also the Tisch Children's Zoo just a short walk away. It's an easy addition to your day and has some great animals and hands-on exhibits for younger kids. It's a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours in Central Park and one of my favorite little zoos to visit.

This is a huge, sprawling zoo with lots of great exhibits and active animals to see…read more They have several parking lots, so it may be helpful to look at a map in advance and choose the one that's most convenient for you. They use dynamic pricing for tickets. We went on a Saturday around 1pm and tickets were $50 for each adult and parking was $22 per car. Some of the exhibits also have an added charge. So if you don't have a membership, it can add up very quickly. You'll do a ton of walking, so definitely wear comfortable shoes. Most of the paths are paved and it's super stroller friendly. Much of the park is organized by geography. We saw tigers, snow leopards, bison, giraffes, komodo dragons, swans, and a ton more. Though it was busy, the exhibits felt pretty accessible and it was easy to catch a view of the animals without a long wait. They have a few concession areas throughout, but options are pretty limited so I'd eat elsewhere. There's also a carousel, monorail, and shuttle. There's a nice view of the Bronx River on one side with a waterfall. Great for families and kids. You can see everything in one day, but it definitely requires several hours.

This review is actually for the Bronx Zoo's Wildlife Conservation Society Summer Camp Program! My…read moreniece has been going to this camp for a few summers now, and she LOVES it!! My niece has always said she wants to be a Veterinarian when she grows up. So this Bronx Zoo Camp is perfect for her! This summer camp allows campers to explore the 265-acre zoo, and learn about animals and nature. She gets first-hand experience, up close and personal. How Awesome is that?!?! It's such an enjoyable, engaging, fun, and great learning experience! I asked my niece what her fave part of this camp is, and she said she love is ALL, and can't name just a few fave activities. Geez....Am I aged out of this camp?!?! I wanna go!!! Hahaha Camp Features & Details: Daily Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (drop-off program)...you have to arrive by 8:30am. Ages/Grades: Programs span various age groups from early childhood up to middle/high school. Activities: Up-close animal encounters, guided zoo exhibit tours, hands-on science, and conservation games. Camp Pricing (it ain't cheap! lol): $300 members / $325 regular (Toddler Camp) $700 members / $775 regular (5-day camp) $1215 members / $1350 regular (2-week program) Warning: Available spots fill up FAST!! So make sure you register early. Your kid's life will be forever-changed!

We're at Turtle Back Zoo pretty often and have really enjoyed seeing the continued updates and…read moreimprovements. It's clear there's a real effort to keep making the zoo better and give members a reason to keep coming back, and we definitely appreciate that. Essex Farm is probably our favorite part. Our son absolutely loves feeding the goats, and it's become one of those little traditions we look forward to every visit. We're hoping they'll get some new goats soon! We definitely miss Princess Duckie and Pocket, who were always favorites of ours. We really appreciate everything Turtle Back does to keep improving the experience. It's a great place for families, and we're happy to be members and keep coming back!

Besides visiting the Turtle Back Zoo a bunch as a child, I only returned a few years ago for their…read morewinter light show and again recently for an afternoon stroll through the park. For a zoo in suburban New Jersey, this one was truly impressive and would surpass most expectations. They had a wide range of creatures across various species and even interactive opportunities, like feeding lettuce to giraffes and riding on a carousel. Their train ride only went through a small part of the animal park, but also took you by a neighboring lake, which was beautiful and part of the larger, surrounding South Mountain Recreation Complex. It was clearly a favorite with children and adults alike, as acted a reprieve from navigating the zoo on foot, which could be exhausting in warmer months (lots of hills and little shade) and brutal in cooler months. There were various food carts and a very nice restaurant on-site, though we did not try any of them. Their membership passes were an affordable option for parents that planned on frequent visits, and the parking was free, so there certainly were economical ways to visit. I would recommend the Turtle Back Zoo for a fun and engaging way to spend a family-friendly afternoon. Watching the monkeys swinging about in their habitat was a particularly amusing highlight.

A true find. Although small, this zoo is well managed and easy to visit: there's just one main path…read moreto 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.

Small but amazing zoo!! It's definitely not as huge as the Bronx Zoo, but don't underestimate this…read morezoo! 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!

My daughter and I visited this zoo this past Wednesday with friends. It took us about an hour to…read moreget the zoo via subway. The zoo was fun and was toddler friendly. They have monkeys, baboons, sand cats, fennec foxes, bats, an aviary, a barn (with sheep, Zebu, Llama, bunnies), emu, peacocks, sea lions and more. It was our first time there and it was nice. I would love to visit again to see the monkeys and watch the peacocks roaming around. Lastly, WCS members get discounts on merchandise. That's awesome!

This zoo feels dated. While it's nice to see animals and get a break from all humanity that is New…read moreYork City, this zoo is absolutely small one out of the four WCS zoos in the city (oddly Staten Island has its own zoo) - maybe similar to the Central Park one. I do appreciate each borough having its own zoo but this one feels like an afterthought almost compared to the others. You can spend up to an hour here and see everything. However I do think, due to its size, it is appropriate that they focus on small mammals, reptiles, and birds. But even then, the viewing spaces for 98% of the animals do feel tight. Makes me feel bad for those that call this zoo home. I'll still come back, only because it's one of the few respites from city life and it's close to me which is why it got two stars from me. But if you're visiting the city, there's better zoos out there, especially in the Bronx.

Brought my toddler to White Post Farms and he had a blast. It's a pretty big farm with a lot of…read moreactivities to keep them entertained. Take advantage for free admissions for 15 months and younger kids. Some of the fun activities is feeding the giraffe, goats, monkeys, birds, koi fishes. There's a kid playground, kid show and bubble foam party after. They have a train ride, pony ride which of course it's additional cost. It's a farm so expect it to smell like one.

Went to White Post Farms on Labor Day as they were running a special - $10 off each ticket. If you…read moreare going to buy tickets in person, be aware there is a cash discount so definitely take advantage of that. The online tickets are more expensive however you must buy them online if you have a coupon code. I went here when my daughter was 1 and now at 2. When they are 15 months and younger, they are free. Strollers - the first time I went with my single stroller and this time navigated with my double stroller. Easy to use either. Some families had wagons which is also great for this environment. if you are interested in feeding the animals (sheep, goat, cows, zebra), make sure you bring quarters. There is a change machine or you can elect for a higher package that includes a pony and train ride. Animals - you can feed the giraffe with one free carrot per person. The two giraffes are either indoors or outdoors. - there are sheep, goats, cows, pigs, monkeys, birds, a zebra, ostrich, cattle and turtles and fish. Playgrounds - there is a playground with sand as the base and also another one with little rocks/pebbles. There are also mini houses that is like a village. Many photo opportunities! When we went there were free hayrides. you just park your stroller and the hay ride goes in a circle. There was also a free Dino exhibit and a comedy show. I feel that this time there were alot more options. of course on your way our you have to get a pie! the food court and desserts are pricey. We love White Post farms. we just wish it was a bit more affordable or had a membership!

Wow what a beautiful place to take the family. This zoo is very well hidden and was near empty when…read morewe visited. You would never know it's there unless you purposely look for it. Free entry but pay to park certain times of the year.

Pros: 1) Great add-on activity pre/post-hike…read more 2) Lots of cute animals that are pretty close-up. 3) Low cost for admission (it's donation based) 4) You can see the staff feeding the animals, if you time it right. Cons: 1) Quite a few of the animal enclosures were closed. 2) The amenities in the zoo and museum look so dated. (Some don't even work) My wife and I gave our donation upon arrival. However, I noticed many, many, many people walk right past the donation box without even care in the world. I get it, money is tight nowadays. However, if we want these sites to look nice we really should pitch in. Just leave a dollar per person, and it will add up. I really enjoyed my time there, and the workers were really friendly. Pro tip: 1) Don't take your pets into the zoo. We saw a lot of these people. 2) Don't blast music on your bluetooth speaker while walking in the park. That's why we invented headphones, papi.

It was my first time visiting this aquarium with my family. They have private parking for customers…read morewhich was great. They have so many exhibits it's hard to see in one day with a toddler. I can't wait to visit again and take time to see everything. Next to come in the morning. I just wish the souvenirs weren't so expensive.

I haven't been to the New York Aquarium in over 20 years (damn, that made me feel realllyyy old)! I…read moreremember coming as a kid and always loved it there. It seemed like such a huge place. Back then, they had dolphins, beluga whales and it was so cool (but also pretty sad, now as an adult thinking back). Today, the aquarium is pretty underwhelming. It's definitely a lot smaller than what I remembered, and there seemed to be a lot of empty exhibits (as of May 2026). The coolest new addition was probably the shark exhibit, which is a tunnel tank, so you'll see sharks swimming above you. We got there right after it had opened at 10, so not too many people were there yet. By the time we finished the sea lion show (started at 11), it was starting to get crowded. Luckily after that, we only had one more exhibit to visit + the gift shop, so we quickly finished up and got out of there. Parking is $18 for up to 3 hours but I heard there may be street parking nearby, if you're lucky. I did get free tickets, but I would have been mad if I had to pay $32.95 per person for this. I would say to go if you can get discounted tickets somehow but if not, I don't think it's worth it, and you're better off just spending the day at the boardwalk.

I dislike leaving vague reviews but when workers are not courteous toward a small child for a paid…read moreservice despite there still being time before said service closes, it can leave a bad taste in anyone's mouth. Also, at one point the girl with the short hair was yelling at me telling me not to feed the ponies. Perhaps that why she acted the way she did toward me in the end. Let me set the record straight. I had no food, neither did my 2 year old. It was the family standing next to us, but she was looking directly as us while yelling. Make it make sense. :)

The staff was super helpful and knowledgeable, which was a bright spot. The rest of the visit was…read moretough to watch. The leopard enclosure was small, offered no stimulation. The leopard was pacing back and forth constantly, in distress. A staff member said it's been doing this for over 8 years. The Sonoran Desert exhibit had the same issue: a roadrunner crammed in with armadillos, the bearded lizard and a tortoise, pacing endlessly. These animals deserve better living conditions. I hope the zoo can SERIOUSLY revisit enclosure sizes and enrichment programs. The staff clearly cares & I wouldn't mind paying 3-4x the price of admission to see that.

Beautiful smaller side zoo. Highlights of this zoo for me are the Andean Bears, Giant Anteaters and…read morethe beautiful rare solid black Amur Leopard. Clean exhibits. Nice dining options. Downfall was that part of the zoo doesn't open until 1030 so if you go early like we did, you might not get to see it all. For photographers, a lot of the exhibits are fences. Some have glass areas but the glass was quite dirty on most.

Annual pass is used to fullest extent over the summer with my toddler, we have probably taken him…read more1x a week every week of the summer. Puppet shows, carousel rides (although not included) and other shows how can you go wrong! This place is a gem!