Suggestions for Zoo near Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Richard R. • September 22, 2015Small zoo $8 admission. Wonderful for small children. Sea Lions feeding is a blast and the Discovery trail is a great little hike.

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ • December 30, 2019My favorite park in Brooklyn. You truly feel like you're in a different world when you visit Prospect Park. The bandshell, the zoo, the boathouse and so much more! Come here to distress, it's worth it

Ceylan S. • May 13, 2018It's very calm during the weekdays and a great place to entertain kids without much effort of your own :D

Peter V. • April 28, 2013More people have died at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (mostly due to ingesting poisonous plants) than at all of the New York City Zoos combined.

Rakan • September 4, 2019Definitely worth the visit with or without kids.. entry prices are acceptable, the zoo is well orginized and Overall, a great way to spend a couple of hours..enjoy 👍

Tonya M. • July 12, 2014The children's zoo is sweet , very interactive buildout but also very small. Takes about 30 min to see it all.

Estelle S. • October 10, 2022The entire zoo is great gor all ages Beautiful

Gerard • August 28, 2011Great family zoo. Known for the extensive reptile collection. I like the special events.

An X. • June 3, 2010One of the best zoos I've seen - well worth a visit. Visit on a cloudy day, and the animals will be super active. Try to see the polar bear in early afternoon.

Tess • July 20, 2021Bring quarters to get pellets to feed the animals in the petting zoo.

Deborah B. • August 16, 2017We had a wonderful day at the zoo! The whole park was beautiful and very enjoyable. I highly recommend going!

Debbie M. • March 24, 2018Wonderful store. Im glad they are not selling puppies anymore. The owners are eager to make their customers happy! They take good care of their animals which is important. I recommend them highly!

Nate F. • January 10, 2015toddler time class meets in the discovery center for play, songs, stories, and petting the animals before venturing out into the zoo

Nate F. • May 12, 2021secret mountain biking trails and jumps tucked away between the zoo and an enormous mulch heap

Aashish A. • March 21, 2016Upstate Nyc is impressive unlike busy annoying downtown crowds. Best place to visit early Summer's it has been amazing time and definitely likable by kids, great food,Great museum collections and zoo!

Rita L. • May 9, 2021Cute petting zoo! Bring quarters and a zip lock bag to hold the feeding snack!

D D. • March 6, 2017Quiet and friendly staff. Great healthy options for my dog!

Olivia F. • April 14, 2017The zoo keeper are very friendly and the animals are stunning. One of the reasons why I am pursuing my future occupation

Ali S. • July 22, 2012Great place to spend a few hours w/ kids. Lots of animals. It's clean. The staff is friendly. There is a train ride. Free pony ride. Snack, playgrounds. Good family fun. Highly recommend!

Kelly C. • March 10, 2013Come Visit The Queens Zoo Aviary. Queens Zoo is an 8 Acre Zoo Featuring North & South American Animals & An Awesome Petting Zoo - It Truly Is The Best Kept Secret Of Flushing Meadow Park

Bradlaugh H. • May 7, 2019Great little sanctuary zoo!

Lucia C. • July 20, 2013Holarious and we can relax and beat the Heat after a walk around

Angelique P. • May 16, 2019All of the cats were out and it was amazing to see.

Peter I. • August 15, 2015Want to visit the past & see how zoo animals were mistreated 100 years ago, then space farms is it. Horrible enclosures & poorly fed animals coupled with expensive entry ensure this for-profit's $$$

Angie J. • April 28, 2018The animals

Jacob S. • July 29, 2013The giraffes do not go up and down. They are to tall!

Nate F. • August 31, 2019a little zoo, geology trail, and history museum along the trail through bear mountain park. zoo features injured and orphaned animals rescued in the park including black bears, foxes, deer, and more.