Prospect Park Zoo
Zoo
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
"Visit the fruit bats, otters and catch a sea lion feeding!"(19 Tips)
"The best exhibits are the sea lions and the baboons."(6 Tips)
"Sea Lions feeding is a blast and the Discovery trail"(4 Tips)
"leisurely pace under 2 hours including a sea lion show!"(4 Tips)
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JUNE 4: Samba with the Sea Lions! 12-2:30pm. Check in and give us a shout with #samba to score a travel mug while supplies last.
Ari NagelFebruary 17, 2012Dingoes from australia are coming to the zoo in April 2012, they will be next to the kangaroo habitat
This place is the best hidden gem! So many cute babies!
marc niolaMay 24, 2010Little know fact I picked-up from History Channel, George Washington evaded the British army at night in the fog through Prospect Park to Manhattan.
- if meerkats are being sleepy or boring, check out the mongooses instead
- stand below the center of the dome for some hot echo action
The New York Daily NewsDecember 8, 2010PHOTO: A bird's-eye view of the Prospect Park Zoo under construction in June of 1935, at the link! Read more
Daniela DamoiseauxApril 21, 2011Ridiculous! You have to pay the full entrance fee and half of the park is closed. And don't use the vending machines. Half of them don't work. I've had it here.
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Home to more than 100 species, kids and adults alike will be amazed by close-up views of some of the wild’s most unusual animals.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
(718) 399-7339
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- 7.9
"It's very calm during the weekdays and a great place to entertain kids without much effort of your own :D"
Ceylan Sahin Eker 
"toddler time class meets in the discovery center for play, songs, stories, and petting the animals before venturing out into the zoo"
Nate Folkert
"Has a few tables and chairs inside. Very expansive."
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Natalie V - 9.1
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Nelson Bishop - 9.6
"Cool park for all ages. Plenty of seating for adults."
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Dan Betz - 9.4
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Gabriel Hayes - 8.0
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