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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Doug MurphyApril 2, 2013A wonderful bargain. Nice and compact. Plenty to do for an hour or two, especially for little kids. Get there to see the seal lion feeding. No matter what, don't miss it.
Daniel McDonoughApril 21, 2015Order tickets on your phone and skip the line for the same price. The sea lions are hilarious. Also def see the big headed turtle. Just hatched 5 babies for the 1st time ever at a zoo!
Jenn AllenApril 15, 2016Small fun zoo. Discovery trail is fun. Bring quarters for feeding kiosks. Catch sea lion feeding. Last show is at 4pm. Zoo closes at 5.
- even in the middle of winter, there are a few freshwater bubble pools in the duck pond where the zoo's duck collection will gather to feed
If you have small children whom would find the Bronx Zoo too big to walk, then this is the zoo for you. You can view everything in under two hours which includes the sea lion feeding.
Colin DuRantOctober 7, 2017Aging zoo—it’s fun for a quick hour detour and price is right, but some of the animals seem straight up sad.
Perfect kid friendly place. My toddler loves to feed the barnyard animals and watch the sea lions play. The frogs and the fish are also a big hit.
Luis LopezNovember 22, 2014Nice small zoo, clean and very green at one point i forgot that i was in NY. Great for families and kids
Markus TarjamoJanuary 18, 2016Be sure to check out the sea lions! Definitely one of the best zoos in the city!- in the cold of winter, the baboons may huddle out of sight, but the frozen waterfall is still pretty
- Gabriel HayesMarch 13, 2016The zoo is very reasonably priced. Great entertainment for kids without breaking the bank. The gift store is fairly priced as well.
- Richard RevillaSeptember 22, 2015Small zoo $8 admission. Wonderful for small children. Sea Lions feeding is a blast and the Discovery trail is a great little hike.
imbookinOctober 13, 2011Sipping cocktails amongst baboons? We’re all about it! In the heart of BK, to boot! Host your event in the Sea Lion Garden (Discovery Trail included, if you're in the mood to bump into a kangaroo)- National Wildlife FederationApril 21, 2011Part of the Wildlife Conservation Society, this zoo is a hidden treasure of Brooklyn. Visit the fruit bats, otters and catch a sea lion feeding!
Kira RochaJanuary 2, 2018Small and cute zoo. Reminds me of Central Park zoo. We went in freezing weather but non the less enjoyed a lot
maxNovember 8, 2022tickets are fairly priced. not a lot of marquee animals but it’s a fine zoo. can get through everything in 30-45 minutes.- Gabriel HayesMarch 13, 2016The sea lion feedings are at 1130am, 2pm & 4pm. Definitely catch one of these when at the zoo.
Oliver BouchardOctober 4, 2015This is a wonderful little zoo. Don't miss feeding the lovely animals at The Barn!- Chrissy O'TooleAugust 20, 2013Super cute zoo, you can visit everything at a leisurely pace under 2 hours including a sea lion show!
- Gabriel HayesMarch 13, 2016This is a great zoo for younger children, particularly compared to other zoos in NYC.
- Toddler Time series gives kids age 2-3 a chance to meet a variety of the zoo's animals. Caregiver participation is required. Read more
- the wild cat is almost never out, so seeing it prowling about is a treat
Jeremy WilcoxFebruary 23, 2016This is a small, but well-managed, zoo... mostly aimed at kids. Adults will want to stick to the Bronx Zoo.
It's more of a children's zoo than an extensive zoo like the Bronx zoo. Go with that in mind...- this handsome fellow is an amazon milk tree frog, so named for his nervous milky secretions
Robin FullerFebruary 20, 2011Bring a flashy piece of jewelry. You'd be amazed how interactive some animals become if you dangle something shiny next to the glass, and it gives them something new to do.
Design*SpongeMarch 28, 2011Try to avoid the cobra that's apparently loose and go check out the adorable family of meerkats. Great spot if you're visiting with kids and need a few hours of entertainment.
There's a diaper changing table in the bathroom. If you come on a weekday in the summer, be prepared for legions of camp kids.
ImSo_BrooklynSeptember 10, 2014Great for kids! Wish they had more exotic animals. But it's awesome for tourist!
Marie ClemessyJune 25, 2016Afternoon walk in the shade of the park watching the red pandas. The farm is cool too.
Tracey NDecember 26, 2011In dec- they have gifts for the animsls to unwrap. Try to catch one of em! Also go into the tunnel to see the pairie dogs close up
Go at the top of the day to see the Pallas Cat in action!
- baby changing table on the far wall of the mens bathroom
HISTORYMay 21, 2010This 12 acre zoo opened on July 3, 1935 as a part of a larger revitalization program of city parks, playgrounds and zoos. The zoo presents three themed exhibition venues.
AdamDecember 30, 2015Zoos are important for education and conservation, but they need to be realistic. Don't keep animals from hot climates, in cold ones. Tiny indoor enclosures aren't ok either.- if meerkats are being sleepy or boring, check out the mongooses instead
Anthony RalloJuly 14, 2012Get there at 10am on weekends and you'll get easy street parking and no crowds.
Ari NagelFebruary 17, 2012Dingoes from australia are coming to the zoo in April 2012, they will be next to the kangaroo habitat
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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.
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- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
(718) 399-7339
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- 8.2
"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
"just snacks and ice cream here. closest real food is probably bluestone cafe by the lefrak center"
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