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    Queens Zoo

    4.3 (226 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ginette P.

    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.

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    Troy L.

    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.

    Carmen L.

    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.

    Norman J.

    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.

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    Chong Yip M.

    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.

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    Cynthia L.

    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.

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    Melissa G.

    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.

    James I.

    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.

    Katherine D.

    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.

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    Amanda G.

    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.

    Peter L.

    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?

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    Jess L.

    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.

    Nancy H.

    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.

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    Much better for young children than the Bronx zoo and at 4:00 we caught the sea lion show which was fantastic!!

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    Bronx Zoo - Holiday Lights

    Bronx Zoo

    4.1(1.5k reviews)
    7.5 mi

    I've been holding back on this review because there's just so much to sayy- I don't know where to…read morestart. If you are debating whether a membership is worth it or investing on some tickets for the family, I say GO FOR IT! you really won't regret it I have a membership and it's been the greatest membership I've had thus far. I have the family zoo plus membership where three adults including yourself get in for free plus 4 children. You have the option to add another adult on the card- the purpose is so that person can go to the zoo with the card without you having to be there. The person whose name is on the card must be present. You are able to remove or add a person at anytime. For me it's more flexible and convenient to only have my name on it to not restrict the people I could take. The membership grants you access to the zoo for a full year, including the Central Park zoo, prospect zoo and queens. there's a membership that grants you access to the aquarium as well but is more expensive. Parking is not included in the membership but is available for an additional fee at the time of purchase with your membership or at any point during your membership. Every time I go to the zoo, regardless of the season we find parking so we don't need the parking at the zoo. You get a 10% discount at the gift shops and food spots. You get free access to jungle world, nature trek, the children's museum, Congo world, the big carousel, wild Asia monorail and the butterfly garden which you would normally have to pay an additional fee to get into besides your regular zoo admission ticket. You also get early access to new animal exhibits before the public does. And those are only some of the benefits that you get, you also get additional discounts for things that aren't covered by the membership such as the holiday lights show (25% off) I am delighted to say that I have never seen the bathroom at the zoo in bad conditions EVER. I don't know how they manage to keep it so clean, regardless of the large crowds. Overall, the zoo is always clean. The guests are respectful in the sense that there is never garbage on the floor. It is worth it to purchase a souvenir cup. You get free refills throughout the day and for any future visits. I've been using the same cup since last year with no issues. There are some areas where the refill is a $1 and others where it's free with that specific cup. If you are a member, remember to mention to the cashier that you are one so they can apply your member discount for your food and drinks, they often forget to ask if you are a member. The best recommendation I can make is to use the interactive map provided by the zoo, available on your phone. You share your location with the map, and tap on the animal you want to see and it will direct you to it live. It will look similar to your iPhone maps when you're walking without the audio. Trust me the interactive map will make things significantly easier and less aggravating. You can miss a lot of animalsthat are close by without the map, you would be walking in circles without it and end up note tired at the end. The signal over there is not great but the maps function work perfect for me. I recommend you wear walking sneakers because you will WALK a while lotttt. You also can't get in the nature trek without sneakers. You can bring in your own food and drinks to the zoo, there are designated areas to sit down and eat. An insulated book bag works wonders for me. There are strollers available for rent which you will absolutely need if you don't have your own. The zoo is very inclusive when it comes to people with disabilities which is great, they have alternative routes all over and tell you in advance if a particular route will lead to stairs, and if so there's alternative routes that are stairs free. There are also quiet areas and headphones available upon request. The most perfect time to go is right before spring, you will have the animals to yourself ! I discovered that solo dates to the zoo is the most majestic experience ever! You get to enjoy the zoo with no rush and it's even better without the crowds. The animals are also more relaxed and don't hide when there's less crowds. For the first time ever I got to see the tiger walk right next to the glass. Prior to the spring there will be exhibits closed for the winter but none that take away from the experience. The zoo is free on Wednesdays and so is the botanical garden which is close by. I went to the botanical garden for an hour to journal and spend time with god and proceeded to the zoo for the rest of my day and it made it 100x better to see that these beautiful animals are a gift to us form the lord 10/10 recommend

    In general I'll try to avoid visiting zoos due to ethical concerns, but I think the Bronx Zoo might…read morebe one of the more ethical ones out there. It is one of the few exceptions I allow. I've never once seen the entire zoo in one trip. I've been going there since I was five and wouldn't be surprised if there are parts I still haven't seen yet because it's so expansive. All my visits as an adult have all been with groups of children, and it's difficult corralling and motivate kids to keep moving in such a large zoo. I found it best to ask each kid what they want to see most and hit up those spots. Treat everything passed along the way as a bonus. These trips often include city kids. These kids are used to walking entire neighborhoods just to get to school or anywhere else, but the zoo still wears them out, so imagine suburbanites used to the car life on these trips. Those kids struggle. We've always left before even seeing half of what the zoo has to offer. If I didn't live in NY and wanted to really wanted kids to see the zoo more fully, I'd break it into a multi day trip rather than attempt it in one go. But kids are always happy with my abridged trips to just say hi to their favorites. I'm the one left wanting. I'll probably have to start going solo or with adults in order to really explore. I do think it will be possible to see everything in one trip with just adults. The zoo is just not little legs friendly. The Bronx Zoo is probably the most expensive zoo I've ever visited. If an exhibit is popular, anticipate pulling out some money to pay more to see it. That's ok for me if the money is used for good, but it's something to consider if on a budget. I wish they were more strict about not letting people bang on the glass in the primate exhibit. I leave the primates for last on trips because watching them makes me so sad. That sadness gets punctuated by bangs and taps on the glass by inconsiderate zoo goers.

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    New York Aquarium - Indoor playground

    New York Aquarium

    2.9(586 reviews)
    13.5 miConey Island

    We visited the New York Aquarium on Jun 26, 2025 as part of the Road Scholar's "American Mosaic -…read moreAn NYC Exploration" program. Tickets were provided by our tour group. Parking isn't free, or cheap. We didn't have to worry about that since we took the subway. We started at Glover's Reef and slowly moved through Conservation Hall. By "we", I meant me. There was a lot of people, and they kept walking into my shots. That meant waiting and more waiting, but it was worth it. From Conservation Hall, I exited to an outdoor area known as Sea Cliff. This area housed the otters, sea lions and penguins. More on Sea Cliff later. I approached the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! building, went in, and was immediately greeted by the wonderful underwater glass tunnel. This was easily the most impressive gallery in the aquarium. Multitudes of marine creatures were swimming over my head with every step I took. It was breathtaking. The rest of Ocean Wonders was all about sharks... mostly. There were rays, turtles and other fishes too. Next was the Spineless and PlayQuarium building. The Spineless gallery was not impressive, with the spider crabs and the octopus being the only standouts. No sturgeons. The collection of fishes wasn't as impressive as Ocean Wonders or Conservation Hall. We bypassed the PlayQuarium and into the gift shop. Last but not least, the sea lions. They were adorable. I took some videos but am unable to post them here. They can be found in my YouTube channel @1Somber. Look for "2025-1: American Mosaic - An NYC Exploration" playlist, and the "Day 5: Sea Lions" video. Thankfully, we didn't have to pay for our tickets. If we had, I would insist on visiting the 4-D Theater and the Aquatheater. But we did not due to lack of time. We were given less than 2 hours and the time was almost up when we were done with the main exhibits. The New York Aquarium is definitely comparable with the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. The visit was enjoyable. It's worth visiting one time.

    Visitor rating: 4/5 | Local rating: 3/5…read more As a visitor, I really enjoyed this aquarium! I hadn't been in years, and it was great to see all the updates and changes. During my visit, I saw jellyfish, sea lions, seals, otters, penguins, fish, and sharks. There's plenty to see both indoors and outdoors. The aquarium also does a sea lion show twice a day, and there's a new sea tunnel where sharks and other sea life swim all around you--it's really cool! After your visit, you can walk along the boardwalk and explore the nearby area. I rated it lower as a local (3/5) because if the exhibits don't change often, it can feel a bit repetitive and less worth the price. Overall, a fun visit--I'll definitely be back. Check out the aquarium today!

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    Green Meadows Farm

    Green Meadows Farm

    3.7(25 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    This is pretty far from my home but it was a pretty nice experience. This is located all the way…read moreout at Floyd Bennett Field so commute was forever from Williamsburg. It's a nice area for kids. Many animals to feed. They have goats, pigs, cows, and horses that you can feed. The only thing is the animal feed is $9 and you can a ball of lettuce. I did not bother buying the feed and ended up picking up some leftover lettuce leaves on the floor for the cows to eat. Unfortunately one of the cows bit my fingernail. Thankfully nothing was scarred. But it was painful. I did not realize they have those feeding sticks to use so you won't get bitten. Anyways, this place is very clean and comes with a working handwashing station with lots of water and soap for you to wash hands. They also have hand sanitizer all around the area. They highlight cleanliness really well in this park. There is a corn box truck that is really fun and my daughter loved it a lot. She was very busy in the corn box filled with corn kernels and trucks and buckets everywhere for kids to enjoy. Many kids were inside the corn box, which did not become an issue though. There was enough space for every kid to enjoy. Food was pretty good. I got hot dogs for $4 each, fries for $5, and a corn for $5. They gave a lot of fries and the corn was buttered. There was a lot of condiments they had out for to get. There are hay rides and pumpkins you can get. The only thing is the hay rides have time slots so you got to make sure you get there on time. Overall, it's a nice experience for kids to have fun. Pretty spacious and lots of different activities to try. There is this slide with a lot of rollers going down instead of your traditional steel slide and it hurt my butt like crazy. Just went down the slide only once. There is also pop and dance music to make the park more lively playing in the background. The bathrooms are porta potties and they're all situated in the back of the park. Too bad they do not have real restrooms.

    Small farm, great for field trips. My son's charter school had the entire place to them only which…read morewas fun. It's a good size for the time there and there was a lot to do. The bathrooms are outdoors but clean. I had 2 issues.... The first that they need to tell the schools to have parents sends kids with cash to feed the animals and for snacks. No one knew and many of us did not bring cash. The second was the puppet show they had was a lot of fun. However, there is a part of the show where the cow sprays milk at people. We thought it was fake milk and possibly water...until my son broke out in hives. He's allergic to dairy and that's when we found out it was skim milk. It would be smarter and safer to use water instead of actual milk. Dairy allergy is very common and everyone reacts differently. My son happens to be one that reacts severely.

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    Staten Island Zoo

    Staten Island Zoo

    3.8(98 reviews)
    16.1 miWest Brighton

    Lovely small zoo. I…read moreappreciate that it is appropriately-priced given its size. ($10 for adults and $6 children)...for reference the Bronx Zoo, which is MUCH bigger charges about $38 for adults and $28 for children. The main parking lot (free) is along Clove Road but there is also lots of free street parking along Broadway, if you are coming from that direction. There is also an entrance gate on Broadway for easy access. It was fairly empty on a Sunday late morning. There are a few animals to see along the outside area but the large indoor area is where most of the animals are. The zoo is well-maintained. There is a small cafe and gift shop. Again...both are reasonably priced...$3 for bottled drinks, $3 popcorn, $3 hot dogs, $6.50 hamburger...much cheaper than the average NYC venue/attraction prices. All staff we encountered (the gate, gift shop and cafe) were very nice. Although it was nice, due to its size, don't plan on spending more than an hour or two there...work in some other nearby attractions/eateries to complete the day.

    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.

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    Queens Zoo - zoos - Updated May 2026

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