Address: | 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA |
Phone: | +1 718-399-7339 |
Site: | prospectparkzoo.com |
Rating: | 4.2 |
Working: | 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5:30PM 10AM–5:30PM |
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Leo O
The main court yard with the sea lions is really nice. A much more grandiose view/entrance than the Queens zoo. I think overall the Queens Zoo is better but the sea lion show is much better than the Queens one. They actually have a commentator. I guess you could say that the sea lion is their main attraction. The zoo is just really really small but how can you blame them when theres so many zoos in the same city. The discovery trail is okay. Not a lot of animals and theres too much fencing (not as good for photography). The Queens Zoo doesnt have a lot of fencing at all. The souvenir shop is dismal. I think my kitchen is bigger than the gift shop. Not much to look at or buy. The "cafeteria" area is just vending machines. I guess its too expensive to have a real grill there. They do have a kosher vending machine. One good thing is that theres TONS of AC in all the little buildings surrounding the main courtyard. You can see all sorts of animals and critters, but the dirtiness of the glass affects the quality of your photos. The "Barn" area (or petting zoo) is small too. The Queens Zoo is much bigger but I feel like the animals here are more attentive and interact more with the humans. One interesting display is that the children can learn how to milk cows. They have 3 wooden cows filled with water and they have stools for kids to sit to pretend to milk the cow. The only reason Id come back here is for the Red Panda. The panda was hiding and I didnt get any photos of him/her. The dingo here is pretty neat. Not as shy as some other animals. Parking on Flatbush Ave is free. Just have to walk quite a bit to the entrance.
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Albert Wong
Finally! After 6 years of living in Park Slope I had the opportunity to visit this zoo for free during the Summer (thanks to having a NYC ID, normally $8 for adults). As soon as I walked in (Childrens Corner Entrance), I immediately fell in love with the metal work. The first few were a bit tricky to identify, but as soon as you get it youll be hooked. The discovery trail is simply the best and I felt like a complete kid again as I managed to squeeze myself into a turtle shell at 200lb and crawled my way into a hole to hang with fellow Prarie Dogs. Favorite animal was the Red Panda for sure - afterall, its like their calling card throughout their NYC advertisements. River Otter doing laps was also pretty cute. After discovery trail, the zoo becomes less interesting. Aside from the Baboon exhibit, the other spaces seem simply smaller, especially the aviary as it felt crowded with one or two (types) too many birds. The barn isnt too impressive if youre an adult - the fake cow milking didnt feel very genuine afterall. It is a small zoo, but its not too crowded with people and the sea lion feeding is a real treat. You can tell from the animal caretakers that they take care of the animals as best they could in assuring their health and happiness.
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Jose R. Lopez
Very nice but small zoo for a day visit, get ready for a walking day. My dad use to bring us here as kids, Ive took my kids as well. This was very different zoo back then from when my dad took us. Its been updated nowadays. If your into family time spent in an outing, then this is for you. Plus you also have the Brooklyn Botanical Garden across the street to also enjoy, if you want to continue your family outing. Its a bit expensive, thats why i gave it four stars. So learn to save like I have. Buy your yearly membership pass that best fits your needs. Its also good for Bronx zoo, Central Park zoo and NY Aquarium. So four places to visit in a year time. Parking is free for Bronx zoo and NY Aquarium. Plus I pack up lunch/sandwiches, snakes, fruits and drinks; head back to the car for lunch time to eat. Thats just another way to save money. You also get 10% off on shops and food purchases with your membership pass.
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Jonathan Barnes
This is a really nice, small zoo. Its great for kids because its not so daunting as the Bronx zoo and it has many activities in addition to the animals. A little smaller than the Central Park Zoo (which is also fantastic for kids), the Prospect Park Zoo is a place that you could spend an hour running through, or a few hours, doing all that there is to be done. There are crafts by the meerkats, a feeding zoo, some structures for the kids to play on, peacocks (or peahens, not sure) which are ubiquitous to all of the zoos here, and plenty more. I highly recommend anyone getting a WCS membership because having this place available whenever is great for those days off from school since it is right on the park, and next to the Botanic Garden and Prospect Park Carousel.
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Ari Nagel
Its just the right size for a zoo, it takes an hour or so to get through it and it was perfect. I especially enjoyed the kangaroos and the baboons. The petting zoo is nice too, u can buy food for .50 or just rip leaves off the trees, the animals will eat that too, just dont let the zoo keeper see you. the membership is a good value too, it allows free access at 4 zoos and the aquarium all over nyc.
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Traci Cappiello
This zoo is perfect for small kids and big kids alike. Not exactly the place to spend an entire day, but if you get there early enough, you can do the entire zoo in a three hours without crowds. Make sure you check out the sea lion feeding schedule and my personal favorite, the gopher holes. Sure, adults may be a bit big to be squeezing in there but you wont want to miss out on that photo opp.
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Marie Frei
Its a small zoo with enough to keep your family busy for a morning or afternoon. I was disappointed by the zoos cafe and store, so I was glad I had packed a lunch. The baboon exhibit, barnyard, and the outdoor aviary are definitely highlights. In summertime youll run into a fair amount of camp groups. A nice place to combine with a visit to Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
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Craig Corbeels
A small, decent zoo if youre in the area. For $8 its not bad. Not a huge amount of animals, and they dont have some that you may expect to see like big cats, bears, etc. They have a petting / feeding area with farm animals, which is nice. I think it would be a good zoo to visit if you have children with you, otherwise Id probably skip it and head to a bigger zoo in the area.
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Carly Somers
Great experience! I dont know why it says people spend up to 30 minutes here, because I was there for an hour and a half! Nice variety of animals with fun activities like sea lion feedings and a barn where you can feed sheep, goats and cows. For a smaller zoo it has a lot to offer and I would absolutely recommend! Cute animals seem happy and the staff are knowledgeable.
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Sarah Leibowitz
A really adorable place! Its affordable and quaint but filled with enough to last you a few hours. Animals are not kept in cages but penned off areas where they can still roam. Alot of the exhibits felt interactive so its fun for children (or your inner child)! Definitely a fun place for a date, or to bring kids! Didnt feel too crowded, granted I came on a nice fall day.