Prospect Park Zoo

Wow! What a hidden gem! My husband and I went on a cold Saturday and had an amazing time. I loved all the exhibits-especially the ones inside the buildings! They have lots of amazing types of reptiles and monkeys and it was so cool to learn more about them. For me seeing the red pandas out and about was great! The staff there was super nice and helpful, and you can’t beat $9 to visit. I will say it is smaller and I would not enjoy going on a very busy day, but I will for sure be back. It was great to feed the barn animals as well, the we’re very friendly!

Prospect Park Zoo feels like a quiet little getaway right in Brooklyn. It’s small and easy to explore, and I like that it doesn’t feel overwhelming like some of the bigger zoos do you can actually enjoy the animals without rushing or dealing with big crowds. A couple of hours here is more than enough, which makes it perfect for a chill afternoon walk, a date, or a family visit. The animals are really the highlight. The sea lions are always fun to watch, especially during feeding when they get loud and playful. The red pandas are adorable, the monkeys keep things lively, and the turtles all stacked up on logs by the pond are such a peaceful sight. I even spotted a peacock casually walking around like it owned the place. They also have alpacas and sheep in the feeding farm area, which is a cute, interactive part of the zoo ,kids love it, but honestly, I did too. What makes this zoo special is how calm it feels. It’s clean, well-kept, and has a slower pace that’s hard to find in New York. You can actually stop and watch the animals without feeling rushed. There are indoor sections, outdoor trails, and the feeding farm all spaced out in a way that makes it feel cozy rather than cramped. They’ve also been adding new animals, like baby baboons and tiny pudu deer, which makes me want to come back again. It’s not a huge zoo, but that’s really the charm it’s simple, relaxing, and feels like a little pocket of nature tucked right inside the city.

I was already taking a walk in the park and thought to check out the zoo. The tickets are only $10 and you can use Apple Pay to get in. The zoo was so amazing! I’ve lived in Brooklyn all my life and haven’t been there before but wow. It was so cool and much mire than I expected. Looking forward to coming again!

We had a pleasant day at the Prospect Park Zoo with the kids (ages 6, 9, 12, and 14). The petting zoo was definitely a hit with the younger ones. The older ones found other cool animals that they loved seeing. It was easy to get to. There was free parking right in front of the zoo.

Most of all we enjoyed observing baboons and monkeys, also would like to admit that the barn is a great place to show your little ones real sheep and goats and you can feed them as well which is fun and new experience

Lovely place for little ones and their families! Clean, with clear signage, very stroller friendly, kind workers on top of everything and bonus: the setting for Thanksgiving photo shoots were AMAZING!

Clean and very toddler-friendly. We loved the sea lion show, the petting zoo, and the petting zoo performance. While it doesn’t have big animals like lions, tigers, bears, or elephants, it’s very budget-friendly, offers nice picnic spots, and is perfect for little ones.

Not just for locals! If you enjoy the open air and a very friendly dog atmosphere this place is for you. We stopped at a public bathroom near the dog beach and it was very clean and well kept. Also, in the same building there was a small coffee shop with some decent drinks to enjoy while walking around. Very fun place to enjoy the weather and watch all the dog shenanigans happening around you.

I went to the Prospect Park Zoo with my friend and our two four-year-old sons after a Saturday picnic, also in Prospect Park. As it turns out, the park is enormous, and by the time we got there, it was almost time for me to leave. Even so, I'm happy we made it. My kid and I enjoyed ourselves before I had to yank him cruelly away, with nothing to console him but the promise of a long train ride back to Manhattan. The zoo is apparently small, and ticket prices were moderate, about $10 for adults and $7 for kids. We only saw a fraction of it, but I felt we got reasonable value. We started our visit with a carousel ride, which cost extra but was totally worthwhile. I did think it was funny that the best animals we saw were the California sea lions, whose cousins we encounter regularly on zoo and aquarium outings at home. The sea lion set-up was particularly good here, with several of them swimming around a large fountain near the zoo's entrance. I also appreciated the loose peacocks, who absolutely delighted the children. Otherwise, we only had time to dip into an indoor room with various reptiles and amphibians behind glass. I was very proud of my son for leaving after that, as even I would've liked to see one or two more cute animals. This was a hectic outing, but we had a great time. I hope to come back to the Prospect Park Zoo. We'll say hi to our sea lion friends and meet the other inhabitants.

First time visiting Prospect ParkZoo. It's on the smaller side but still nice, and well worth visiting.. It's clean and well kept. There's also a petting zoo for kids. You can pretty much see the whole zoo in about 2 hours . Tickets cost $10. for adults and $7. for children.. You can see the Red pandas, sea lions, baboons, emu, dingos and others along with the petting zoo.. Petting zoo is really nice for young children.. Definitely worth visiting..

Small zoo. There are lots of potential space for more animals exhibit. We didn't see any sea Lion at the exhibits for some reason. May be we got there late at 4 pm? ( zoo closes at 5:30 pm). Petting zoo ( they called it the barn) is cute. Feeding machine dispenser takes two quarters for 8-10 pallets. One changing machine on site. Place is clean. Good place to spend 2-3 hours.

Stopped by on 3pm on Memorial Day weekend! Got tickets online and tried to watch the seal show at 3:30 but it finished so fast we never got to catch it! Weird considering online it says it's supposed to be 15 minutes, and yet it was less than 5. This is my 5th time coming to this zoo, and that was the shortest seal show I've ever heard of. That said, the park itself is beautiful to walk around with your significant other or family. The sculptures, fauna and animals make it worth it. The barn and red pandas were my favorite part of the entire zoo. You get to feed certain animals but the line to get change is insane. There used to be more animals too? Kinda miss seeing so many birds in the aviary, today it was disturbingly silent... For any annoyed by children, this is not your place. There are so many kids, so that means groups of families and strollers everywhere! Having to walk behind groups of moms and kids, so patience is required! Plus a lot of the kids tend to try to bother/chase the peacocks and pull their tails. Kinda annoying to witness but hey, they're kids right? Overall, clearly this isn't the last time I'm gonna come back for this zoo, it's a staple in Brooklyn and so close other places like the Brooklyn museum and botanical garden. Highly recommend!

One of the things that stood out to me was how clean and clear the exhibits were to see. Super simple to navigate around the zoo as well. Saw a lot of animals I have never seen before. Highly recommend. I have been to Queens Zoo, Manhattan Central Park Zoo , and Bronx zoo ....Brooklyn Prospect Park Zoo was my favorite zoo overall. I liked how chill it was. Bronx zoo is way too chaotic in my opinion with too much going on and too many people.

A pretty nice and small zoo is in Prospect Park that's good for those not wanting to spend lots of time looking around and is a good place to bring a family. It doesn't have any wow type of exhibits but it does have lots of animals for considering how small it can feel. You can see everything within a couple hours. Fairly priced admission. This is a good value compared to other attractions around here. It has a convenient location on the east side of Prospect Park near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lots of ways to get here. The main entrance is located on Flatbush Avenue at the large staircase. Admission is pretty fair. They have special exhibits you can pay extra for too. It's about $9 for adults. That's much cheaper than the New York Aquarium and the Bronx Zoo. Among the main attractions are the sea lions. These guys have a big pool. It's in the center. There's also small buildings that are homes of baboons, monkeys, and reptiles. Check out the barn. There's barnyard animals like chickens, cows, and goats. It seems much of this is geared toward children. That's okay, there's plenty for everyone to enjoy here. Has very few food choices. Only vending machines. There's many good places to eat in the area so before coming here go eat something.

As far as zoos, this is on the small size and geared more towards young children. Nevertheless, the zoo is very well maintained, it's clean, and it's fun to visit. Apart from the roaming peacocks who just strut around, the California sea lions are just beautiful to watch, and the baboons are probably the stars of the zoo. There is a barn and garden that features sheep, juliana pigs, alpaca, and goats, and you can buy food pellets to feed all the animals. Other interesting outdoor animals you can find along the discovery trail include river otters, emus, red pandas, and porcupines[1]. There is also an aviary with some beautiful wild birds. In the Hall of Animals indoor exhibition there are some incredibly colorful poison dart frogs, mongoose, fish from the Amazon river, iguanas, turtles, marmosets, tamarins, toucans, and many more. If you are a parent of a young child in Brooklyn, this is one of the few places that are open on a Monday. This place helped me quite a few times when daycare was closed on a Monday: great way to spend a couple of hours with your child, who is sure to love this zoo. The zoo helped out a lot also during the pandemic, when daycare was closed. But anyone can have fun and relax, here. My wife an I had one of our first dates here, now many years ago. One extra star because I happened to find myself at the Prospect Park Zoo on Saturday, November 7 2020, the day Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 US Presidential elections. From inside the zoo we started hearing cars honking; like, A LOT of cars honking. While we were wondering what was going on, we started receiving the news on our phones. As we left the zoo and walked North along Flatbush Ave., we were greeted by a spontaneous celebration of hundreds of people on Grand Army Plaza. Nice memories. I love Brooklyn. ---------------- [1] For some reason porcupines smell really bad. Like BO on steroids.

True, it's small, but the admission ticket is very reasonable. I'm not a zoo lover, but it's a decent place to show wildlife to your kids. The red panda and the baboons were my favorites. The barn gives your children the chance to pet and feed some domestic animals.

Came here for the first time as a 32 year old with my wife and 2 year old. This zoo is the perfect size for a baby/toddler compared to the Bronx Zoo which is so large and requires a lot more walking. You'll be done with all the exhibits here in 2 hours or so. Many things to keep your child attentive especially those roaming peacocks. Don't forget to bring quarters for the animal feeding stations. The only thing missing here is food options but you can always bring in your own lunch. Plus street parking is available (tip: you can park on Flatbush across from the zoo starting at 10am).

Well this zoo made me sad. The enclosures were small, the animals were pacing, and the employees we encountered looked less than excited to be there. Someone give this zoo some more money and space please.

My first time at this Zoo ever. It's too bad I had waited all this time to check this Zoo out. One of the entrances is closed currently or at least it was recently. It might have opened up by now because of restrictions being lifted. There is a lot to do and see here. There were three indoor buildings you could go into and there were multiple animals inside each building. Also sea lions that are outside. Usually there is a feeding schedule but it's suspended until restrictions are lifted. I went with my niece and she loved it as well which is also good enough for me. Definitely be back and great way to spend a couple of hours.

Small, but really nice small zoo We enjoyed our visit here on a quiet Sunday afternoon. We've been to plenty of zoos over the years, but as for a small zoo - this was one of the better ones we've visited. The featured exhibit is their sea lions, but we enjoyed the red panda (he/she was napping, but still cute) and the tamarin monkeys. They have 2 sets - both of which were fun to observe for a while. For the $9.95 fee per person, we thought it was a decent value. They do require vaccination proof to enjoy the inside exhibits, although they permit entry just without access to the indoor parts of the zoo.

I remembered coming to this park once. That time was back in my elementary school years when I attended the YMCA summer camp. The zoo is quite small similiar to the Corona Park Zoo.

Small zoo even smaller now with COVID as some of the exhibits were closed. During COVID they are very good with social distancing. They have floor markers, direction signs for one-way traffic and limit the number of people in the indoor exhibits. The price is very reasonable and appropriate for what is currently being offered. ($10 for adults and $7 for kids) This would be good if you are in or near Prospect Park to kill about an hour or two. Lots of street parking along Flatbush Avenue (even though street cleaning is alternate side - Mon/Thurs, Tues/Fri - it is from 8:30 - 9 AM so you could easily find spots after 9.) All staff were very helpful and kind. I would love to return once the other exhibits open back up.

As part of our membership in the New York Zoological Society, we made the goal of visiting every zoo in the system. This was the last one we had not seen, and it is a complete gem. Not terribly close to the Atlantic Avenue LIRR station, but an easy bus ride. We knew that it was in a very compact space, but it feels distinctly bigger than the Central Park Zoo, and there was plenty of elbow room as we went through the various sections. The long path includes a stream with otters, a red panda, and a very people friendly peacock. The main building has a generous selection of monkeys. The next building has a striking exhibit of nocturnal animals. At the time of our visit, there was a display of life sized dinosaur models, and the grounds were well maintained, giving me my first look at spring foliage. The barn area out back had a herd of very friendly goats, and the seal pond in the front courtyard reminds you that seals are natural showmen. Because of its relatively compact size, you can manage a visit in two hours or so without completely wearing out your legs. In between, there are lots of treats for animal lovers.

My kids are 2 and 5 at this time. Prospect zoo is a perfect little zoo for this age. The size of the park and exhibits are just right. You don't feel overwhelmed and the kids enjoy themselves. I brought a small blanket to sit on the lawn for lunch- we brought our own lunch too! I don't think I saw any food stands at this time. There is snacks such as popcorn and ice cream at the store but nothing more than that. There are peacocks wandering freely around so this was very entertaining for the kids. There are areas where you can feed the goats and ducks so be sure you have some quarters To buy pellets.

The zoo is always a treat to visit. Wheelchair and stroller accessible, pricey gift shop though. ... Decent sea lion feedings every couple of hours. Nice petting zoo, and the baboon exhibit is a lot of fun to watch.

Prospect Park Zoo is a good small zoo, perfect to fill about 2-3 hours and very small kid friendly. The sea lions and the peacocks walking freely around the central courtyard are a delightful homebase, allowing you to regroup, get your snack on, and people/animal watch casually. I love the red pandas, otters, and the porcupine on the discovery trail (although yes, they may be napping). The Barn is always a hit to get up close and feed the happy sheep, goats, turkeys, and alpacas. The baboon exhibit is great and in not-COVID-times, really good for sitting and watching for a while. Take your time at this zoo, its small and there's no need to rush. COVID protocols here are quite good. There are timed entry tickets that give you an hour window to enter, then you can stay as long as you like. The indoor exhibits have a person minding the door so that capacity and social distancing are well minded. The floors are marked well, there's plenty of places to sanitize hands, and the bathrooms had plenty of space to feel safe. COVID has made the food situation harder though, so there are prepackaged snacks, salads, and sandwiches in the main gift shop, but they don't look too tasty... TIPS: bring a roll of quarters or single dollar bills to get feed for the sheep or the ducks. A small bucket to carry it would be a smart add too. Buy your tickets online in advance, as space is limited and goes fast for popular times or weekends. Bring your own snacks. Zoo is stroller friendly but there are stairs from the entrance on Flatbush that aren't accessible. The Children's corner entrance by the Carousel is accessible but definitely bumpy.

My nephew had his birthday here so I will focus this review on private parties that the Zoo can host. We were given a private, air conditioned space (Thank God because it was an extremely humid day). There were three workers - one working security at the door, one displaying the animals and one helper. They brought out animals the children could see, pet, ask Qs etc. I took my child and ran away from the snake mostly due to personal reasons. The party guests were also lead to the petting zoo. There were sheep, lamb, goats, a cow/bull (?) in pens. The children and adults were given food to hand feed the animals. The hosts brought in coolers with water, soda and juice boxes for the kiddos. There is a pizza/Italian spot that delivers to the zoo for parties (they know exactly where to go) but you can order/bring in any food you want. No alcohol. The zoo provided gift bags but the hosts added items to them. I thought it was very expensive for what we got, but the kids had a nice time. I appreciated being able to eat in a private room.

This is a small zoo which is primarily aimed at families with young kids. Is a small property and it's well maintained where kids can really stretch their legs and guide the flow of activities. It was really fun seeing my nephew explore. For $8 a day, it's a good deal. The exhibits are pretty small, and honestly I felt sad for the animals. That's the only reason I removed a star. These critters have a very limited space to occupy and it was pretty sad. Other than that the grounds are beautiful, clean and easy to navigate. There is an area for kids to feed some animals and even a play area for little ones. I found a good range of activities for kids. If your adults here with no kids, this zoo could leave a lot to be desired. Overall it was fun, and I look forward to taking my nephew again in the future.

Originally, I dismissed the little zoos in NYC. And if you want a real zoo experience, go to the Bronx Zoo. It's amazing. However, the little zoos have their charm as well even if they don't provide an all day, wow experience. The Prospect Park Zoo is perfect for spending 2-3 calm hours observing a critter move around. While most people run to an exhibit, find the animal, and run on, I recommend hanging out there for at least 10-15 minutes. While yes, the animal will appear to do nothing interesting. You will feel a bit bored. However, then suddenly it gets up and does something. I tell myself it's like being a patient biologist out there to capture a special moment. (If you were the animal in a tiny enclosure, you'd be too bored to do nonstop action as well. However, the animals do get their curiosities or conflicts with others.) I usually try to find an exhibit with a bench and wait a little bit. Keep the camera ready.

I came here for the first time as a chaperone with my daughters school. The zoo was relatively cozy, but there was a lot of action. You encounter the sea lions almost immediately, and in my case, you'll also run into the walking peacocks. Unfortunately, I later had an encounter with a different peacock who trapped me inside of the door, but it was a fun experience. After entering the barn we went inside to see the baboons and they were fighting each other which led to further entertainment for the kids. As I previously stated, the zoo is pretty small. You could probably view the entire zoo in less than an hour. However, I had to leave early and didn't get to view everything the park had to offer. The kids had a great time and I enjoyed my first visit. FYI: the cafe is expensive!

This zoo was cute but small. I don't know why i was expecting more, but for what it has, it's okay. There were many peacocks just roaming the grounds along with the patrons of the zoo. That was pretty cool. They do have a petting zoo and swans. It was a good way to spend an hour on a Saturday afternoon. The prices are reasonable. But, nothing tops the Bronx zoo, that i have seen. So that's where I'll go to next time. Peep pics below

I came here with my sister after lunch in the afternoon. It is a small but nice zoo. It is easily walkable and easy to see everything. We bought our tickets online in advance which were $10 pp. This was a reasonable price given the size of the zoo. There was a large petting zoo area with sheep, llamas, pigs, and a miniature horse. There were two buildings with animal exhibits inside. We did come in the winter so there were maybe 20 people when we were there and some of the animals were not on display as it is too cold for them. There were many beautiful peacocks that were free-roaming around the zoo. We were also able to see the sea lion feeding/training session. I thought it was a nice zoo to take a stroll in for around two hours. It does seem to cater to small children with many playing areas and the petting zoo.

This is not a big zoo but it's an appropriate size for small kids. I brought my nephew here on a quiet weekday and although he was afraid of all the animals I think he enjoyed the zoo. I would say this zoo is in the need of an update. Seems like so much wasted space and just dated. This not a zoo where you'll see exotic animals but they do have sea lions and a peacock that roams around freely which is cool. You can cover everything with a child in about an hour and a half. The main entrance only has stairs but there is an entrance around the corner where you can easily roll a stroller in. $10 for adults, kids 3 and under are free.

Pretty cool Zoo located in Prospect park of course you can tell by its name as well lol, its located on Flatbush Avenue and Empire Blvd right across from the Brooklyn botanic garden Flatbush avenue location. there plenty of exhibits to see ( it may not be the Bronx zoo) but as a new yorker and a little Brooklynite I would prefer to come here. there have plenty of exhibits to see here before you visit you should check the zoo website to see which exhibit you can visit. I'll definitely recommend to come and visit !!! very convenient by the MTA transportation: subway: Q, B, S-Trains. Prospect Park. Train station. or 2,5-Trains.Sterling street. Train station. ( walk towards to Flatbush avenue and empire blvd coming out from Nostrand avenue and sterling street train station - three to four blocks ) or transfer to the B43 bus !!!! bus: B41,B16,B43 ,B44,B49 ,etc buses

I came here for the first time with my boyfriend and was excited to see all the animals! Make sure to buy your tickets online beforehand because I don't think they do walk in purchases. The Saturday we went there was also a sign that said reservations were full. The tickets were $10 a person which wasn't bad! For COVID, the park was designed so that customers could only walk forward on one path to avoid crowding and prevent people from bumping into each other, which I appreciated. For the indoor exhibits, they also restricted the number of people inside. This meant the lines were a bit of a wait for the indoor exhibits. They had seals out in the open for people to see which was really cool! I'd definitely recommend this as a date idea with your friend or significant other! It is a smaller zoo but it was fun seeing all the animals and walking around the park.

Very fun, though small zoo that is (not surprisingly) contained in Prospect Park. The animal walk was fairly fun, and there were a lot of active animals, but one of the inside exhibits was shut down, and that was kind of disappointing, but a definite reason to return.

Took our daughter in the fall to visit this zoo. Been a few years since we had visited. It's a nice, small zoo, with well kept exhibits. Perfect for a beautiful Saturday morning visit. We greatly appreciated the timed entries to keep the crowds down. For the most part, families had their masks on outdoors and had proper social distancing. Most importantly, the daughter had a great time looking at the exhibits, learning, and interacting. We will be back soon.

A smaller zoo that is well worth visiting! Between the sea lion feedings, giant lilypads that you and the children can stand on, a adorable petting zoo, and THE BABOONS!!!! Did I mention the Baboons and the wonderful area where you can sit and watch them all afternoon if you could. I like the way all the buildings are separated by category. The layout has always been my favorite. The have such adorable camps for children here.

What? I never wrote a review for Prospect Park Zoo? I could have sworn I had since I have been here at least 4 times just this year alone! Anyways, it's always smart to get the membership if you visit all the zoos and the aquarium as much as I do. The discovery trail is always a hit whenever I bring my 2 girls. Along the trail, they would encounter many small animal exhibits. Ducks, and turtles by the wooden overpass (bring spare quarters for feedings), a cute red panda, and Kay's favorite? Yes, a porcupine. Just to name a few. Be on the lookout for the hidden Spider Web, where kids can enjoy a little play time bouncing and climbing on it while you TRY to snap away many pictures hoping to get one okay shot. Ha ha. Once you find the Aviary, sadly it would be the end of the trail. Since we have been here way too many times, my girls both know very well that the fun doesn't stop there. We always take a quick snack break by the Sea Lion Court while watching the sea lions occasionally stick their heads out, then head over towards the Barn where they can feed farm animals. I always make sure I bring enough change, they just love their tiny hands being tickled while feeding the animals. This zoo is considered pretty small, but great for little kids to venture out before catching a good long nap, which busy moms, like me, look forward to every day.

This a nice, affordably priced zoo. Adult tickets were only $8 each, and you could probably spend up to 2 hrs here just moseying around, though it's not huge. There's also a small petting zoo area. Don't miss the sea lion show which repeats a few times each day. I would say that the only drawback is that it can get crowded, and sometimes there are children that make the monkeys look good. Definitely stop to see the fennec Fox and it's adorably oversized ears. ;)

Took my daughter to the zoo last week and it did not disappoint! It just reopened with guidelines for buying timed tickets to better control the flow of visitors and prioritize social distancing. Floor stickers throughout the discovery trail help little ones know where to stand to remain 6 feet apart. Indoor exhibits are closed for good reason but the sea lions were out and playful, so despite not having the usual training shows we still had a blast watching them. Definitely a great way to break up the monotony of the summer days with kiddos!

Fun fun fun! Small zoo, but once you walk in past the awesome steel sculptures and into the discovery path you'll feel like such a kid again. The Red Panda has to be my favorite - anyone's favorite actually. What's cuter than a panda humping a tree log? nothin. Second favorite part has to be the sea lion feeding (4pm). Perhaps I have not been to the zoo in a while, but I didn't expect the zookeepers to have actually trained them to do tricks. Awesome surprise.

I haven't been to this place in a long time and yesterday I went with my family... great experience, nice staff very friendly... I just think they should put more under water animals... this place got my 5 stars across Keep up the great service and experience Hope to see you soon

Family friendly zoo especially for kids. The amount of exhibits aren't as vast or varied as the Bronx zoo of course but since the place is small, it's a good place to bring kids because they won't get tired as easily and the animals on display would more than enough satisfy and entertain them. Don't expect anything more than your typical frogs, amphibians, goats, alpacas, pigs, ducks, porcupines, birds, prairie dogs, sea lions, and baboons. If you want giraffes, elephants, lions, and other bigger animals, go to the Bronx zoo. There's also an added plus of a petting zoo type of thing with goats you can feed. There are feeding machines that cost $0.50 (only accepts two quarters) for a handful of food. The goats we're very friendly and approachable but beware the area smells! They have hand sanitizer available as well as a sink with running water for before and after. The location of the zoo is also great because it's in prospect Park and if you in the spring, the Brooklyn botanical gardens are in the area for some floral scenery, and smorgasburg is in the summer on Sundays for some diverse food tents. These other activities will help to make a full(er) day's trip.

This zoo "is what it is", a small "pocket" zoo that charges only $8 admission. I thought the river otters and sea lions were pretty entertaining. I liked that in the tropical display were lizards and iguanas I see in my South Florida backyard, not to mention the free-roaming peacocks throughout the zoo which we have in abundance in our neighborhood. I would've liked to have seen some larger mammals on display. All in all, about what you'd expect for the low admission price.

Small but Entertaining Zoo Its small but interesting, great sea lion exhibit and large petting zoo area. Seemed like a good spot for smaller children which is good because my child is small! They had several exhibits with smaller animals.

The zoo was pretty small in comparison to the Bronx Zoo but it wasn't as crowded either. I had a lot of fun feeding the barn animals and seeing some of the exhibits such as the sea lions and the monkeys. There were a lot of signs with information about the animals and also education about conservation and a "graveyard " for animals who have already gone extinct. It seems like the zoo has done a lot to preserve different wildlife species. The zoo didn't have large animals such as lions, tigers, bears etc. Not a huge variety of animals but not bad for the price. You can pretty much see the whole zoo in a couple of hours and this is a great place to bring children for the day.

What a great zoo! Not to big not to small just the perfect size. Came here on a Saturday and it wasn't crowded at all which was really nice. My mom and I were able to see all the exhibits they had to offer and it was nice to not have to fight through a crowd to get a glimpse like at the Bronx Zoo. The real reason I wanted to come here is to see the new otter exhibit that they have there. It was AWESOME! Four adorable otters swimming in their little body of water and looking so happy. The staff at the zoo was really nice and friendly and you can tell that they really care about the animals. The zoo was extremely clean and had a great selection of animals to look at even though they are a small zoo. One of the coolest animals there was the Dingo which I have never seen, they are beautiful. I feel the main attraction at the zoo would have to be the sea lions. They are very friendly and love to put on a show for you. I can't wait to bring my friends back and show them what the prospect zoo has to offer!

It's good for a day out with the family . You can also hit up Botanical Gardens across the street; The Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza and the library all in one trip. A great addition to the neighborhood that I grew up in and it has definitely added more value to Crown Heights .

I love the layout of this zoo, the grounds are very clean and well kept. I went on a Tuesday so it was as if I had the whole zoo to myself lol. The zookeepers and staff were knowledgeable and courteous. I will definitely visit in the near future!

I wandered into the Prospect Park Zoo after a walk through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (they're directly across the street from each other on Flatbush Ave.). It was Labor Day weekend, so the place was pretty quiet...a few families and kids. When entering The main entrance on Flatbush Avenue, you have to walk down a huge flight of stairs to the zoo, but for those with strollers, use the Children's Entrance in Prospect Park proper, just past the Children's Corner carousel and Leffert's House attractions. The big attraction at the center of the zoo is the sea lion pool. Definitely catch a feeding, if you can...they have performances three times daily. The sea lions are awesome! Around to the right of the entrance is a Barn Animal exhibit, where you can feed llamas, chickens, goats, and even "pretend" milk a cow, which is actually pretty cool. This zoo is designed very well for educating and entertaining children of all ages. Around to the left of the entrance is the Discovery Trail, which has some cool animals like deer, kangaroos, dingos, and even red pandas (which were seriously the highlight of my visit). This is where you'll find the prairie dogs, and can tunnel with them, like at the Bronx Zoo. There is also an Aviary, but birds bore me, so I skipped that. I'm sure it's very nice. Don't miss the few buildings that house other attractions, including monkeys, reptiles, babboons, fish, meerkats, and more. I do wish the zoo had a more official dining option, rather than just some picnic tables and vending machines. I really would have loved a hot dog or a soft pretzel. I only spent a little more than an hour in the zoo, and I feel like I got the entire experience. For $8, I was very happy!

Ooooh boy I love the zoo. Yes, yes I do. And I'm so glad to have one in Brooklyn. And that its only a short train ride away. Is there a better way to spend the afternoon than hanging with the sea lions, red pandas and my personal favorite - the family of dingos? --------------------------------------------- A few fun facts: The zoo is open every single day of the year, although the times change per season. As an adult the visit will cost you $8. Got kids? Add $5 per child over 3. And yours won't be the only ones there. Dozens and dozens of children were running around the weekday afternoon we went. The zoo is easy enough to get to... although I recommend taking either the bus or the Q to Prospect Park stop. We got off at Grand Army Plaza and it took for-ev-er to backtrack / walk allll the way around the park.

I was pleasantly surprised by this zoo! It was bigger than I expected, although I still wouldn't say it's big. It was clean and easy to navigate. I enjoyed it very much. If I lived in Brooklyn I imagine we would visit this zoo more often. Our only complaint is the cafe, or really lack there of one. It is like two freezers with over priced drinks and foods in it. I was expecting maybe some hot food service such as hot dogs chicken fingers, or something. I feel adding this type of service would greatly increase the experience of the zoo. Also maybe decreasing the price of the food and refreshments, $4 for a bottled water is a bit much, we don't even pay that much in Disney World. The do have a nice outdoors eating area. All in all we would return, just would be more prepared next time!

I love this place. Even as an adult I never grow tired if visiting the zoo. I know there's that whole should animals be there issue but on this issue I'm not sure where I stand so for I know I just enjoy it. The price isn't costly at about $9 for adults and $7 for seniors I believe. This was probably my third time visiting. Brought my mom for mothers day and she loved it. I follow the schedule so I get to see the sea lion feeding (main attraction) and then I just roam around for the rest of the day. You can bring bagged lunches and use the lawns for a picnic if you choose. There are plenty of animals to see if you're patient enough to wait for some of them to peak out. Check out my photos to see most of the animals.

This is not the Zoo of my childhood ! All the fun is gone. No lions and tigers and bears. No monkeys. Couldn't believe they had an exhibit of Pigeons. Like I need to go to a zoo to see pigeons. I was very very disappointed. In this politically correct world, zoo's are no more. Too cruel they say. If you want to see cruel, visit the Aquarium at Coney Island. 2 huge sea turtles in a moldy small glass enclosed room. So filthy you can't see through the glass. Why can fish and sea mammals be in captivity at the aquarium and not at the zoo. Just my thoughts. Lol.

This is such an amazing small zoo. It is not overcrowded. They have some interesting animals (like dingo, red pandas, etc.), not too many though so you don't spend 3hrs in there which is mostly too much. I loved it that they have red pandas - now 2 parents and 2 cubs, which are the cutest animals in the world!! Not many zoos have them. The staff is very friendly and the enterance is also pretty cheap - 8$ for adults.

Prospect Park is an awesome little place and it only costs $8 to get in! The gift shop was closed but they do have refreshment area (that I didn't go in to so I can't comment on) The red panda was one of the cutest things I have ever seen in my life! The baboons are high energy and def a must see. You can walk down the little stairs by their section and have a seat to get a closer look. I only was able to see one little wallaby and he was kind of just sitting there not really doing much. One thing here that I recommend highly is FEEDING! Grab 2 quarters and get some food to feed all the animals in the barn area (except the birds). The sheep and the lambs, and all that good stuff were so cute! The babydoll sheep were the cutest things ever. They are so furry and short. As far as feeding goes, if you don't have any change there is a cute little zookeeper that walks around with change and just about anything else that you may need. She also walks around providing information when if you keep that look of wonder in your eyes. The only things that creeped me out were the mice and the rats. Both in exhibits...but I'm deathly terrified of them..so I couldn't even look at them. If you're not afraid they are interesting to look at I guess. There is a lot of children's art work all over the zoo which is really nice and made it feel more personal. It wasn't too crowded for President's day. I'm sure when school is in session it probably gets a little more busy with field trips. Another thing I suggest you see is the Sea Lion feeding. They do all types of tricks and are pretty cute. Def worth stopping by. If you're looking for a nice quiet little zoo experience and don't mind not getting a look at elephants or any big cats (my favorites!!) Prospect Park Zoo is perfect for you.

My niece is 8 and very inquisitive, she's easily intrigued and appreciates doing most things so our visit to the zoo was a blast. Although there was not a large variety of animals, there were cool indoor exhibits that had smaller animals with tons of information. While inside the exhibit, my niece sat at the learning center and chatted with the zoo educator, he was extremely engaging and supplied fun manipulates to help her learn. The zoo although small is inexpensive and a great place for younger children.