Queens Zoo

I recently took my daughter 2.5 yrs old daughter to the Queens Zoo, and we had such a great time! She especially loved the children’s farm area—she was so excited to see the animals up close. This zoo is perfect for kids and toddlers; it’s not too big, which makes it easy to walk around, and there are plenty of fun things for little ones to enjoy. The whole place is very clean and well-organized, which I really appreciated as a parent. It felt safe, calm, and family-friendly the entire time we were there. The staff were also super friendly and helpful, and you can tell they care about both the animals and the guests. One thing to keep in mind is that the food options inside are limited and a bit pricey, so it might be a good idea to eat before you go or bring snacks for the kids. Overall, the Queens Zoo is such a wonderful place for a family outing. It’s small enough not to feel overwhelming but still has plenty to see and do. We had a memorable day, and I’d definitely recommend it to other families, especially those with young kids!

Worth every penny and every second! Despite growing up in Flushing, I don’t remember if I visited this location as a kid. So I decided to change that with my family. I homeschool my children so I was able to take advantage of the fact that very few people were present. As a result, we had a blast, one only capable when you reserve a park to yourself. We took our time and savored every moment and I’m glad we did. Despite the relatively small size of this zoo, I strongly recommend you and your family/friends go and have a relaxed time.

This zoo is a small zoo byt perfect for an afternoon with kids. The animals are beautiful and well cared for. We always enjoy the sea lion feeding time. The actual zoo can be seen in under 2 hours but we always enjoy visiting and feeding the farm animals on our way out. This is always a highlight for the little ones. My favorites are the alpacas.

We recently visited Queens Zoo and had a truly wonderful experience. It’s not too big, which makes it perfect for walking around without feeling overwhelmed. The zoo is clean, calm, and filled with beautiful trees and shaded paths — ideal for a relaxing day. It’s a great place for both kids and adults. We’ll definitely come back again.

For $12 this place is an absolute steal. The animal assortment is kind of random but good enough for a toddler! Love that kids under three are free too (I took a pic of my kid's passport just in case because she's pretty tall for 2.5 but no one even questioned it). The walk from the 111th st stop is a bit lengthy but nice if it's not too hot. Zoo is also fine with a stroller, though you will have some dirt paths to deal with when turning into some of the animal nooks. I was surprised how un-familu friendly the rest room was. There was only one large stall and someone was camped out..luckily the bathroom door gaps are so wide you can still keep an eye on your child lol The gift shop is pretty much what you'd expect, lots of animal stuffed toys, some cars, some snacks. Maybe pack some sweet treats for the kids in case they see the foot long rainbow lollipop at the register, save yourself $14 🫣

I had asked around if anyone knew about this zoo, and most people said no. Honestly, I didn’t know about it either, but I’m glad we went. it’s a really laid-back zoo. If you’re looking for something simple and not too overwhelming, this is the place. They don’t have a huge variety of animals, but it’s still enjoyable and gets the job done. The best part is that the kids can go on little rides and even feed the animals;all included in one price. They also offer a military discount, for anyone wondering. Outside, there are some vendors selling food and snacks. Inside, though, I was a little shocked; they charged me $5 for a can of water 😒😒😒. Other than that, we had a great time! There’s even a slide, which was a nice surprise. Overall, I was really impressed and left happy. Picture attached.

Absolutely wonderful especially if you have smaller children, magical magical place with magical vibes, and great people in the area to be honest the fact that it has a parking just get there early! I had an amazing day and I felt like I went alone with my son and it was very safe. Highly recommend this along with prospect Park zoo for Young children. There is also a theme park right before you walk in so there is so much to do and it’s a family fun filled day. It’s a little treasure in Queens. I had no idea about and I’m so glad I found out at last. Great animals as well. I was amazed that this was all in my backyard apparently!!! Never saw an alligator other than maybe the Bronx zoo… in New York City.

Very nice low cost activity. Animals I haven't seen before such as a Pudu and Chacoan Peccary. The petting zoo area is very cute. The zoo is clean and well maintained.

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.

I visited the Queens Zoo for the first time in forever, and it's a lot less busy on the weekend than I remember it being. Upon entering, it was confusing how to check in with online tickets, since there was a ticket booth but no one checking tickets at the entrance. My boyfriend asked some zookeepers walking by a question about some animals, and they were friendly and informative. If you want a laid back short zoo visit without a crowd, this is the spot.

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.

Cute little zoo. Got to see Andean bears, eagles, pumas, sea lions, egrets, ducks, pudu. It wasn't too crowded on. Saturday. The farm exhibit was pretty nice with goats, horses, pigs, roosters, and llamas which you can feed.

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.

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.

no matter what you do do not go to the food truck there is so overpriced I can't pay my rent now because of. Them

The Food Truck sucks 35 minutes to make my order they to give my and they take advantage of us then I that we had to hurry up because our class was leaving he took 35 minutes to take our order they do this on purpose to take money from people and not give them food

Located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Nice, smaller zoo with lots to see. There's also a petting zoo for younger children to enjoy. Staff was friendly, and almost all the animals were out. Would definitely recommend visiting!!

On the smaller end compared to other zoos in the city, but very clean and well-maintained. The sea lion feeding was one of the highlights, and the aviary was also an awesome experience. The petting zoo/farm portion of the zoo was also incredible.

A fun and affordable experience! Tickets are about $10/adult and less for others. Best to buy tickets online in advance for a smooth entry experience! The zoo itself is split into two parts--one is the petting section (my favorite), and the other is the observation section. It's fairly small and would probably take a max of 4 hours to go around and even eat while being there, although that may vary if you have kids. I went with my parents and no kids, but it's a great visit for families with kids! The observation section course loops around and has an easy walking path with educational carts with staff attending them. There's a couple of times for the sea lion feeding attraction, which is very cute and educational (less than 10m). A lot of the animals were resting during my visit, but it was pleasant to just see them at ease nonetheless! The food options inside are somewhat limiting, but they do have a food truck. The zoo's shop is also an option if you want to buy something to eat/drink, along with souvenirs. There are a good amount of outdoor benches by the shop where you can rest and have some food (you can bring your own food). There are restrooms available in both sections of the zoo. The petting/feeding section (sheep's, goats, llamas, rabbits, and more) is also fairly small, but my favorite part. You do have to show your ticket again/exit the other section to wnter the petting portion of the zoom. There's a basin section where you can wash your hands after you go in. You can exchange bills for quarters or bring quarters to purchase food for the animals. Each handful is 50c (2 quarters) and most of the animals are all pretty friendly (though not all of them may want to be touched too much, so please respect them!) The Queens Zoo is a fun way to spend half a day, especially when the weather is cool and it's not too croqded. You can still enjoy the Flushing Meadow Corona park afterward, too!

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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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Excellent place for a toddler and for those in a stroller ! Holy cow is this a wonderful little Zoo. From the petting zoo area to the zoo area the grounds are well kept. The layout is easy and fun. The exhibits are laid out well and have great vantage points to view the animals.

Love having a zoo in our borough. It isn't as big as the other zoos, but, nevertheless it's always a good time. They have a nice variety of animals to see. It is full of families and the kids seem to enjoy the different species. There is also an amusement park of sorts. It is small, but, perfect for the kids. It is a long wait to get on a ride. So be prepared and dress accordingly. Our little one enjoyed herself! We will go back next year.

This a very cute, affordable zoo in Queens. It's super easy for children because there isn't too much walking and there are lots of animals. The sea lion show at 2 pm was great. There are bathrooms and food stops throughout.

We went on an August Thur 11 am. Free parking lot is only half full. Zoo is located inside corona park. It's only 5 min walk from the parking lot. Admission includes traditional zoo ( a circular route ) and a petting zoo. The traditional zoo has bear, alligator, bird dome, puma, ducks/ swans/turtles, owl, sea Lion and a small playground etc. Sea Lion has 3 feeding time: 11:15, 2 and 4 pm. The petting zoo side has hog, goats, chicken, sheep and bunnies. Animal food vending ( 2 quarters) machines are readily available. Plenty of shades. Zoo is small and it can be finished in 2 hours. No formal cafe. They sell some cold sandwiches/ drinks/ice cream at the gift shop. Hot food is only provided from one food truck parked outside the gift shop. Free outdoor seating available. Food taste is not excellent but acceptable. Kids enjoy the chicken tenders with chips ($12.49) nevertheless. Friendly staff. 5-6 education centers ( On a push cart) spread out the park for kids to answer animal questions or play animal related activities. You get a stamp on your hand when you finish. Outside the zoo entrance is a small theme park. You buy tickets for the ride. Nearby is Lemon ice king of Corona ( 2 min drive). Good quality ice but not cheap. See my review on that. Perfect for hot weather after zoo visit. Recommend: Definitely will return to zoo especially we have membership. Surprised to see parking was so available today. Place is clean and no stinky smell. One star taken off for mosquitoes. We all got plenty of bites. It wasn't crowded today at all except a few school groups seen which can be a bit loud. Tips: bug spray, caps, sunscreen, quarters. Small zip locks to hold animal food pallets.

Adding my last review this year! finishing up 2020 with a 5 star review to the Queens Zoo! Can't believe it was my first time visiting the zoo after living here for so long! It's a cool zoo! :) pretty fun to walk around and not crowded. They have a petting section on the left side when you walk in, it was surprisingly fun! Bring some quarters with you so you can get the feeding thingy for the animals! It takes 2 quarters to spin the dispenser, bring some empty ziplock bags so you don't have to hold it all in your hands. Great for families especially with young kids. Good for a few hours out if you are looking for a place to go that's outdoor in the area! Definitely a cool spot to check out! You can also bring food/lunch and eat it here, they have some tables around where you can sit and eat. Probably a better idea when the weather is nicer and warmer. I was lucky enough to see most of the animals out, got a cool shot of the sea lion jumping into the water and of a bear climbing down from the tree. Saying goodbye to 2020 and happy 2021! Wishing everyone a great new year ahead!

Decent zoo for the price. I enjoyed there is two sides one with caged animal exhibits and the other is a feeding/petting zoo (bring quarters, hand sanitizer and gloves/ziplock bags for your hands). I say decent for the price because there isn't much too this zoo. In my opinion it's small with very limited animals. I am a zoo member and get perks but this zoo doesn't have any.

Cute calm place. Definitely had a memorable time here. The crowd volume was about 20% of Bronx Zoo but that made it great. The animals looked Alive and were all there and happy. Bronx zoo animals looked dead and depressed. You can feed animals like goats and sheep in a section next to the Zoo. Make sure to bring a plastic bag or box to put the animal food in and make sure to bring quarters. It is 50 cents per spin. About 3 dollars would be enough to feed as much as you want.

I got corporate tickets and decided to go for a gander. I never knew there was a queens zoo here and in the middle of flushing meadows park! I started at the petting zoo side and had a lot of fun feeding the animals. There was a variety of animals like goats, lambs, alpacas, horse, cow, etc.. you can buy food out of a food dispenser for 50 cents and there are also washing hands station. You can probably spend like 45 mins on this side. I think this was the best part for me. Moving on the the actual zoo side, this was a little underwhelming. Although a nice surprise in the middle of queens, the zoo was tiny compared to the other boroughs' zoos. A lot of animals were in hiding so you might not be able to see much for example in the aviary, I maybe saw like two birds at max. You can probably walk the whole thing in like 1 hour. There were few crowds in some areas but for the most part it was enough space to social distance.

Of all the zoos in the WCS system, this is the most accessible (Once you get in that is - it is a hefty walk from the #7 train). There is a meandering path that takes you past all of the major exhibits. Standouts include the alligator pond, the bald eagles and, of course the giant aviary. The gardening is so lush that it almost doubles as a botanical garden. The aviary is a hub of constant activity, but the birds are relaxed enough that the photographer has a chance to take easy closeups that betray something of the personality of each animal. If you go over the bridge too fast, you may miss the coyote half hidden in the grass. The staff is friendly and helpful. Sometimes the seals just go through repetitive swims around the tank, and minutes later they are putting on a full show for the visitors. It is all great fun and worth the effort to get here.

Great zoo for the family. Was impressed with the set up. Simple route along the zoo. Can be seen in a few hours. Petting zoo is fun.

My experience at the Queens zoo was surprisingly pleasant. It's a small zoo but they have a great collection of animals and it is beautifully designed, now here's what I would suggest to those who run the zoo. Please have a meeting with the city or whoever makes the decisions for SIGNAGE to actually get to the zoo. Queens NY can be an awful maze to try and navigate because the signage is just not there. There should be peridoic ARROWS that say "TO ZOO" or something that LEAD you to the zoo, because otherwise you'll spend some time getting lost, frustrated and eventually angry because you can't get to the damned zoo. TRUST me when I tell you this, people will be a lot happier. I asked someone at the Queens museum how to actually drive into the zoo and they told me: "it's right across the highway but you'll have to walk there because it's hard to explain how to get there by car." GET SIGNAGE AND HELP PEOPLE GET THERE EASIER.

After living in NY all my life I have to admit I'm slightly embarrassed to have never known about Queens having a zoo until watching The Zoo show. Since then I've been curious and finally got the chance to go today. As many of the reviews state, this is no Bronx zoo but it's great to kill an hour or two and see some animals. For $9.95/adult there's really not much to complain about. The zoo is pretty much one big loop with a trail to follow so you can't really miss any of the exhibits. All of the animals were pretty active and visible. While there aren't any real exciting animals like Tigers, Elephants, Giraffes, etc. there are plenty of other types that you may not normally see at other zoos. Overall this was a good zoo and a nice way to kill a few hours. The petting zoo, bird atrium, & sea lion feeding show are all must-sees. The zoo was kept very clean, and all of the staff were very friendly. There was some garbage in some of the exhibits which was depressing just because it was a reminder of how much people can suck, but other than that I definitely recommend checking it out :) Tips: -Currently there's a bunch of construction so the normal entrance isn't there. Parking on the street was the best option because there appeared to be no lot due to the work being done. Online it says to enter between 49th & 50th but the easiest way was to walk down the path right before the science hall. -Bring quarters for food at petting zoo & ducks at regular part. -Sea Lion feedings at 11:15, 2:00, & 4:00 -Hours listed say closing is at 4:30 but that's for winter. Zoo is open until 5:00 during summer months.

I've been coming here for years. I'm not a zoo person by any means, but the queens zoo is the one zoo I like to visit. The petting zoo is great. 50 cents gets you feed for the lambs and goats. There were rabbits and alpacas in that area too. The zoo itself isn't that big but the size is good for me with a variety of exhibits. I'm a bird lover and pre covid, the aviary had some beautiful parrots , red and blue. Not just one or two but multiple. I went today and didn't spot a single one which was a bummer. Other than that, I truly enjoyed my visit!

Athough the Queens Zoo is a somewhat provincially-sized zoo, it has some wonderful animals. For one thing, the price is commensurate with value. The tickets are fairly priced at $10 per adult. Not a bad way to spend an hour or two viewing flora and fauna in our NYC backyard. Easily navigable in a ring shape, the zoo has some unusual animals that I believe not even the Bronx Zoo or Central Park Zoo offer. For example, they have a puma, pudu (world's smallest deer), peccaries (pig-like animal), and Andean black bears. In addition, they have sea lions, elk, bald eagles, owls, and lots of ducks. There is an aviary, though it sits unfortunately next to the noisy highway. Across from the main zoo is a petting zoo with the typical set of barnyard and farm animals. The zoo is also located right next to the Queens Night Market. Thus, combining the zoo with a visit to the night market was a great way to spend an afternoon and evening in Corona.

What an awesome spot so close to home! Just back from spending the day there with my little one and cannot believe we haven't been here before. Reserve tickets online and your time slot to enter is the whole hour which is greatly appreciated trying to leave the house on time with a toddler. We had between 3 pm and 4 pm to arrive, found parking no problem in the lot and no line to get in. Staff is very nice and Covid precautions well enforced, as well as sanitizer stations everywhere. Animals were all out, not too crowded and you could probably view the whole park in about an hour. Gift shop not too expensive, we can't wait to go back. Much better for young children than the Bronx zoo and at 4:00 we caught the sea lion show which was fantastic!! Very nice family day out!

What do you do while watching your granddaughter, you go to the zoo! I decided on this zoo since it wasn't too far and we've been to the Brooklyn and Bronx zoo's. What a nice place! It runs on a loop, the child gets a little map to stop at all the education carts. They learn something about an animal or conservation. They have times they feed the sea lions and the trainers put them through their paces. There's a food truck by the sea lions and and a gift shop. Of course that was a stop. Bathrooms were in that area too. Not bad but I hate public bathrooms to begin with. Hubs said the mens room was clean. In that park is also kiddie rides and a farm. We didn't do that but definitely would make a full day of fun!

Came here on a rainy Sunday so we pretty much had the whole zoo to ourselves. There's not much to it, took us about 1 hr 15 min for the zoo and half an hour for the domestic animals section, but I love that this zoo is kind of more interactive than the others. You can buy some food pellets to feed the birds in the pond in the zoo as well as the animals in the domestic zoo. The animals are so cute and playful!

Nice zoo. This zoo is pretty small compared to most zoos in the area, but is still nice regardless. The petting part of the zoo is probably the best I've seen and the aviary is great. The main part of the zoo is almost a circle. You can get through all the exhibits in about an hour or two depending on how slow or fast you are. There is signage as you're walking to indicate when an exhibit is there and there are small little factual signs and interactive activities for kids. They do make the most of their limited space here. As mentioned, the petting zoo part (opposite the main entrance) is large and the best I've seen (and I've been to San Diego). The bird Aviary is excellent. A real highlight actually. Staff were pleasant, which is always nice. There is a sea lion feeding time show (they post a schedule for that) and a small gift/snack shop. You get a 10% discount here if you're a member. Non members pay $8 which is beyond reasonable. There is a small carnival before the entrance, but this might be part of the park. We never tried it, so I'm not sure what the prices and whatnot are. There is a small free parking lot attached to the park, but you should get there earlier if you want to find a spot. This zoo is attached to a park and some museums, such as the NY Hall of Science. The GPS took me to a residential area a few miles away - unsure if there was a glitch in my GPS or not, but I entered the Hall of Science and found this place right away. Just mentioning that in case anyone else has an issue with that. All in all an excellent zoo. Despite the small size, this zoo packs a great punch. Kids will love it and it's recommended for all.

Nice small zoo. If you are lucky you will see all the animals. And remember to bring quarters if you would like to feed the animals!

What an adorable little zoo! Our family visited for the first time today and we practically had the place all to ourselves. The animals that were out were great. Our 6 year old really enjoyed seeing the pumas and the bears. He had a blast feeding all the farm animals. It's smaller than the Bronx Zoo but a bit more spread out. There's a parking lot and free street parking. The aviary was closed but from the looks of it from the outside it looks majestic. We'd return just to explore it. I'd recommend this zoo to a friend.

I enjoyed my time at the zoo! Everything was great and there was a clear pathway to see all of the animals. Loved it. The petting section of the zoo was amazing as well, so fun!

Fun trip! But not super big you might as well just go the extra 20 minutes to the Bronx zoo.

I can't believe it was my first time here. It's so cute. Great size. Not too big or small. Clean. Nice staff. Well maintained. Nice landscaping. A lot of rescued animals that can't survive in wild vs just keeping animals locked up for no reason. Find out when seal lions get fed. So cute. Better than in Central Park zoo. Another part of zoo offers domestic animals you can feed like sheep and goats. I wanted to mention they seem to be doing a really good job w covid safety. We visited in rain and literally had place for ourselves and took off our masks and the security guard reminded us to keep them on. It's all outdoors. And lots of signs to help you remember to social distance. And tons of hand sanitizing stations. Bathroom stalls - every other is open. Bathroom was clean and the water in the sink was actually warm.

Probably one of the smallest zoos I've ever been to, though it's larger than Central Park zoo. I absolutely love that they have a petting farm component (at no extra cost), there's also a mini theme park/carnival grounds (~$3.50 per ride ticket, most appropriate for ages 3+). As the zoo is only small, it can feel a bit claustrophobic at the animals' viewing windows, space can also be an issue with multiple strollers on the paths. Decent selection of animals, mostly American. They did have daily scheduled feedings that you can watch, we managed to catch the sea lions. There's a cafe on the premises with limited food, more of a self-serve with mostly cold foods, there's plenty of seating though but recommend bringing your own lunches. There's a playground for children +5, Halloween-themed photo opportunity spots at the entrance. Tickets are $9.95 for adults and as mentioned before, includes the petting zoo part. The petting zoo was definitely the highlight, you can purchase feed for the animals for $0.50 (quarters only), you'll definitely want to get your child some to feed the animals (you won't regret it!). There's bathrooms on site and an activity area for children 3-4+ that staffs run. The animal pens are quite clean as are the animals, they're very gentle too when the children feed them. Was worried about the llamas spitting, but luckily they don't. They animals don't mind being pet and get up close to the kids. There's llamas, sheep, goats, cows, pigs, ducks and rabbits. My son absolutely adored all of them (he's 16 months old), we did too :D Worth the money and your kids will love you for it ;)

This is a small zoo located just off of the 111th St. entrance to Flushing-Meadow Corona Park. There is a free parking lot here but come early or you'll be circling for street parking. You can also parking at the Hall of Science with fees. The zoo has farm animals, petting area and a bird aviary. There is also a children's amusement area with a nice merry-go-round separate from the zoo. I recommend only small children; older children will be a little bored. Visiting for Halloween was a lot of fun too. Many of the workers and volunteers participate by dressing up and giving out candy. For a full day of events conbimed it with the Hall of Science or a short walk over to the Queens Museum.

This was a really nice and quiet place to get out of the city business. We enjoyed the animals and the fact that it didn't take that long to complete it. Feeding the farm animals was reallly fun too.

I have to admit I did not know there was a Queens zoo. Don't judge me!. Watching "The Zoo" on animal channel I was dumb found to know there was a zoo in Queens and ever since then my mother has been nagging me to take her so I finally did. The zoo is located right behind terrace on the park. The queens zoo is a similar size to prospect park zoo and Central Park zoo but does hold some pretty larger animals; in particular Bulls, Bears and Jaguars. It also has a walk in cage with some exotic birds. The cage was my favorite as there was this parrot that mimic a dog, it was hilarious. What's also really cool is the zoo has something called "EDUCATION STATION". Where are these little stands all over the zoo to educate guests about the animals in our world, which I think is very important as we have to save our animals or else our echo system will die. But I guess the fun part if It all is the feeding station. Just 50 Cent of fun and feeding goats, lambs, sheeps and lamas. I will differently recommend bringing you family here, it's right across from the science museum.

I never knew this place existed! Seriously once you have a kid it's like you suddenly enter this secret club where you are told of all these places you never knew were there lol. Anyway we took my boy here one day and he had fun. It wasn't huge and that's perfect for a boy his age. I also loved it was easy to park and a great restaurant was right near by so it ended up being a great night out. I just can't wait to come back when everything is open! I see someone mentioning the petting zoo and it was either closed when we went or we just didn't realize it was open? We missed that lol.

I know this Zoo is fairly small compared to the Bronx Zoo but it is super convenient and has a really cool bird observatory. We arrived here on a Saturday morning right around 11 am. I would say this is the ideal time to go since the zoo opens at 10:30. You will really avoid the crowds at this time since when were exiting we noticed everyone coming in. On school days I would totally stay away since it can get pretty crowded with kids on trips. My issue with this place is the parking, since it's right next to the park the parking situation can be a real pain. Be prepared to pay $8 for adults although they do offer discounts, check the website for available discounts and children under 2 are free.

Queens Zoo is so beautiful!!!!!! This is my first time here and I enjoyed everything! The animals were in rare form....I started out by taking my map and walking towards the area where the bears were located. I am a little late, but I have never heard of a Chocoan Peccary....they are interesting and in my opinion looks something like a Boar. The Pudu ( a small deer) was adorable and was sleeping so peacefully. There was one Bison and it was resting comfortably sprawled out on some luscious green grass while the others were eating. The Sea Lion Cafe is so cute and it is right across from one of my favorite animals to see at any zoo....Sea Lions! I can watch them for such a long time because they are such majestic, entertaining creatures! I was able to get some brief video footage as the Sea Lion swam towards a section of rocks, leaped out of the water and proceeded to waddle along on dry land.... It was quite magnificent to watch! All of the animals were spectacular! Marcus, one of the zoo employees, was nice enough to walk the remainder of us out of the zoo towards the front entrance. I of course lost track of time and the Queens Zoo was closing-lol. All in all, I had a good time.

This was the first time I ever visited Queens Zoo. Admission is only $10 for adults and free for children aged 2 and under. The ticket includes entrance to the zoo itself as well as the petting zoo, where you can opt to touch and feed animals. Bring quarters if you want to feed animals, but if anything the worker at the entrance booth may have change for you. Queens zoo is very small and one hour is definitely more than enough time to see everything. You walk one trail and you basically make a circle through all the exhibits. There are some neat animals to see such as the sea lions, elks, bear, owls, alligators, and bisons. There were birds to see to see in the aviary, lots of birds. There were also plenty of mosquitos as well. Do yourself a favor and spray some mosquito repellant before visiting during the summertime. Overall, there is not a whole lot to see at this zoo. Don't expect elephants, giraffes, and the like. But for just a cheap entrance fee, perhaps I shouldn't really complain. I do like how it was so empty though on a weekend... maybe because its so bad that no one really goes or maybe it was because everyone went away for Labor Day weekend. I don't know. I could see why many people may enjoy the petting zoo (touching exhibit) especially those with young children. I personally am biased as I am a major germaphobe so I did not take part. I like the option of having such an exhibit because there really isn't a whole lot of zoos that offer that. It definitely would be a wonderful experience for the kids. It is in a convenient location if you drive and parking is easy to find. There is plenty to do around the area especially in the summertime from the international night market held on most Saturdays to even a stroll through Fresh Meadow-Corona Park to see the Unisphere or picnic/barbecue in the lawn.

This zoo is so nice. There is the zoo section and across the way is a petting zoo that's really cute. We did the whole zoo and petting zoo in about 3 hours. They have a food court that we got some ice cream, water and an apple juice.. a bit expensive but not more than you would expect to pay at a zoo or something like that (2 ice creams, 1 bottle of water and 1 bottle of apple juice $19). All in all we had a really nice time and we would come back again! So many animals to see! My son's favorite is the sea lions. Make sure you bring quarters to buy animal food for the petting zoo