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Staten Island Zoo

614 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
718-442-3101
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4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Description: A kid-friendly zoo in New York City.
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Concord
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The zoo offered a fun experience for my kids and me to visit for a few hours while in the area. It's small in size, but offers a chance to see favorite exhibits more than once. The bathrooms were VERY dirty and definitely needed a good clean. Otherwise, I would consider returning if in the area again. Be aware that... More

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Staten island
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A wonderful small zoo. A fun afternoon for kids. High quality exhibits. More

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Los Angeles, California
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127 reviews 127 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

If you have young children (like 2 to 3 years old) they will love petting the goats and riding on a wagon pulled by minature ponies. More

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New York City, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Although you don't get to see elephants or lions, the place a perfect size for little children. Both of my children enjoy it every time we go even though my oldest is now 8. They have a nice petting zoo which children enjoy very much. The zoo has different exhibits at different times. On our last visit they had camel... More

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Staten Island
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

This has to be the worst zoo I have ever been to. The animals in kept is smelly, cramped housing. The urine smell burned my eyes and it is not even late spring yet. The ducks were swimming in filthy water, there was garbage littered throughout the zoo, the cafe area has tables littered with crumbs and were sticky like... More

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Staten Island
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Charming in its size, it has a surprisingly good collection of reptiles. It also holds special events when unique animals visit, such as kangaroos last year and penguins this year. The annual Spooktacular event at Halloween is delightful. More

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Staten Island, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

A good place to bring small children if you happen to be in the area. If you are in New York for the first time and want to see a great Zoo - visit Bronx Zoo. More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This zoo isnt the biggest but has everything you could want in a zoo. Pony rides,petting zoo, aquarium, snake exhibit,etcc.. My kids love going and they can get up close to many animals that are behind the glass that in a bigger zoo you could only see from a distance. More

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Staten Island, New York
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

The best petting zoo around! Great all year long zoo esp for the winter months. More

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New York City
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Beautiful grounds, great kids petting zoo, one of the best snake collections - best to go when they feed the snakes. Also have lions, monkeys and all the other zoo pets. Great parking and also reachable by bus from the ferry. More

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