Average size zoo compared to the other zoos I visited in the New York City area. It is very easy to get too. I like the layout and the old buildings surrounding the main courtyard.
Discovery trail is the highlight of the park even though I almost missed part of the exhibit in the back. I thought it was restricted...
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Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn
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Prospect Park Zoo
450 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-399-7339
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Ranked #26 of 96 attractions in Brooklyn
Type: Zoos, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
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Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, this zoo exhibits more than 400 animals including Sea Lions, Wallabies, Red Pandas, Snakes and Prairie...
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Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, this zoo exhibits more than 400 animals including Sea Lions, Wallabies, Red Pandas, Snakes and Prairie Dogs.
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San Diego, California
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I went here with some friends and enjoyed the varied selections of animals. However, it was a rather small zoo, and is catered to young children. The zoo is very walkable for small children and the elderly and offers attractions both indoor and outdoor. Located in a nice area, this is a good place to go while also exploring that...
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It is set in a friendly environment and it is well kept. The staff was highly helpful and the sea -lion show at 4 pm was a cherry to the cake!!
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The thing I love most about the Prospect Park Zoo is that it isn't overwhelming and it's in the middle of Prospect Park which has lots of other attractions. Enjoy a stroll around the zoo, take a ride on the carousel and then enjoy your brown bag lunch in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens.
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Went to the zoo with my husband last sunday. It was nice but small. The thing we really enjoyed was going to the barn and petting and feeding the sheep,cow,llama and goats. I love the hands on experience.
The zoo is a wonderful place if you have children they would really enjoy, but if you are hungry make sure you...
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Agree with the recent reviews. Took a 4yo and 2yo. Both loved it. If it is not feeding time, you may overlook the "centerpiece" sea lions, which the other exhibits surround. It was a great diversion for when the fussies are beginning to set in. We missed feeding time, but my kids enjoyed just seeing them swim around in circles,...
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Ocean, New Jersey
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I know it's a small zoo but it's a fun place to go with kids!! They get amazed with the main show and with the variety of animals around the place
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Orange, CT
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My wife and I visited this zoo, located in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, on a balmy summer weekday. It has no parking lot of its own---the only parking available is street parking along Flatbush Avenue South, so taking mass transit is advisable. The zoo is compact, and it contains no large mammals---no bears, lions, tigers, hippos, elephants, etc. But the...
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This zoo is really beautiful and well-maintained, but also be warned that it is tiny. It is designed for little kids (under 10) and does that job brilliantly. It's inexpensive, located within the confines of Prospect Park, has some interactive exhibits including a petting zoo and you can see everything in an hour or so. If you are a real...
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This is a pleasant little zoo to visit with a small child.
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