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Location
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around sea lion training sessions at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM for the most interactive and entertaining animal experience. Arrive by 4:30 PM as last entry closes at 5:00 PM.
Best time
Visit on a cold weekday or non-peak day to fully enjoy the calm, relaxed atmosphere and avoid crowds. Reviewers specifically warn that busy days diminish the peaceful experience that makes this zoo special.
Visitor tip
Don't miss the interactive barn feeding area with alpacas and sheep, and watch for free-roaming peacocks throughout the grounds. The red pandas are a standout exhibit and worth prioritizing during your visit.
About Prospect Park Zoo
150 species, familiar to exotic. Nearly 400 animals of 150 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie, suitable for all ages.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Sea lions, red pandas, farm barn, peacocks
- Key Experience
- Sea lion training sessions daily
- Mission
- Saving wildlife and inspiring conservationists
What visitors say
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…
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…
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…
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Did You Know?
- Prospect Park Zoo houses nearly 400 animals representing 150 species within just 12 acres, making it a compact but species-diverse urban zoo in Brooklyn
- The zoo features free-roaming peacocks that visitors can observe walking casually throughout the grounds, creating unique photo opportunities and wildlife encounters
- Sea lion training and feeding sessions occur twice daily at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM, providing regularly scheduled interactive animal experiences
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