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Location
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around sea lion feeding times (11:15 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM) - this is consistently highlighted as a must-see experience and a favorite among visitors
Best time
Visit on weekdays when homeschooling families do, as you'll encounter fewer crowds and can take your time enjoying the animals without feeling rushed - reviews note this allows for a more relaxed, memorable experience
Visitor tip
Allow 2 hours to see the main zoo area, but plan extra time for the children's farm area where toddlers can feed alpacas and other farm animals - this is consistently identified as the highlight for young visitors
About Queens Zoo
18 acres of animals & exhibits. More than 75 species from the Americas represented, including Andean bears, pumas, parrots & bison.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Highlights
- Red pandas, sea lions, petting zoo, aviary dome
- Hours
- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
- Membership
- Available
What visitors say
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;…
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…
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…
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Did You Know?
- Queens Zoo features more than 75 species from the Americas, including Andean bears, pumas, parrots, and bison across 18 acres
- The zoo operates a Sheep Shearing Conservation program as a special educational event
- Sea lion feeding demonstrations occur three times daily at 11:15 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, making it a signature interactive experience
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