Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn: Photos, Reviews & Location

Nearly 400 animals of 150 species within the confines of a 12-acre menagerie, suitable for all ages.

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#102 of 156 Tourist attractions in Brooklyn

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

1.9 km from the center of Brooklyn

Rating breakdown

5 ★64%
4 ★24%
3 ★8%
2 ★1%
1 ★3%

450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, United States

prospectparkzoo.com

+1 718-399-7339

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What is the rating of Prospect Park Zoo?: Prospect Park Zoo is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 7,439 reviews.
How does Prospect Park Zoo rank in Brooklyn?: Prospect Park Zoo is #102 of 156 Tourist attractions in Brooklyn by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Prospect Park Zoo located?: 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, United States — 1.9 km from the center of Brooklyn.
How can I contact Prospect Park Zoo?: Phone: +1 718-399-7339 · Website: prospectparkzoo.com

Reviews (11)

Xinnia “Mercy” Rengifo 2023 Sep 13

It's perfect if you want to visit the animals and not have to deam with tons of people. If you want to see a large variety of animals or exotic animals, this isn't the place. But if you want a nice leisurely day with the kids this is a great choice.

Jessica santoni 2023 Sep 10

Nice hidden gem of a zoo within prospect park. Enjoyed the layout and easy to navigate. Has a variety of exhibits to see, a great add on to an overall experience of the park. Has a learning center for kids to get interactive, gift shop is small but decent selection of items. Did not see much in the way of food so bring snacks and lunch

Mike Agar 2023 Sep 01

Amazing zoo that I overlooked and didn't consider the vast amount animals and nice area to walk similar to the Bronx but closer to home.

Jack’s Ausome World 2023 Aug 16

Great little zoo. Most exhibits are indoors. There is an area to feed turtles and ducks and the barn area where you can feed sheeps and llama.

itsmandysworld 2023 Jul 21

Great, chill, affordable activity to do for a day out with the kids, family, friends, or a little date day with a boo ;)
[10$ for adults 7$ for kids]
Definitely a ‘smaller’ zoo in size, but a good enough variety of animals to still enjoy. “The Barn” section was my favorite. You have the option to pet and feed animals. Super interactive & fun! It’s hard not to smile here. Absolutely recommend!

Sidebar: 4 stars because the minute that you pull out human food too close to the animals it can get weird

Igor Grigoryev 2023 Jul 08

This is small but cute and interesting zoo located inside gorgeous prospect park. You could visit this zoo by yourself or continue exploring whole prospect park. For small kids, adults and whole family, this would a pleasant time spent over the weekend. Remember, if you would like to see sea lions fed, you need to know the times ahead. This information is on the website.

Tim E 2023 Jun 15

Small zoo with a few but still interesting and exotic animals. Lots of small activities spread throughout and close by in the park. Took about 2 hours to do everything including eating our packed lunch with a three year old. Peacocks everywhere like the most beautiful moaning pigeons!

Bei 2023 Jun 09

Cute little zoo but it's a little too small.
Wonderful for toddlers to roam around and see animals. Lots of exhibits were closed or work in progress so we didn't get to see much.

My favorite is the barn area where there are sheeps, goats and lamas. They allow you to buy feedings to feed to animals. Fun interactions!

They do have a few peacock roaming around the area so that was a pleasant surprise.

Staff were located at a reasonable distance so handy when needing help or first aid.

Teveria2020 2023 May 24

I had the most amazing experience here!! The zoo is a perfect size for young children. There’s a big variety of animals but the actual zoo isn’t ok big, making it easier to walk around with children. There was plenty opportunities for the kids to be interactive with the animals. I had a wonderful time. Definitely a must visit for families.

Nisha Modi 2023 Mar 31

The Prospect Park Zoo is a lovely place to spend an afternoon. It's conveniently located inside Prospect Park, and admission is only $10. While the zoo isn't too big, the animals that live there are very lively. I really enjoyed spending time watching the baboons, especially one particularly cute family with a baby baboon. The sea lions near the entrance were very active, friendly and talkative too. Discovery Trail also made for a nice outdoor nature walk, and it was fun to see the porcupines and ducks living there. They had some prepacked sandwiches, salads, and snacks inside, which were fine, but I would probably bring my own next time to avoid the cost.

Pavel D. 2023 Mar 28

Really lovely zoo with many interesting "residents" to interact with!

It might not be the biggest zoo in New York City but it's definitely worth the visit. As an adult I found the complex entertaining and big enough to spend a couple of hours.

The center point of the zoo is the Sea Lion pool, which is very entertaining and I spend a lot of time watching the sea lions play and engage with visitors. It would be handy if there is information about feeding/playing time so I would not miss the most important part of their day!

Many terrariums and aquariums are located in the Hall of Animal such as ones with birds, mice, reptiles, snakes and even bats, however my favorite was the one with colorful Amazonian forest frogs and dwarf mongoose! Family of baboons and terrariums with other monkeys are located in the pavilion named Animal Lifestyle, which was also the busiest place during my visit.

I really enjoyed the barn experience! I was able to walk around the barn, touch, pet and feed (for $0.5 per load) goats, sheeps, miniature pigs and alpacas. All animals are used to humans so they enjoy occasional scratches behind their ears and are really friendly. There is a lavatory for washing hands afterwards.

Last but not least is the Discovery trail - a place where I had close interaction with non-domesticated animals such as otters, porcupines, dingo dogs and red pandas! It was really fascinating to watch them up close (when they were not sleeping)! On the trail I have encountered many freely wandering, colorful peacocks, also used to humans.

The entry fee of $9.95 for an adult is very reasonable, the admission ticket can be purchased at the entrance as well as via QR code/online. Toilets are available at the Discovery Center around the Sea Lion Court free of charge and well maintained. Opposite is a Café and gift store with adjacent seating areas.

Paid by card. Visited in March 2023.