Leisure park · Prospect Park
Photo: Julie Larsen Maher/WCS
Prospect Park Zoo
A small, easy zoo for younger children – sea lions, red pandas, river otters and dingoes, plus a barnyard with animals to pet and feed.
| What | Leisure park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Child rate 3–12; 2 and under free. |
| Where | Prospect Park, Brooklyn |
| Address | 450 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225 |
| Season and hours | Until 31 October 2026: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, weekends and federal holidays 10:00–17:30. 1 November 2026–March 2027: daily 10:00–16:30. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. |
| Getting there | About 30 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on prospectparkzoo.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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