Prospect Park Zoo

Clean and very toddler-friendly. We loved the sea lion show, the petting zoo, and the petting zoo performance. While it doesn't have big animals like lions, tigers, bears, or elephants, it's very budget-friendly, offers nice picnic spots, and is perfect for little ones.

Not just for locals! If you enjoy the open air and a very friendly dog atmosphere this place is for you. We stopped at a public bathroom near the dog beach and it was very clean and well kept. Also, in the same building there was a small coffee shop with some decent drinks to enjoy while walking around. Very fun place to enjoy the weather and watch all the dog shenanigans happening around you.

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 was so cool and much mire than I expected. Looking forward to coming again!

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 dealing with big crowds. A couple of hours here is more than enough, which makes it perfect for a chill afternoon walk, a date, or a family visit. The animals are really the highlight. The sea lions are always fun to watch, especially during feeding when they get l

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 learn more about them. For me seeing the red pandas out and about was great! The staff there was super nice and helpful, and you can't beat $9 to visit. I will say it is smaller and I would not enjoy going on a very busy day, but I will for sure be back. It was gre