皇后动物园

Small but nicely spread out facility, has a nice variety of animals and birds. Great for younger kids, as there is a petting zoo that they really enjoy. Membership is reasonable, if you live in the New York City area, and parking is easy, though there are a lot of steps from the parking lot to the zoo itself, if you're taking a stroller. Staff is very helpful, and there are some souvenirs at the shop that are reasonably priced.

This is a zoo focused primarily on North American animal life, and shows Puma, Mountain Lions, Andrean Bears, California Sea Lions, Prarie Dogs, Wolves, and many avian species such as Owls & Turkey. A lovely walk, this zoo is ideal for families with small children, with a section dedicated for petting areas (sheep, goats, donkeys, cows, alpaca) across the way for a separate fee. If you live in NY, get the membership and save a ton of $$. Free parking, and you'll forget you're in the shadow of LGA as you stroll through the woods. Very close to the Queens Science Center and if you are planning an entire day, combine the two and a ride on the carousel and you'll be tuckered out.

This is a cute zoo!I was in the Flushing - Meadows park out in Queens today and while visiting one of the other museums, I discovered the Queens Zoo just by Word Of Mouth.Unfortunately, it was Not listed on the Wikipedia, however, I did manage to learn that the Queens Borough has their very own zoo which contains various animals such as the Roosevelt Elk, Puma, Bald Headed Eagle, Waterfowl Marsh, etc.Outside of their zoo, they also have a separate petting zoo for the children too!If you are ever in Queens and Love Animals, then this is the Zoo that you have been waiting for.

While staying at the Holiday Inn Express LaGuardia Airport we walked to the Queens Zoo.We noticed several school buses dropping off groups there, and debated whether to visit.We did and it was a wise choice as this is a small but very well designed zoo featuring Americas species in their natural habitat. It was a pleasant walk made special by the park security guard Mr. Williams who appeared regularly on his rounds and provided knowledgeable information about the animals and the park in general. Well worth the small admission fee and there was nice place to have a cup of tea by the sea lion enclosure. As for the school groups we only saw one small class and had the park almost to ourselves. Across from the main entrance the farm animal pens and petting zoo was also worth a visit.

I'm so glad that Queens has this zoological park! Although it doesn't compare in size to the one in the Bronx, it remains a fun and interesting place for adults and children alike. The animals are in a natural habitat and the birds, in particular, are fun to watch as they fly about in the expansive aviary. When you leave the zoo, you can also explore other attractions in Flushing Meadow Park such as the Queens Museum.

This is a great little zoo in Flushing Meadow Park. Not too large and overwhelming. There is a great Aviary, with a suspended walkway. Perfect for a visit, while you're in Flushing.

Zoo set inside the park in flushing. We decided to visit after going to US open tennis stadium. It's in a really pretty location, lots of trees and greenery around. I think it's probably best suited for younger children as the children I went with are a little older and got through everything quite quickly. Although it is bigger than I was anticipating. It's very good value for money, separate from the main zoo is a petting area for rabbits etc and you can feed the goats. There are toilet facilities throughout the establishment. If you're in the area it's def worth a peak.

A very nice location for the family with small children. The zoo has a very nice selection of animals. The zoo is customer friendly with emphasis on families with small children. The Zoo is located in Flushing Meadow Park which was the location of the 60's World Fair. After visiting the Zoo you can take a stroll in a very nice park which still has some attractions from the Worlds Fair. There is enough attractions to spend the entire day. This is well worth the visit.

The Queens Zoo is a nice place to stop by while you're in Flushing Meadow Park or if you just want to get out of the house for a while. Of the 5 WCS attractions, this one concentrates most on North and South American wildlife. If you've never had a chance to see bison in the wild, stop by here and enjoy seeing these stunning animals up close. The path around the zoo is basically circular, allowing you to see alligators, elk, a coyote, pumas, sea lions, an aviary, and more. You can probably cover the entire zoo in an hour or two, so you don't have to rush to see everything. There isn't much in terms of eating or souvenirs except a small cafe near the sea lions. However, considering that the zoo is relatively small it's sufficient if you're looking for a quick bite to eat. Be sure to visit the petting zoo as well to say hi to and feed the farm animals - fun here for all ages. Price-wise, admission is very reasonable - $8 for adults.Hope to return soon!

If you do not have an entire day to walk around a large zoo and want to see many animals with little effort than this is the zoo for you. It is located in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, you know the 1934 and 1964 worlds fair site. Well, anyway after you explore the zoo and petting zoo there is a traditional carrousel to ride and a time capsule in the park and much more.

I have taken my classes here several times. It is a small, but wonderfully run zoo. It is perfect for young children, or when you don't want to spend hours and hours at the zoo. All the animals are original to North America, so you won't be observing any African animals that the kids love to see. Get to the sea lions at feeding time, you will see a show! The bird aviary is wonderful and unique too. On the other side of the zoo there are domesticated animals which you can pet and feed, including llamas. My biggest advice is to go when it is not hot. When it is hot, the animals tend to hide and you can't find them. Last time we were there, it was cooler and I was able to see the bear up close and personal for the first time, after going for several years.Parking is free, and it close to the subway. If you really want to do something great, walk to the Lemon Ice King in Corona for a special treat after the zoo.

This was very interesting for my kids and they enjoyed being able to see different animals. After we settle at our nice big clean hotel room.

I have been coming to The Queens Zoo for years now! My daughters are older now and I haven't been in a few years. Today I enjoyed a few hours with my niece & nephew. It is a perfect size to walk thru with small children. I enjoyed the new educational areas that were added on. The only thing IWas not pleased with the woman on the animal side entry gate. She was quite rude & yelled at us where our tickets were! We told her we paid on the other side and she didn't beeline me and asked for a ticket. The only thing I was given was a receipt no tickets! After she called the front gate area she apologized!

This is in no way the Bronx zoo but for an afternoon stroll thru a park-like zoo this is a good choice. There is a petting zoo on one side of the street and the other side has the more "exotic" animals.

On a hot weekend day, my sister, niece and I trekked out on the 7 train to 111th St. to visit the Queens Zoo. The Zoo turned out to be about a 15-minute walk from the subway. It was definitely worth the ride!Approaching the entrance to the Zoo, one traverses blacktop surrounded by a thicket of trees on both sides, with perhaps a quarter acre of lawn space for picnicking, a couple of animal-shaped sculptures on which tiny ones can play parked on the grass. On this broiling day, the trees were welcoming and provided much needed cooling. A divine scent arose from the foliage that I haven’t smelled since walking in the Generalife gardens at the Alhambra in Granada. (Okay, go ahead and laugh…Can you tell it was a real escape from New York City? It truly was.)The Zoo is split into two basic sections – exotic animals and farm animals. It appears that usually people attend the exotic section first. Its long, winding curves provide a forest-like trek, peppered with signs shaped like the silhouettes of the animals. If you wish to see the pumas, you turn here (trying to locate them can be amazingly difficult. Who would have thought their coats match the landscape so well?). You can feed the ducks (they love it and come right up to receive the food) and see three alligators basquing in the sun, asleep; or watch a lone Andean bear, Bouba, climb friskily up a totem pole-like tree and give quite a show. Or, check out one of my favorite pasttimes there, climbing the stairs in the Aviary to see the colorful, sweet-singing (or sometimes screeching) birds, located in a fantastic geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller, used during the 1964-65 World’s Fair to house the Winston Churchill Pavilion. It is a very peaceful walk in woods, a path offering a little adventure, or meditation. I ditched the map part of the way to have more of a surprise at the next turn—which animal was next?My sister’s favorite moments were lunching in the shade near the hilly, green pasture where several huge, molting bison were also munching. They are so majestic… awe-inspiring and unforgettable. The cutest small wild animal I’ve ever seen, a Southern pudu, the “world’s smallest deer,” had the most endearing eyes -- I almost cried, I was so taken aback by its gentleness. Definitely go and see it!We missed the sea lion feeding, but that was okay. There was so much to see. It took several hours, especially with the little one (three years old) along.I should mention that I could have spent all day on the farm side of the Zoo. There were three horses, a donkey, numerous goats and sheep, two giant rabbits. The goats were my favorite, very friendly. Like the sheep, they eat right out of your hand. I felt sorry for one of the gent goats in particular, beause his horns came so far forward that they impeded his bringing his mouth close to the fence to take the feed. I made a special effort to make sure he got some. (Maybe it was my imagination, but he seemed grateful.)Bring about $15 each for lunch, if you eat at the cafeteria; and lots of quarters to feed the ducks and the farm animals. Best to bring the stroller for little ones. The Zoo is large and requires much walking. Definitely a half- to three-quarters of a day visit. Surprisingly, it’s only $8, compared to $13 at the much smaller Central Park Zoo! I bought a membership after we visited. It was beautiful and gave a busy Mom, her sister and little one respite and great fun. Can’t wait to go back and visit that goat!