United States New York New York City New York City Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Getaways All New York City Queens Zoo: The Complete Guide Everything you need to know about visiting the Queens Zoo. By Heather Cross Heather Cross Heather Cross is a longtime New York resident who has written about the city since 2002. She is also a travel agent and NYC & Company-certified New York City specialist. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 07/31/19 Share Pin Email " queens zoo" ( CC BY 2.0) by moises terrero View Map Queens Zoo Address 53-51 111th St, Queens, NY 11368, USA Get directions Phone +1 718-271-1500 Web Visit website Located in Queens' Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens Zoo is focused on American animals. It has a sea lion exhibit; an aviary filled with birds such as Bobwhite Quail and Cattle Egret; bison; tiny deer named pudu; and much more. There are two sections to the zoo. One is a traditional zoo with a variety of national park-inspired exhibits. The other is a petting zoo filled with domesticated animals that visitors can interact with directly. Visitors to the Queens Zoo will be impressed with the quality of the displays and the cleanliness of the zoo, as well as the collection of American animals on display. In 1968 the Flushing Meadows Zoo opened on the grounds of the 1964 World's Fair. Visitors will find the Queens Zoo appealing because of its digestible size -- you can see the entire zoo in about 2 hours and you can get there easily via public transportation. The Queens Zoo is home to a variety of American animals, including lynx, alligators, bison, bald eagles, and sea lions. They also feature endangered speckled bears, which are from the Andes mountains in South America (Two new cubs made their debut in May 2019.) There are a number of interactive exhibits for children, as well as an aviary, also left over from the World's Fair. The petting zoo area is full of domesticated animal, including goats, sheep, cows, and rabbits. Vending machines sell food to feed the animals, and the animals are more than willing to be pet in exchange for some food. Queens Zoo Essentials Location: 53-51 111th St. in Flushing Meadows Corona ParkClosest Subway: 7 train to 111th StreetPhone: 718-271-1500Official Website: http://queenszoo.com/ Queens Zoo Admission: $9.95 for Adults$6.95 for Children 3-12$7.95 for Seniors (65+)Free for Children 2 and underFree for Members Queens Zoo Hours: Summer Hours (April 6, 2019 — November 2, 2019) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidaysThe zoo is open every day, year roundLast admission sold 30 minutes before closing Good to Know About the Queens Zoo: Admission covers access to both zoos, though the entrances are across from one another. Keep your receipt to enter the second area.Plan about 1 1/2-2 hours to visit the zoo. There are many interactive exhibits for younger children to enjoy.Animal feedings are scheduled periodically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Check the events schedule online to see what special activities will be going on when you're at the zooSmoking is prohibited at the zoo.There is an area with picnic tables and vending machines, so you can bring your lunch if you like or have a snack or drink Nearby Attractions: New York Hall of Science Citi Field Lemon Ice King of Corona Queens Museum Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit