Queens Zoo

Zoo & aquariums

Flushing

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Time Out says

Thu May 3 2012

This outdoor institution focuses on the wildlife of the Americas. Among the new residents are three pronghorn antelope, which your family can spot mingling with the bison. Also look for the pudu (an endangered species of deer about 14 inches tall at the shoulder)—resident Josephine recently gained a companion named Hamilton—and four Jacob four-horned lambs, born in March. Kids can expect to see some hugs pass between Spangles and Cisco, the zoo's South American spectacled bear couple (you can identify them by their black fur and beige facial markings. The zoo's aviary is a geodesic dome originally designed for the 1964 World's Fair; visitors can duck in to see some feathered friends, including a bobwhite quail that moved to the borough last December. Speaking of feathers: Try not to ruffle any when you visit Winton, a trumpeter swan in the marsh area.

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Venue location

Address:
Queens Zoo 53-51 111th St
Flushing
New York

Cross Street:
at 53rd Ave
Phone:
718-271-1500
Website:
queenszoo.com
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri 10am–5pm; Sat, Sun 10am–5:30pm
Transport:
Subway: 7 to 111th St
Price:
$8, seniors $6, children ages 3–12 $5, children under 3 free. Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing
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1. Queens Zoo
  - 53-51 111th St
    Flushing
    New York
  - 718-271-1500
  - queenszoo.com
  - 40.743625,-73.850514

Categories:
Science. Museums & Attractions. Natural history & wildlife. Art. Things to Do. Camps
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Feed your brain. Going solo. Nature and wildlife. Take a tourist. Take your parents. Kids. Hands-on for kids. Play with other kids

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Queens Zoo Overnight Adventures

Natural history & wildlife, Things to Do, Special interest

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Once the zoo's gates have closed to the public, tots and their adults can wander around the aviary in the dark and get up close and personal with other animals. Ages 5 and up.