Staten Island Zoo

Considering that the zoo is only eight acres, I was quite pleasantly surprised. The animals seemed well taken care of, and seemed to have lots of toys for enrichment. The zoo had lots of information regarding conservation, including facts on their status and what you as an individual can do to help. When you visit, please keep in mind that this zoo is very small so don’t be disappointed that they don’t have any elephants or giraffes. That being said, there are many interesting animals to see and learn about :)

This is probably the best smallest zoo I have been to. I was surprised to see animals I would typically not see in most zoos, including cassowary birds, the adults of which can be deadly to anyone who gets in their way.

Also, if you are visiting Staten Island, one of the best reasons to do so is because you are going to visit this zoo. They have parking. They have a carousel too.

Great zoo for such a price ($10 for adults and $7 for seniors) and size. Excellent choice if you don't want to take long commute to the Bronx zoo or don't want to walk too much. Easy to find free street parking nearby.

Lovely, well maintained, well staffed zoo with a good collection of reptiles, including what I think they said was the largest collection of rattlesnakes on the east coast. Some of them are real beauties, like one that is native only to Catalina Island. Small and easily consumable without feeling like a gimmick, as the Central Park Zoo sometimes can. On a nice day makes for a great trip.

The Zoo has changed a great deal since the days we used to bring our daughter there on warm, sunny spring days. Today's visit was our one year old granddaughter's first.
We strolled through the park, passing packs of kids from different schools as they spent their day running, laughing and gawking at the lizards.
We can't wait to return.