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Queens Zoo

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The Queens Zoo is part of an effort to save wildlife that began 120 years ago with the creation of the New York Zoological Society, an organization founded on science and hope which has since grown to become the Wildlife Conservation Society.

09/19/2025

We are pleased to share that we have recently welcomed a new male Andean bear, Ransisku to Queens Zoo from the San Diego Zoo! Ransisku is two years old and is extremely playful and curious. After visual introductions behind the scenes for a few days where they were both monitored very closely by our keeper staff, he was given access on July 29 to our young female, Coya.

WCS and colleagues in Colombia work to monitor and study Andean bears in their native habitat. Every time you visit the Queens Zoo, you’re helping to support our work here in New York City and in South America to protect this unique species. Stay tuned for more Ransisku updates!

09/17/2025

Venomous and poisonous are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing! During our fun-filled one-day camp on October 2, kids in grades K-5 will learn through hands-on activities how to distinguish between these survival tools and which animals (and plants) utilize them. Campers will meet some animals up close, enjoy a scavenger hunt in the park, and learn about how animals use these tools to stay protected or hunt for prey. Register today: https://bit.ly/3PD8c8g

09/12/2025

Enjoy this late summer of our California sea lions enjoying some enrichment.

In recent years, we’ve partnered with NOAA Fisheries and marine mammal rescue centers to provide a home for rescued, non-releasable sea lions. You can observe our team working with our sea lions during a daily sea lion training session at 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.

🎥: Keeper Nicole

09/10/2025

As mentioned in previous posts, we have had success breeding southern pudus, one of the smallest deer species in the world. Between the Wildlife Conservation Society's Queens Zoo, Bronx Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo, we care for 13 species of deer, including the small deer species of southern pudu, Reeve's muntjac, and tufted deer.

Each of these small deer species is managed under their own Species Survival Plan (SSP) within the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. SSPs are programs where accredited zoos collaborate to maintain genetically diverse and healthy populations for hundreds of species. Check out our fellow WCS zoos to see their species of small deer.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

09/05/2025

Enjoy this close up with one of our military macaws in the Aviary, brought to you by Keeper Hannah!

09/03/2025

Summer may be winding down, but there are still days when it’s hot. One way our alpacas beat the heat is by dipping their feet into a tub of cold water. Are you ready to dip your toes into fall?

📹 : Keeper Nicole

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us at the Queens Zoo! We’re open today, so stop by and celebrate with all your favorite animals.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

08/31/2025

Happy National Zoo Awareness Day! This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the role of zoos. AZA accredited zoos are dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and scientific research. We hope you will visit the zoo to discover more about our conservation efforts, participate in our educational programs, or learn how you can protect wildlife. These actions collectively support our mission. We hope to see you soon!

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

08/27/2025

Exciting news! Two new harlequin sheep recently arrived at the Queens Zoo. They were transferred to us from the Central Park Zoo. Harlequins are small, docile sheep with a calm disposition. They are best known for the variety of colors in their coats and their fine wool. We hope you can visit them soon!

08/22/2025

alligators can’t sweat? These animals have evolved to minimize the loss of hydration while maximizing heat gain. They are ectothermic, meaning their body temperature varies with their environment. So when you see an alligator basking in the sun, it’s most likely raising its body temperature!

To cool down, alligators will move into the shade or the water, or minimize their daytime activity and become more active at night.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

08/20/2025

We’re filling your feed today with a photo of our southern pudu fawn born in late May. Currently, we have three southern pudus on exhibit on the Wild Side Trail. The Queens Zoo participates in the Southern Pudu Species Survival Plan (SSP) as a member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. SSPs are programs where accredited zoos collaborate to maintain genetically diverse and healthy populations for hundreds of species. This is the ninth pudu fawn born at the Queens Zoo.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

08/14/2025

Our Andean bears’ habitat is getting a refresh! Our keepers recently added fresh climbing structures to the bear habitat. Andean bears love to climb and these structures give them new items to scent mark, scratch, and chew. The structure also serves as a great place for keepers to hide a variety of enrichment items for the bears to explore.

Address

53-51 111th Street
New York, NY
11368

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+17182205100

Website

http://www.queenszoo.com/

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