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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.

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the doting dads out there! Thick-billed parrots are very involved parents and we've had several chicks hatch at the Queens Zoo over the last few years.

In this photo, our eagle eyed followers may have noticed a difference in beak color. Young thick-billed parrots have lighter colored bills that darken as they reach adulthood.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

06/11/2025

Celebrate with a trip to the Queens Zoo to see our Canada lynx. As a top predator and keystone species, lynx play a critical role in their ecosystem. They help to regulate the populations of their prey species, including rabbits, rodents, and deer, which in turn prevents the over-consumption of vegetation.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

06/04/2025

As their name implies, tiny burrowing owls nest in burrows underground. They are the only owls in North America to do so. Rather than dig their burrows, they take advantage of burrows made by other animals, such as prairie dogs, foxes, and squirrels. They are found throughout North and South America, particularly in open, dry prairies, grasslands, and deserts. Another fun fact: they can rotate their heads 270°!

📸: Keeper Sosha

06/02/2025

Summer camp at the Queens Zoo means fun-filled days packed with animals, zoo explorations, new friendships and amazing experiences! We have programs for kids of all ages: Zoo Tykes, Week of Wildlife, and Junior Scientists. Your child will get up close with amazing animals, explore the park, and enjoy lots of learning-filled fun. Book a week of camp for your child and let their wildest adventure begin! https://bit.ly/3JUOEKG

05/30/2025

Happy ! Did you know we have sea lions at all five WCS parks: the Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and New York Aquarium? Join us daily at the Queens Zoo for sea lion feeding sessions held at 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to learn more about our California Sea Lions from our animal care team.

05/28/2025

Bring your students on a self-guided field trip to the Queens Zoo where they can explore beautiful outdoor exhibits and learn about wildlife! Encounter animals native to the Americas in the heart of Queens, including southern pudu from Chile and Argentina, American bison from the Great Plains, and Andean bears—the only South American bear species. We also offer special discounted rates for all school and camp groups!

Book your adventure today: https://queenszoo.com/plan-your-visit/group-sales/students

05/23/2025

Stop by the zoo this long weekend to visit our new alpine goats now on exhibit at the Queens Zoo farm! Get outside and introduce your family to several domestic animal species that they can interact with and feed. It’s a great way to nurture a lifelong love of animals. Even more good news: we’re open on Memorial Day!

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

05/21/2025

Maintaining our exhibits is one of the many tasks our Animal Care Team undertakes. This week, it was time for the sea lion pool to get a spring clean. Mark and Chris drained the pool and power-washed it as part of the annual maintenance.

Learn more about our sea lions during a sea lion feeding held daily at 11:15 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm.

📸: WCS photographer, Terria Clay

05/16/2025

On we are sharing some conservation wins over the years! Thick-billed parrots are the only living parrots native to North America and are considered Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Since 2000, the Queens Zoo has successfully hatched more than 20 thick-billed parrot chicks. This is quite an accomplishment, as the total zoo population in the United States stands at just over 70 individuals.

Historically, these birds could be found throughout the mountainous regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Due to habitat loss and poaching for the illegal pet trade these parrots exist only in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains in northern Mexico.

We hope you’ll visit the Queens Zoo soon to see these striking birds take flight in person.

05/14/2025

The Queens Zoo is a scenic spot to spend a spring day and learn about exciting animals like Roosevelt elk, the largest of the four elk subspecies found in North America. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, they almost became extinct until President Theodore Roosevelt established a protected area for their conservation in what is now Olympic National Park. We are one of only a handful of accredited zoos in North America exhibiting these majestic animals.

05/11/2025

We wish all the incredible moms out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Treat your mom to a day at the Queens Zoo and celebrate this special day together.

05/02/2025

There are still some spots available for Summer Camp at the Queens Zoo. We have exciting activities and adventures for kids of all ages with programs including Zoo Tykes, Week of Wildlife, and Junior Scientists. Your child will get up close with amazing animals, explore the park, and enjoy lots of learning-filled fun. Give your kids an unforgettable summer experience. Hurry! Register before the remaining spots sell out! https://bit.ly/3JUOEKG

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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