Zoo New York

Zoo New York Zoo New York is dedicated to educating the community on animals that are native to the Empire State!

Offering a variety of educational and interactive experiences including daily Keeper Chats. A 12-acre Zoo focusing on the conservation of New York's indigenous wildlife.

Merry Christmas Eve! Are you on the nice list? Daisy the opossum certainly is. She’s enjoying her meal in a festive way ...
12/24/2025

Merry Christmas Eve! Are you on the nice list? Daisy the opossum certainly is. She’s enjoying her meal in a festive way tonight!

GUESS THAT SPECIES!Can anyone identify the species of our educational ambassador, Piglet? Drop your guess in the comment...
12/23/2025

GUESS THAT SPECIES!

Can anyone identify the species of our educational ambassador, Piglet? Drop your guess in the comments! ⬇️

12/22/2025

Cinna and Tiff at the Imagination Station as sponsored by Northern Credit Union!

Remember, we are OPEN this week!!! From 11-3 the whole week EXCEPT for Christmas Day. Bundle up to walk the zoo grounds ...
12/22/2025

Remember, we are OPEN this week!!! From 11-3 the whole week EXCEPT for Christmas Day. Bundle up to walk the zoo grounds outside, then warm up inside with Pickles the axolotl. Not to mention... last minute holiday shopping! Zoo memberships are still 20% off!

Bearded Dragon Sahara is living the good life under her heat lamp. Remember - the zoo is OPEN this week from 11-3! (Just...
12/21/2025

Bearded Dragon Sahara is living the good life under her heat lamp. Remember - the zoo is OPEN this week from 11-3! (Just not Christmas Day)

We would love to see you stop by to enjoy the zoo in all of its winter glory! Plus, memberships are a stellar stocking stuffer! Enjoy 20% off for a limited time.

12/19/2025

Due to inclement weather Winter wonderlights will be canceled tonight December 19th.

Join us tomorrow, December 20th, for the Christmas Bird Count right here at Zoo New York! We will have binoculars for yo...
12/19/2025

Join us tomorrow, December 20th, for the Christmas Bird Count right here at Zoo New York! We will have binoculars for you to borrow, field guides, and data sheets set up at different bird feeders placed throughout the zoo. Help us monitor what species are present and how many birds are around by looking for and recording what you see. The data collected by you helps understand bird populations so we can better protect them!

The Christmas bird count is conducted by the North Country Bird Club and we are very excited to be help bird conservation. This activity is included with regular admission.

🎅🏻❄️Don't miss your chance to see Santa and Mrs. Claus tonight and tomorrow! Get those last-minute Christmas requests in...
12/19/2025

🎅🏻❄️Don't miss your chance to see Santa and Mrs. Claus tonight and tomorrow! Get those last-minute Christmas requests in before Ole Saint Nick has to get back to the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Winter Wonderlights TONIGHT and TOMORROW from 5-8 PM.

⛄🎄Enjoy the light displays throughout the zoo, then come inside to warm up with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the indoor animals!

Where are the turkey vultures?If you came to the zoo this past weekend, you may have noticed Retch and Woody were not in...
12/17/2025

Where are the turkey vultures?
If you came to the zoo this past weekend, you may have noticed Retch and Woody were not in their habitat. Because these two are flightless (Retch is completely flightless, Woody can manage some low perches), they get moved into a special area of the zoo accessible only to our zookeepers when the snow and ice settle in. Normally, vultures could fly high into trees or other perches to avoid cold feet, but these two are unable to do that. Instead, they stay safe and warm in a heated habitat.

Don't worry - Retch still has her favorite stuffed animal with her! You can see the paw in the background.

We know it might be disappointing that they aren't in their public habitat right now, but we prioritize the health and happiness of our special animals.

NOTE: The Zoo will be OPEN for Christmas week from 11-3 with the exception of Christmas Day! With the kids out of school...
12/16/2025

NOTE: The Zoo will be OPEN for Christmas week from 11-3 with the exception of Christmas Day! With the kids out of school, this is the perfect way to entertain them with learning, exercise, and fun.

Plus, look at how sweetly Big the turtle is smiling... visit him in person!

Stop by during Winter Wonderlights on December 19th and 20th for a special experience. Learn about wood pyrography and ...
12/16/2025

Stop by during Winter Wonderlights on December 19th and 20th for a special experience. Learn about wood pyrography and create your own custom ornament with our featured vendor The Crafty Fellow. Each ornament is $5. This activity is not included with Winter Wonderlights admission.

Snow days remind us why our mission of housing animals NATIVE to New York is so important! They are built for this weath...
12/15/2025

Snow days remind us why our mission of housing animals NATIVE to New York is so important! They are built for this weather! Abisko, our wolverine, thrives in the snow. The wolves nap in it, the otters play in their heated pool and then slide through the snow.

Exotic animals are great, but there's something magical about seeing our native species demonstrating how to endure (and embrace!) the North Country conditions.

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1 Thompson Park
Watertown, NY
13601

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+13157826180

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