Our winter operating schedule is now in effect. Come celebrate the season with red pandas, Pallas's cats, and other cold-weather creatures. Warm up indoors with tropical monkeys and birds and colorful fish and frogs. And check our schedule of seasonal Keeper Chats to meet a new critter and its keeper each month!

Hours

Nov 2–March 26, 2010
Daily 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

March 27–Oct 31, 2010
Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekends and holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Location

The Prospect Park Zoo is located on 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, New York.

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Dining Options

The Prospect Park Zoo’s vending machines for snacks and beverages are located in the Refreshments Building near the Sea Lion Pool. You can also bring a lunch to the zoo and eat at one of our outdoor picnic tables.

Accessibility

The Wildlife Conservation Society is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our guests. The accessibility chart provides general information for individuals with disabilities about the physical and visual accessibility of zoo grounds. Please consult the current Zoo map handout, distributed at the entrance gate, for additional park information and schedules.

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Programs & Tours

The Prospect Park Zoo’s Education Department is dedicated to teachings youngsters and adults about wildlife and wild habitats through engaging, interactive programs. Our offerings for children, adults, and teens include guided tours, a hands-on Discovery Center, workshops, and opportunities to interact with zoo experts and get an insider’s look at our animals and exhibits. All programs require advanced registration.

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Visitor Rules

  • The Prospect Park Zoo is a smoke-free park.
  • Visitors under age 17 must be accompanied by a chaperone.
  • Do not feed our animal residents or throw things in exhibits, and stay on public paths at all times.
  • Please respect and leave untouched the plants and native wildlife around you.
  • Pets are not permitted. Guests who rely on service animals may bring them into the Zoo, provided that the animals remain properly leashed. Guests are solely responsibility for the care and control of their service animals.
  • Deposit trash in designated receptacles.
  • Radios, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, or scooters are not permitted in the Zoo.
  • Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
  • We reserve the right to inspect packages, bags, and containers.
  • We reserve the right to escort from zoo grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals or the park, or that impinge upon the enjoyment of the park by other guests.
  • Weapons of any kind are not allowed in the Zoo.
  • The solicitation of visitors, or the selling of any items is prohibited within the Zoo, at its entrance gates, and along boundary sidewalks.
  • During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission here serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.
  • Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed, but tripods are restricted in several exhibits, and at the discretion of zoo staff. Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Communications Department. Please send your request to fhackett@wcs.org.

For further information please call 718-399-7339.