Prospect Park Zoo
About
Prospect Park Zoo
Brooklyn's compact wildlife park inside Prospect Park - Wildlife Conservation Society operation hosting children's nature programming and seasonal camps.
Kids Nature Programs
- Kinder Zoo (pre-K + kindergarten) - week-long summer camp, 9am-3pm with extended day to 5:30pm
- Animal Encounters - drop-in family programs with keepers
- Toddler Programs - guided nature walks with adults
- School-Year Birthday Parties - zoo-themed celebrations
- Field Trips - school + group bookings
What Parents Should Know
- Year-round operation in Prospect Park
- Brooklyn-centric alternative to larger Bronx Zoo (same WCS operator)
- Programs span ages 3-12 across multiple curriculum tiers
- Walkable from Brooklyn Botanic Garden + Brooklyn Museum
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