The Prospect Park Zoo opened on October 5, 1993, becoming the fifth facility in Wildlife Conservation Society's unique network of wildlife parks in New York City. n the World of Animals, youngsters can meet prairie dogs nose-to-nose, and walk among wallabies. The Animal Lifestyles building's centerpiece is a spectacular habitat for hamadryas baboons. Animals in Our Lives exhibits encourage children to observe and draw wildlife; outside, visitors can interact with friendly, touchable species in an inviting barnyard. The Prospect Park Zoo's education department offers year-round classes and programs, too, for school groups and the general public.
Directions: BY SUBWAY Q train or Q express train, or local Franklin Avenue Shuttle (S) to Prospect Park Station; take Flatbush Ave./Ocean Ave. exit; walk north on Flatbush Ave. to Zoo.
BY BUS B41 local, to entrance on Flatbush Ave. B47, B48 to intersection of Flatbush Ave. and Empire Blvd.; then walk north on Flatbush Ave. Call the New York City Transit Authority for more information: (718) 330-1234.
Prospect Park Zoo
