Queens Zoo, New York City

Name: Queens Zoo
Address: 53-51 111th Street Flushing, New York City, 11368, United States
Telephone: +1 718-271-1500

#250 among attractions in New York City

Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. The zoo is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ()

Alternative names: Species: 75Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°44'41"N, 73°50'57"W

Address

53-51 111th Street FlushingNortheastern Queens (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)New York City 11368 United States

Contact

+1 718-271-1500

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Day trips

Queens Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citi Field, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens Center, Queens Museum.

0.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Citi Field, New York City
22 min walk • Citi Field, the premier baseball stadium nestled in the vibrant heart of New York City, serves as the home of the beloved New York Mets. Since its opening in 2009, this state-of-the-art sport venue has not only hosted numerous high-profile Major League Baseball games...
0.5 miSE
Vast greenspace with World's Fair relics
Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, New York City
12 min walk • Flushing Meadows–Corona Park is a verdant oasis in the heart of Queens, New York, offering a diverse array of activities and attractions for locals and tourists alike. Spanning approximately 897 acres, it is the fourth-largest public park in New York City and has...
1.3 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Queens Center, New York City
33 min walk • Queens Center Mall is an urban shopping mall in Elmhurst, Queens, New York City, on Queens Boulevard between 57th Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard. Queens Center Mall is the largest mall in Queens. It is currently owned and managed by The Macerich Company, who purchased the mall in the 1990s.
~770 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Queens Museum, New York City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, one of New York City's most diverse boroughs, the Queens Museum stands as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors from around the world to explore its rich array of art and educational offerings.
~1250 ftNE
Large globe designed for a World's Fair
Unisphere, New York City
7 min walk • The Unisphere is a spherical stainless steel representation of Earth in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens. The globe was designed by Gilmore D. Clarke as part of his plan for the 1964 New York World's Fair.
~1910 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Tennis
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
10 min walk • The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is a stadium complex within Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States.
~1160 ftNW
Hands-on science and technology museum
New York Hall of Science, New York City
6 min walk • The New York Hall of Science, also known as NYSCI, is a science museum located in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in the New York City borough of Queens, in the section of the park that is in Corona.
0.7 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Home Run Apple, New York City
19 min walk • The Home Run Apple is a motorized apple prop in the batter's eye at Citi Field in New York City, New York, United States; which rises whenever the New York Mets score a home run there.
0.8 miN
Museum
New York Mets Hall of Fame, New York City
20 min walk • The New York Mets Hall of Fame was created in order to recognize the careers of former New York Mets players, managers, broadcasters and executives. There are presently 30 members.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Rego Center, New York City
28 min walk • Rego Center is a shopping mall bordered by the Long Island Expressway, Junction Boulevard, Queens Boulevard, 63rd Drive, and 99th Street in the Rego Park neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
~1950 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York City
10 min walk • Arthur Ashe Stadium is a tennis stadium at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. Part of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, it is the main stadium of the US Open tennis tournament and has a capacity of 23,771 making it the largest tennis stadium in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Queens Zoo open?

Queens Zoo is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Queens Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Queens Museum, New York City (4 min walk), New York Hall of Science, New York City (6 min walk), Unisphere, New York City (7 min walk), Queens Theatre in the Park, New York City (7 min walk).

How to get to Queens Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Queens Zoo:

Bus

108th Street & Martense Avenue • Lines: Q58 (9 min walk)

Metro

111th Street • Lines: 7 (16 min walk)
Mets–Willets Point • Lines: <7>, 7 (18 min walk)

Train

Mets–Willets Point (15 min walk)
Flushing–Main Street (36 min walk)