PROSPECT PARK ZOO

BROOKLYN, NY

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Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn NY is a 12-acre zoo located in the heart of Prospect Park. Owned and operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Prospect Park Zoo opened in 1935 and is home to a variety of species from around the world.

The zoo is divided into two main sections: the Animals of the World section and the Children's Zoo. The Animals of the World section houses a variety of animals, including sea lions, penguins, polar bears, red pandas, snow leopards, and more. In the Children's Zoo, visitors can get up close and personal with a variety of friendly animals like goats, sheep, donkeys, and llamas.

The Prospect Park Zoo also features a variety of educational programs, such as their Zoo Camp, which teaches children about animals and their conservation. The zoo also offers a variety of events, such as the Boo at the Zoo Halloween celebration, and the Urban Farm, which allows visitors to learn about and interact with a variety of animals, such as pigs, goats, chickens, and sheep.

The Prospect Park Zoo is open year round and is a popular destination for both locals and visitors. With its variety of animals, educational programs, and interactive activities, the Prospect Park Zoo is a great place to learn about and appreciate the natural world.

PROSPECT PARK ZOO is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in BROOKLYN NY. US MID #8403600087

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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PROSPECT PARK ZOO
450 FLATBUSH AVE
BROOKLYN
NY
11225

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MID # 8403600087
Name PROSPECT PARK ZOO
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Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 40.662399, -73.961936
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 047
US Census Tract: 017700
US Census Block: 1017