Staten Island Zoo

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07/30/2026

The world knows Chuck as Staten Island’s famous weather-predicting groundhog. But a Netflix documentary could finally answer the questions we’ve all been wondering… how does he do it?

07/28/2026

“I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling 22...”
Well, Zoe sure is!

Happy 22nd birthday to our fabulous Fosa! Today was all about celebrating our queen with birthday decorations fit for the occasion, plenty of love, and a gelatin cake featuring two of her favorite treats: egg yolk and meat.

Here’s to another year of zoomies, naps, and keeping everyone on their toes. Happy Birthday, Zoe!

07/26/2026

As Zookeeper Week comes to an end, we want to take a moment to thank our team for being some of the best animal care specialists a zoo could ask for—and some of the most amazing people you’ll ever meet.

It’s been fun sharing all of their silly content this week (trust us, it was just as fun filming it for our zoo friends), but behind the laughs is a team that works hard day in and day out to care for the animals who depend on them. Not every day is sunshine and rainbows, but our team never fails to show up for the animals. So the next time you see a zookeeper, be sure to say thank you. You never know how much it might mean to them 👏🐾♥️

07/25/2026

Do we speak peafowl? No. Can we make a surprisingly convincing variety of peafowl calls? Also no... but we try. 🦚

07/23/2026

They care for them, they know them, and now they’re posing like them. Our keepers took on the ultimate animal impression challenge for Keeper Week! 🐾

07/23/2026

You may know the classic goodbyes… but some of our zookeepers are bringing a little extra style 🐾

Which one might you start saying?

A huge thank you to AMA Pizza e Cucina for making Zookeeper Week extra special! The weather may not have been on our sid...
07/22/2026

A huge thank you to AMA Pizza e Cucina for making Zookeeper Week extra special! The weather may not have been on our side last night, but AMA was—and they came prepared with amazing food, wonderful people, and the perfect way to brighten our day.

Watching the pizzas being prepared and cooked right in front of us was such a treat, but the real challenge was trying to save room for the gelato and dessert pies. Spoiler alert: we did.

Thank you to the entire AMA team for treating our hardworking keepers to an unforgettable meal and for being so wonderful to spend time with. We are incredibly grateful… and very, very full! 🍕🍝🍨♥️

07/22/2026

The challenge continues! Our keepers know these animals better than anyone, but 20 seconds is a lot less time than you’d think. Who nailed their animal portrait and who created a new species? You be the judge!

07/21/2026

They know these animals inside and out, but can they draw them? We challenged our keepers to sketch their favorite animals from memory in just 20 seconds. Some were surprisingly accurate... others were a little more “abstract.” You be the judge. Stay tuned for another round!

07/21/2026

Contrary to popular belief, “professional animal cuddler” isn’t in the job description... we’re kind of busy. Between scrubbing ponds, preparing carefully planned diets, maintaining exhibits in all kinds of weather, helping with medical exams, and working independently or as a team to tackle projects and get the job done, every day looks a little different. The animal interactions everyone sees are just one small part of the job. Being a zookeeper is so much more than meets the eye.

Address

614 Broadway
Staten Island, NY
10310

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:45pm
Thursday 10am - 4:45pm
Friday 10am - 4:45pm
Saturday 10am - 4:45pm
Sunday 10am - 4:45pm

Telephone

(718) 442-3100

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