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08/01/2025

Meet Poppy, our newest ambassador rabbit! A few months ago, we found ourselves needing a companion for our male, Parsley. We decided to contact the Animal Care Center located on Staten Island to see if they had any who would be a good fit. Poppy arrived at ACC when her first family was no longer able to care for her. It’s obvious they loved her very much, because she is calm, friendly, and very good natured—she hops right over to her keepers to say hello! Best of all, her and Parsley bonded immediately! They are always snuggled up together, grooming each other, and giving each other nose boops. Ever the gentleman, Parsley is very protective of his best friend and always lets her eat breakfast first. The Staten Island Zoo (and Parsley!) are FURever grateful to the ACC for matching us up with Poppy! 🐰🐰

Currently, ACC is suspending intake due to critical capacity issues. If you are looking to add a new furry member to your family, please consider adopting and giving one of their sweet animals a loving home.

07/28/2025

🎉 We’ve got lots to celebrate at the Zoo! Today, Tina the cotton-top tamarin and Fezzick the North American porcupine are ringing in their birthdays with some festive enrichment. Tina was treated to a beautiful flower-themed party, while Fezzick enjoyed a “Day at Sea” complete with floating lily pads and ice treats galore to keep him cool and curious.

And let’s not forget Zoe, who turned 21 yesterday in style! Her tiki bar setup featured none other than Bloody Marys—made with real blood, of course. For a carnivore like Zoe, blood is a classic enrichment item, and her keepers thought it was the perfect touch for her big milestone.

Happy birthday to Tina, Fezzick, and Zoe! 🎂🐾🌻🚢🍹

07/26/2025

As Keeper Week wraps up, we want to thank our incredible team for letting us shine the spotlight on them all week long. It’s been amazing celebrating the dedication, hard work, and passion that these keepers bring every day—not just this week! While the official festivities may be ending, our appreciation for everything they do continues throughout the year.

To send Keeper Week off with a smile, we’re sharing some silly superlatives—because our keepers not only get the job done, they do it with humor, heart, and a whole lot of personality. Here’s to the team who makes the zoo a better place, inside and out! 👏👏👏

07/25/2025

Not only is it Zookeeper Week—it’s also Shark Week! 🦈
To celebrate, Zoe the fossa got some fintastic enrichment (on theme, of course).
From land to sea, our animals are joining the fun!

07/24/2025

The saying “teamwork makes the dream work” isn’t just a feel-good phrase around here — it’s practically our daily motto. While our zookeepers are more than capable of working independently, the magic really happens when they come together.

From hay deliveries that turn into full-team workouts, to sheep shearing days that require a choreography of skill and timing, many of our biggest tasks rely on every hand pitching in. Training sessions, animal moves, and enrichment workshops provide valuable opportunities to collaborate, share techniques, and learn from one another. Even our seasonal interns become part of the crew by working alongside seasoned staff. In a job where things can shift in an instant — weather changes, animal needs, or unexpected repairs — being able to rely on your team is everything. 🤝

07/21/2025

The first reaction most of our zookeepers get when they tell someone their profession?
“Oh my god, do you just play with animals all day?”

As much as we wish our days were all cuddles and camera-ready moments, being a zookeeper is so much more than that.

Our keepers are the full package — caretakers (the ones who never miss breakfast… even for tortoises), medical monitors (always keeping an eye on the tiniest limp or sneeze), trainers (with more patience than your average saint), diet designers (because picky eaters aren’t just human), enrichment creators (think Pinterest, but for porcupines), straw stackers (yes, it’s an art), salt schleppers (lugging the heaviest boxes around to balance the aquarium tanks), exhibit fixers (basically engineers without the degree), habitat heroes (rain or shine, they’re out there), intern mentors (part teacher, part teammate), and proud AAZK members (representing zookeepers across the nation).

They’re also early morning concert hosts (unofficial singers with questionable playlists), window washers (because lemur handprints wait for no one), record keepers (with handwriting only other keepers can read), and fitness coaches (ever tried getting a pig to do laps?). They’re p**p scoopers (yes, daily), welfare advocates (always speaking up for the animals), feather fluffers (figuratively, mostly), mud movers (it’s a real workout), and sometimes even unofficial goat therapists (it’s a lot of feelings).

They wear so many hats, it’s a wonder they don’t need a walk-in closet. Every role they step into is vital to the health, safety, and well-being of the animals in our care. Their work might not always be glamorous, but it’s always meaningful — and the zoo wouldn’t be the same without them.

07/18/2025

Happy ! We think our animals nailed these 🐢🍉🦚🎯
From animal lookalikes to food favorites and everything in between—drop the emoji that matches your favorite below! 👇

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

Website

http://www.statenislandzoo.org/

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