Hall of Animals
📍 Brooklyn, NY
Indoor exhibit at Prospect Park Zoo showcasing poison dart frogs, fennec foxes, Rodrigues fruit bats, and dwarf mongooses. Fully wheelchair-accessible with interactive displays on animal adaptations. Birthday party packages available.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children who are curious about unusual small animals rather than large mammals. The indoor format makes it weather-proof and manageable for pushchairs. Pairing the Hall of Animals with the wider Prospect Park Zoo extends the visit into a solid half-day out without leaving the park.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
5 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
ELEO PACHECO
2 years ago
“Prospect Park Zoo has great development after so many years. Great place for family gatherings to enjoy nature.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
The Hall of Animals sits inside Prospect Park Zoo and focuses on compact, fascinating species: poison dart frogs, fennec foxes, Rodrigues fruit bats, and dwarf mongooses from river, grassland, and forest habitats. Interactive displays explain each animal's adaptations. The building is fully wheelchair-accessible. The wider zoo offers birthday party packages, and the site is a short walk from multiple subway lines.
