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09/02/2026

🎃 Halloween fun is coming to the Zoo!

💀 It may only be September, but we can already feel that happy haunting feeling creeping in! Tickets are now ON SALE to everyone for the Staten Island Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, happening October 17 & 18 from 2:30–8:00 PM.

👻 Get ready for an evening filled with spooky sights, creepy creatures, festive fun, and surprises around every corner! Some parts might give you a little fright, but it’s all part of the family-friendly fun. Come dressed in your Halloween best and explore the Zoo as it transforms for a festive Halloween celebration the whole family can enjoy!

🎟️ Tickets are timed and available now, so don’t wait to snag yours before your preferred time fills up!

Find tickets, pricing, and all the Spooktacular details at statenislandzoo.org.

08/31/2026

Rey tried to be nice and share her snacks, but Kintana had other plans.

When one lemur matriarch tries to have a friendly moment with another, but it turns into a game of copycat… we’ll let you decide who really had the last word.

Can you spot our newest additions to the Reptile Wing? 👀Two Henkels leaf-tailed geckos—a male and female—have officially...
08/30/2026

Can you spot our newest additions to the Reptile Wing? 👀

Two Henkels leaf-tailed geckos—a male and female—have officially moved into their new habitat! And if you’re thinking, “Where are they?”… well, that’s kind of the point. These masters of camouflage are experts at blending into their surroundings, with leafy-looking bodies and tails that help them disappear among the branches. They’re native to Madagascar, are mostly active at night, and use their sticky toe pads to climb with ease.

Think you can spot them? Stop by the zoo and put your gecko-spotting skills to the test!

We love a good “glow-up,” but in this case, it’s a “grow-up” too! 🐐These photos of Slinky, one of our Children’s Center ...
08/28/2026

We love a good “glow-up,” but in this case, it’s a “grow-up” too! 🐐

These photos of Slinky, one of our Children’s Center goats, were taken nearly two years apart with the same enrichment ball in another color. Sometimes you don’t realize how much they’ve grown until you look back. And just look at him now! 🤎

Tonight’s the night! 🐢🍻Join us for Taps for Terrapins this evening at 6 PM with the Staten Island Zoo, Freshkills Park, ...
08/26/2026

Tonight’s the night! 🐢🍻

Join us for Taps for Terrapins this evening at 6 PM with the Staten Island Zoo, Freshkills Park, and Flagship Brewery!

Enjoy local craft b**r, meet conservationists, and learn more about Staten Island’s diamondback terrapins and the work being done to protect them. Proceeds from tickets support terrapin research, habitat protection, conservation, and education through the Staten Island Terrapin Project.

Haven’t purchased a ticket yet? There’s still time to join us! Grab yours here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taps-for-terrapins-a-fundraiser-for-the-staten-island-terrapin-project-tickets-1996374277204?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Raise a glass. Protect a terrapin. And support local conservation.

That time of year is finally here!! Spooktacular 2026 tickets for members are on sale, and for everyone next Tuesday, Se...
08/26/2026

That time of year is finally here!! Spooktacular 2026 tickets for members are on sale, and for everyone next Tuesday, September 1st!! Please visit the link below for more information or simply visit our website and click on the “Plan Your Visit” tab:
https://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit

Spooktacular 2026 will run 2 consecutive nights Saturday, 10/17 and Sunday, 10/18, 2:30pm – 8:00pm.
 
Pricing: $25 for members | $30 for non-members | Children age 2 and under are FREE
Tickets MUST be purchased in advance via our ticketing website. No tickets will be sold at our entrance gate.

We can’t wait to see you all again this year! Happy Spooking 🐺

Our summer intern season has officially come to an end, and we’re so proud to shine a spotlight on the amazing people wh...
08/24/2026

Our summer intern season has officially come to an end, and we’re so proud to shine a spotlight on the amazing people who joined us this year!

Being an intern at the Staten Island Zoo means getting hands-on experience in animal care, learning from our dedicated team, and becoming part of the day-to-day work that keeps our animals happy and healthy. From assisting with medical exams and training behaviors to preparing diets and providing daily care, our interns made a meaningful impact.

We’re grateful for their hard work, curiosity, and dedication, and we can’t wait to see where their journeys take them next!

🎃 💀Save the date for Spooktacular, Staten Island’s biggest family Halloween event! 🕷️🕸️ Join us for a fang-tastic time o...
08/21/2026

🎃 💀Save the date for Spooktacular, Staten Island’s biggest family Halloween event! 🕷️🕸️

Join us for a fang-tastic time on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th from 2:30PM to 8:00PM. We’ll have treats, tricks, and spine-chilling surprises you won’t want to miss!

Tickets for members go on sale THIS Monday, August 24th. General admission opens on Tuesday, September 1st. This is going to be a boo-tiful event you won’t want to miss!

Learn more at the link below or simply visit our website:
https://www.statenislandzoo.org/plan-your-visit

Happy World Photography Day! 📸Our social media team took on a colorful challenge: create a mood board using only moments...
08/20/2026

Happy World Photography Day! 📸

Our social media team took on a colorful challenge: create a mood board using only moments, animals and details they found around the Zoo.

Everyone sees the Zoo a little differently, and we think these color stories are proof!

Which one feels most like you? Let us know your pick! 🎨

08/12/2026

If you visited the Zoo this week, you know we celebrated a very special birthday canid throughout the Africa Wing! Clover, our female fennec fox, celebrated her 12th birthday with a festive mermaid theme. With clams hiding pearls, jellyfish floating through the scene, and a sea star-shaped egg frittata to share (and some that she buried for later), it’s safe to say she celebrated BIG. Even her exhibit mate, Lucky, joined in on the fun by catching all the crickets that escaped from the piñata!

Happy birthday, Clover! Hope your 12th birthday was simply fin-tastic! 🧜‍♀️🪼🐚

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614 Broadway
Staten Island, NY
10310

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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

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(718) 442-3100

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