Staten Island Zoo

Staten Island Zoo
Staten Island Zoo Logo
Staten Island Zoo Entrance
40°37′30″N 74°06′54″W / 40.625°N 74.115°W / 40.625; -74.115
Date opened	June 10, 1936
Location	614 Broadway, Staten Island
Land area	8 acres (3.2 ha)
No. of animals	1400
No. of species	320
Memberships	Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Major exhibits	Africa, Tropical Forest, Reptile Wing
Public transit access	Bus: S48, S53
Website	http://www.statenislandzoo.org

The Staten Island Zoo is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) urban zoo in West New Brighton, Staten Island, New York City. The zoo is open year-round except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. It has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) since 1988.^[1]