Decker Farm
A historic farm run by Historic Richmond Town where families come in October to pick pumpkins and ride hay wagons across the fields.
by Staten Island Zoological Society
An AZA-accredited zoo in Clove Lakes area with a noted reptile collection, an aquarium, farm animals and a conservation-themed carousel. Its manageable size works well for toddlers and young kids.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
Daily 10 AM–4:45 PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
$12 adults, $8 kids 3–14; free Wednesdays after 2 PM
Open daily. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 0–12.
$12 adults, $8 kids 3–14; free Wednesdays after 2 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Monday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Friday: 10 AM–4:45 PM · Saturday: 10 AM–4:45 PM. Daily 10 AM–4:45 PM; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
614 Broadway, 10310, in West Brighton, Staten Island.
No. Staten Island Zoo is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Tickets are handled by Staten Island Zoological Society: statenislandzoo.org, or call (718) 442-3100.
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