Staten Island Zoo

The mission of the Staten Island Zoo is:

To disseminate a knowledge of zoology and an appreciation of animal life.

To maintain a zoological garden where small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibian and tropical fish will be on display for observation and study.

Through local facilities readily accessible to all of Staten Island, to instill in children an understanding and appreciation of living creatures.

To provide lectures and facilities for group meetings devoted to the study of natural history.