Trailside Museums & Zoo
About
Exhibits exploring local geology & ecology, plus rescued & rehabilitated wild animals.
Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 672 Google reviews.
It keeps the same hours every day — 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
The quick take
Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other zoos in Rockland County.
What works
Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 672 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
Open every day
The same hours all week (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Works with kids
Flagged as family-friendly, which usually means room to run and somewhere for the adults to sit.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this zoo posts schedules, closures and events there.
Worth knowing first
A narrow window to fit it in
Open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM and no longer — it has to land inside the working day.
The only one of its kind here
We list no other zoos in Rockland County, so there is no fallback close by if it disappoints.
Planning a visit
General guidance for zoos, adjusted for what this listing records.
What to expect
An outdoor spot worth a look when you are already in the area.
A good fit for anyone looking for somewhere new nearby.
When to go
Weekday visits are usually the quietest. The gates are open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
What to bring
- Water
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen on clear days
Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Amenities
Common questions about Trailside Museums & Zoo
What is Trailside Museums & Zoo?
Exhibits exploring local geology & ecology, plus rescued & rehabilitated wild animals. It is a zoo in Rockland County, NY, at Bear Mountain.
What are the opening hours at Trailside Museums & Zoo?
Trailside Museums & Zoo is open 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM every day of the week.
Is there parking at Trailside Museums & Zoo?
Parking options here include a paid lot, free street parking and metered street parking.
Is Trailside Museums & Zoo good for kids?
Yes — Trailside Museums & Zoo is flagged as family-friendly.
How is Trailside Museums & Zoo rated?
Trailside Museums & Zoo holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 672 Google reviews.