Reviews of Trailside Museums & Zoo (Zoo)

Csongor Varga

We really like the zoo. Nicely done, small details everywhere. The entire setting is beautiful, nice view over the Hudson and the bridge.

Ricardo Grana

"Excellent little zoo with lots of history and great views!"

Bill G

Excellent little zoo with lots of history and great views nearby!

Rachelle S

Took the kids here for an outing, inexpensive place to take the kids. Not a lot to see and there is a bit of walking (so wear a good pair of shoes and if it's a hot day be sure to bring some water)

Csongor Varga

We really like the zoo. Nicely done, small details everywhere. The entire setting is beautiful, nice view over the Hudson and the bridge.

Robert Berman

We come here once a year as a family and always have a great time even though the zoo is small it's still very informative and fun! I recommend highly, give it a shot!

Henny L

I've found the trails and the very pleasant to visit for a Sunday day trip at any time of the year. Parts of the trail are so quit an peaceful with incredible views of the Hudson River and Bear Mountain Bridge.

Pattyn Snyder

Cool spot to look at some New York history. Griffith Park has a lot of history, trails, golf courses and some hidden gems if you look for it. Travel town is another place I recommend there.

918ausi .

Old museums and small zoo. Lots of people on Sunday. Free entrance and parking.

Bonnie Dumont

Very sad! I think they missed the part of rescue with our wildlife and possibly became a place of neglect for these animals. Vultures are waiting! Animals are so sad and stressed. I'm shocked inspectors haven't closed the place down as far as wildlife goes. Do visitors really not see this or are those sections closed so that only the hickers get a view of the truly sad part! What kind of rehabilitation place is this??? Please let these animals go to a rescue zoos that knows how to take care of them.

AE Conn

Meh. I really want to appreciate Bear Mountain's attempt at making a satisfactory zoological park, but I really cant. Enclosures are cramped, animals look pathetic and bored. Some were pacing which is a sign of stress. Also FULL of wild turkey vultures that are always, disgustingly and creepily, watching you. Overall, not a very favourable experience. I wish they got enough donations to put their time and effort into the zoo, rather than the hotel, which was always nice.

Boju

Museum and zoo are together. Three small buildings are well arranged and interesting. Just not on the trail of hiking.

Natalia Varlamova

Spent a good time with family. Bears are amazing, there are also some birds, beaver, lake and swimming pool. Very affordable !

Pattyn Snyder

Cool spot to look at some New York history. Griffith Park has a lot of history, trails, golf courses and some hidden gems if you look for it. Travel town is another place I recommend there.

SLiM M

The animals' habitats are not good - they are too small and they have concrete flooring where there should be grass.

Дядя Митя

(Translated by Google) Good walked here. Quiet place. There is something to see, read and learn. (Original) Хорошо погуляли здесь. Тихое место. Есть на что посмотреть, почитать, узнать.

918ausi

Old museums and small zoo. Lots of people on Sunday. Free entrance and parking.

Brandt Ameigh

It would have been nice except for everyone trashing the place. You can't walk 10 feet with seeing trash on the ground. A lot of the animal exhibits were closed. I can imagine when it was first opened it was amazing but now it seems like people come up from the city and trash it just like how the city has trash everywhere. It's really sad a lot of people don't have enough human decency to respect such a beautiful historical marvel.

Nini Kaur

Zoo has an amazing collection of local animals in their natural habitat. Along with bears, all the local wildlife from beavers, owls, eagles, reptiles all are easily viewable and very educational for people. All trails are well shaded even on a hot day it is amazingly cool!

Barbara Schermerhorn

Beautiful State Park,the city people Ruin it with their trash Scattered and the Restrooms are FILTHY.TOILET PAPER STRUNG ALL OVER.What a Shame. The Scenery is Gorgeous. Cleanliness and Maintenance LACK.

zahid bacchus

Its really nice there but it have a lot more to see

Kristian Tutein

I loved looking at the animals

Brant Silvers

We’ve been to Bear Mountain many times with the family, but this is the first chance we’ve had to check out the trail side museum. The exhibits were very informative and my daughter fell in love with some of the animals. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Tazmin Bill

Good zoo for adults, kids probably won't be too fond of the place since there aren't many animals. Museum had a lot of interesting facts, would recommend!

Nishanth C

Don't expect too much, but for a state park to keep a small zoo, I would appreciate that. When you are doing a picnic, kids can have another side activity.

Matt French

Who put a zoo on my trail? Whack.

Shaurya Vardhan

Very beautiful and well managed... It's a small zoo, which have few exhibits including injured animals. If you want to enjoy it, enjoy it for what it is without comparing with other zoo like Bronx etc. Trail around the zoo is scenic, and the staff is very kids friendly.

Tree Man

Great for the kids

hiker ponc

It is on the Appalachian trail. I think all the animals are native species.

Nini Kaur

Zoo has an amazing collection of local animals in their natural habitat. Along with bears, all the local wildlife from beavers, owls, eagles, reptiles all are easily viewable and very educational for people. All trails are well shaded even on a hot day it is amazingly cool!

Phillip Devonier

(Translated by Google) Bear Mountain State Park - It is one of the places not far from New York where you can enjoy nature. I have found paths to ride a bicycle and it is very pleasant to visit the area since the good weather begins, in winter it must be very cold. Some parts are close to the Hudson. We had a great day (Original) Bear Mountain State Park - Es uno de los lugares no muy lejos de New York en donde disfrutar de la naturaleza. He encontrado senderos para andar en bicicleta y es muy agradable visitar la zona desde que empieza el buen tiempo, en invierno debe hacer mucho frio. Algunas partes estan proximas al Hudson. Pasamos un dia formidable

Maxwell Wermuth

Great zoo and museum complex with a lot to see. Features native Hudson Valley animals in a scenic forest setting.

Lauren Scofield

Stumbled on this place by chance while in the area, and have to say it was a cute little area with beautiful views. It definitely didn't suck. Admittedly, didn't see much in the zoo itself, but that could have been impacted by time of visit (the fox and the bears were sleeeeeping). But a beautiful area and worth swinging by if you have the chance.

Emily Taylor

Great experience to swim and have a nice look around with beautiful views. But the zoo exhibits seemed too small for the animals.

R.J. T

Beautiful views, Hiking, row boats. There is a zoo here also. Bear Mountain is a great location to take the family. People need to clean up their garbage or it ruins the land for the wildlife and humans alike.

Maxwell Wermuth

Great zoo and museum complex with a lot to see. Features native Hudson Valley animals in a scenic forest setting.

Lauren Scofield

Stumbled on this place by chance while in the area, and have to say it was a cute little area with beautiful views. It definitely didn't suck. Admittedly, didn't see much in the zoo itself, but that could have been impacted by time of visit (the fox and the bears were sleeeeeping). But a beautiful area and worth swinging by if you have the chance.

Emily Taylor

Great experience to swim and have a nice look around with beautiful views. But the zoo exhibits seemed too small for the animals.

Kyler Gilroy

The highlight of my cross country season. It's such a fun place to look at the animals and everything. It's a very enjoyable and such a fun day out! Recommended

R.J. T

Beautiful views, Hiking, row boats. There is a zoo here also. Bear Mountain is a great location to take the family. People need to clean up their garbage or it ruins the land for the wildlife and humans alike.

Resonant Reads

I loved it because it's were I spend time with my family and we hike we swim at the pool and we love the awesome zoo

Jonathan Lomitola

Fun place for kids!!!

Steven Slofsky

I've been up there many times and I found it very interesting and I hope for you all tengo and she at and help support New York State Parks