The public can be the judge. The zoo’s Groundhog Day ceremony begins at 7 a.m., with Chuck scheduled to emerge at 7:30 in a Facebook Live video on the Staten Island Zoo Facebook page.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Growing up in West Brighton, the Staten Island Zoo has always been a fond part ... and Julia Hardin’s husband was allowed to live in the house on the land while he ...

The Staten Island Zoo is stroller-friendly and can be conquered in one day. We recommend visiting on a weekday during an off-peak time for the most "empty zoo" experience.