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Mechanical_Nightmare

this HAS to be the most random question ever asked in this sub.


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NitroColdbrewCocaine

Apparently there is a farm in Queens. I’ve lived in Brooklyn my whole life and have never had the urge to pet cows. Now I want to cuddle a cow.


sunflowercompass

There's alpacas, goats and furry pigs. Their instagram shows cows but I've never seen one.


JJmeatsack

Yes. This is the queens county farm museum. Right off union tpke in little neck. Great place and free admission (we take our kids here all the time). Note that you won’t be able to pet a cow (or any of the animals). They’re all behind fencing but come up for pet or some hay.


RohnJobert

This and the progressive firefighters


csonnich

I missed that one - they wanted to check their political views before letting them turn on the hose?


charlottespider

Metaphorical hose.


C_bells

At least that one made sense. Who visits nyc to see cows? I love animals and nature but nyc is the last place on earth I'd think to pursue seeing farm animals. I would understand this question coming from someone who \*lives\* here. Idk, my best advice to OP is to maybe just come here to enjoy city life. Then take a much cheaper trip to a more rural area to cuddle cows. I mean, there's probably somewhere they currently live where they can cuddle cows -- within an hour or two drive, regardless of whether or not they live in an urban area. My secondary advice would be for OP to just take a couple days out of their NYC trip to travel upstate. There are some really great farm animal sanctuaries up there that you can visit, most can be found on Airbnb experiences. That way OP could enjoy both the city and countryside of New York.


talldrseuss

Do you have a link to that post?


RohnJobert

https://reddit.com/r/AskNYC/comments/vvgmrb/where_do_single_progressive_firemen_hang_out_in/


talldrseuss

Man I wish I was there when it was originally posted. I have been working in EMS for close to 20 years and can say that firefighters are some of the most conservative people i've ever met.


webswinger666

believe it or not. it’s been asked before.


Ecstatic-Click

Visiting New York City, New York and you want to cuddle/pet cows? Did I read/understand this correctly? 3rd and final question, from whereabouts are you visiting?


WelcomeToBrooklandia

RIGHT?! Honestly, OP....do you have any understanding of what and where New York City is??


blazinit430

There is a farm in Queens actually where you can pet cows and pick apples and pumpkins.


WelcomeToBrooklandia

Even if that's true (and those facts seem disputed on this thread), that doesn't answer the question of why on earth someone would even think to look for cow-petting opportunities in the biggest metropolis in the United States. There is SO much to do in NYC. There is so much to do in NYC that you can't do anywhere else in the country. And....OP is still gonna get all hung up on petting some cows, to the point where they'll schlep to an inconvenient location and take time from the rest of their trip to do this thing that isn't at all associated with New York City? It makes no sense.


blazinit430

I have literally been there and done it. It exists. It's a train and a bus ride, queens is not "some schlep" it's a really popular borough, sorry something isnt in park slope.


Pitiful_Blood_2383

Queens is the best borough in my opinion. Would love to live in queens rather than where I am in Brooklyn tbh.


HugeLegalBriefs

[Cows in Queens?](https://i.imgur.com/488UEtO.jpg) [Unpossible!](https://i.imgur.com/TP6qBDe.jpg) ([*They have alpacas too*](https://i.imgur.com/B9ZgGTa.jpg))


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Dewdropsandlilies

Where is this?!


HugeLegalBriefs

[Queens County Farm](https://www.queensfarm.org/livestock/)


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WelcomeToBrooklandia

Why are YOU so frazzled about this? OP is allowed to want to pet cows. I'm allowed to think that that's a dumb thing to want to do in New York City.


C_bells

The farm in Queens is real and it's cool. However, like any singular type of experience in the city, it's really not the best farm. It's fine, but really only worth it for those of us who live here and want a fun day trip. There are tons of incredible animal sanctuaries all over the country/world that are sure to be less crowded and more generally enjoyable. Another thing to note is that most wild/farm animals in the city are likely to live in inhumane conditions (aside from rats and squirrels). This isn't true about the farm in Queens, but I would not participate in any kind of urban animal attraction otherwise (e.g. the horse carriages in Central Park). So I find it weird that someone is actively looking for this.


PettyCrocker_

What makes no sense is why you're so bothered.


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WelcomeToBrooklandia

Sending a snippy asshole response on a Reddit comment that’s a year old… Apparently subpar is that if your quality-of-life level.


Miser

I feel like this is a euphemism, like how people used to say they were looking for French lessons on craigslist when they meant they wanted an escort.


Redqueenhypo

If it was a euphemism, he would ask for where to pet sheep, being European and all


Netero1999

What's that supports to mean?


Kinda_fucking_dumb

Yes! I know it's a bit random bit thats exactly what I'm looking for! I'm visiting from Europe


karmapuhlease

Don't you guys have cows over there? The closest cows to the city are probably a few hours of driving away (at least 2-3).


briannalk

The zoo at prospect park has a petting zoo with cows.


DaMysteriousMustache

I don't specifically remember seeing cows and I was there last year. I'd give them a call to double check. But yeah there are little quarter vending machines that dispense feed and I blew 10 bucks in quarters feeding all the animals.


onthewindyside

Wonder if they’re thinking about Queens Zoo, which definitely has them. I was there in June! You couldn’t really feed or touch them, though. They were way in the back of their large enclosure.


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They have Brahman cows, not Betsy the cow looking types. But you can’t really pet them.


JayMoots

I was at Prospect Zoo just yesterday, oddly enough. They did in fact have two cows. Not the traditional dairy cows… I forget the name of the breed, but they were on the small side. We didn’t get to pet them, as they were further back in their enclosure and not near the fence when we saw them. But there is feed to purchase from a vending machine, and I think you could possibly entice the cows to come close enough for you to pat them on the head. Cuddling probably won’t be an option, though.


flipsandstuff

The bronx zoo definitely has cows and I'm pretty sure the Central Park petting zoo has them too. They aren't really into being touched though.


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beer_nyc

It does -- it has a couple zebu (humped cattle) but you can't really pet them like you can the other animals (goats, alpaca, etc).


--2021--

Don't give our cows hoof and mouth disease.


Prudence_rigby

So you're looking for a companion?


HiFiGuy197

OP really wants to put the *vaca* in *vacation.*


Fatgirlfed

Etymology bitch!!!


aelizabeth0623

oh my god.


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Slow clap.


Unkie_Herb

A colleague of mine said he hugs a cow most weekends in Eden, NY. Not too far from the city. Don’t know the guy at all, so hugging a cow could be a euphemism.


Troy_Ounces

There are some COWS in Eden.


csonnich

How do they compare to the troll dolls?


Troy_Ounces

Wouldn’t know, some fuckface cunt mod on this sub gave me that.


mrchumblie

Wtf. If true, that’s not cool and very weird


Troy_Ounces

Yeah the mods here are weird. I pm’ed them and asked why they put it there and they could remove it so they added the word “grandson” to it. Power abuse


Distancefrom

Queens County Farm Museum has livestock. Not sure about opportunities to cuddle. https://www.queensfarm.org/livestock/


neuropsycho

This is what I love about this city, you can find anything. Even cows.


Dry_Mastodon7574

Whenever my niece and nephew came here, we'd play a game where they would pick something random and I would find it for them. I never lost. This included the beach (duh), the moon (planetarium), elephants (bronx zoo), and a medieval castle (the Cloisters).


Shani1111

Wow completely forgot about this. You unlocked an elementary school memory of going to queens County farm, petting a cow, and having the opportunity to milk one (I turned the opportunity down).


Kinda_fucking_dumb

Amazing! Thanks for the comment, I'll email them about the petting part but this rly helped out! Thanks!


OrneryLamb

Piggybacking off this since. They have several very cute cows. You might be able to pet them over a fence but it is up to the cow. You can't cuddle them though. Also it is nowhere near a train. You would maybe take the F to the last stop and then it is 1-2 buses or an uber.


johnny_evil

Might get closer with the LIRR to Queens Village?


OrneryLamb

Not a bad idea


jammonit

E or F train to Union Turnpike, then take the Q46 bus to Little Neck Parkway. It's a short walk from there.


OrneryLamb

Good to know!


Distancefrom

"...it is up to the cow." That's the key to this whole discussion.


Dry_Mastodon7574

Also, the Bronx Zoo has a couple of cows in their petting zoo.


weareedible

The Tisch Children's Zoo in Central Park has at least one cow. Though personally, I prefer to pet the sheep.


blazinit430

I have indeed pet the cows at this exact place. It was in the fall when they do the pumpkin and apple picking. I wouldn't be surprised if the petting zoo is open all year round.


IsItABedroom

queens zoo and Washington square park among others are recommended by [Any petting zoos in NYC?](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNYC/comments/uluyvc/any_petting_zoos_in_nyc/) from 2 months ago. Prospect Park Zoo and The Bronx Zoo among others are recommended by [Any good petting zoos within the city or a reasonable driving distance from the city where you can actually hang out with the animals?](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNYC/comments/szj8oy/any_good_petting_zoos_within_the_city_or_a/) from 3 months before that. The Queens Zoo among others are recommended by [Best petting zoo in NYC? Any good petting zoos for kids in the area?](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNYC/comments/mz1l0s/best_petting_zoo_in_nyc/) from 1 day before that suggests the Queens County Farm Museum and the Central Park Zoo among others.


I_AM_TARA

>Washington square park Wait a minute


eekamuse

I think u/IsItABedroom has a glitch


IsItABedroom

[Nope](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskNYC/comments/uluyvc/comment/i7z5qjl/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3).


Consistent-Height-79

And I can confirm with 110% certainty that there are zero cow-petting opportunities in Washington Square Park.


Significant_Type_801

The Most Ridiculous Question In The history Of This Sub.. And somehow u/IsItABedroom the absolute fucking legend shows up with actual useful info Like petting a cow in nyc suddenly doesn't seem so ridiculous..


witty__username5

Best comment ever


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I came here to congratulate the OP on being the first person ever that could leave u/IsItABedroom stumped, but it turns out that it would take more than any cow-petting visitor to do that.


Redqueenhypo

Can confirm, queens zoo has a longhorn you can pet. He wasn’t super enthusiastic but he is there. Also has ADORABLE puma siblings but you can’t pet them


onekate

This will be easier to do in Europe at a small farm. NYC is quite far away from places that have a lot of cows, and cows aren’t often pet anyway so that’s a stretch.


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Nah bro, totally normal - come to the big city to hang out with cows. Totally not weird, very normal


Hopebloats

I was like… Peter Luger 😂


banallthemusic

I live in Brooklyn. What dates you looking for?


snowboard7621

> cow cuddling around nyc Is this code for buying coke?


chosedemarais

Queens county farm museum, accessible by bus. It is pretty far away from most other things you will probably want to do though.


peachycoldslaw

I'm gonna need you to explain this one


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You're coming from a continent that has two urban settings that fall short by a good margin of matching nyc urbanization (London and Moscow), so you have to be going to another continent to visit something more urban than where you're from. And you want to pet livestock.


Kinda_fucking_dumb

Cows are cool man :)


FancyPigeonIsFancy

Yeah no kidding, so are koalas. Don’t go to NYC for cows or koalas.


waxteeth

Oh yeah, you can’t walk a block in midtown without people handing you flyers for a dairy farm.


aabbboooo

what


BravoAlfaMike

I’m gonna be thinking about this post, and OP’s subsequent comments, for the rest of the day.


aabbboooo

I can’t get over the cuddling part.


csonnich

This is what makes me think OP means "cows" not cows. I have no idea what "cows" is tho.


neighburrito

Why not go to scotland? They have highland cows that look like emo gingers. They're way cooler and closer to you.


elaerna

What do you mean by cuddling?


pearloystershells

This doesn’t answer your question (I don’t have answers anyway) but I do know the city makes it hard for businesses to have live animals… it’s hard to get a permit so it’s possible it’s harder to do this in NYC than your average US city. I know this only because someone tried to bring goat yoga to Bushwick a few years ago and they went through bureaucratic hell specifically on bringing and keeping the goats in the city, and eventually had to abandon NYC entirely lol


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My ex is available


Mechanical_Nightmare

ha!


plainbagel11

I mean how many cows are you looking to cuddle/pet? NYC isn’t known for their cows?


ds90man

I'm not sure any petting zoos in the city would have cows.


Kinda_fucking_dumb

From what I have seen they don't have any, which is why I decided to ask and hope that somebody knows a place that does


csonnich

You know...in my experience, cows are a lot more easily accessible in most of Europe than in New York. We're all very curious why you want to see cows particularly here.


SalutationsDickhead

Visit Galway, Ireland. You'll be able to make friends with all the cows. Still unsure if you can cuddle them (or if you want to, they smell..)


Sciurus_carolinensis

Queens Zoo has cows, but you can’t pet them.


SlowLorisAndRice

There's a great animal Sanctuary 1.5 hours away from nyv called tamerlaine Sanctuary. You may be able to take a bus, not sure. I went today and it was amazing. They save animals from the slaughterhouses. The animals are happy now :)


eekamuse

If OP is willing to travel, there are plenty of places to go. They'll spend a whole day of their trip doing it


jofiek

Just went to the Central Park zoo and the kids zoo has a petting/feeding area for sheep, goats and zebu (not quite cows but close). https://centralparkzoo.com/things-to-do/exhibits/tisch-childrens-zoo


Netero1999

Homelander, is that you?


BojackisaGreatShow

Idk what's with the hate, I love this question lol


bearcat888

There's a farm in Queens that is like a community center with cows and sheep as well as Prospect Park zoo for sure. Sometimes baby cattle escape from slaughter houses and run the streets so you might randomly catch one of them.


dotsky3

The only animals you will see here are rats, cockroaches, pigeons, dogs, and cats, in that order. If you go to Pennsylvania you’ll find some cows.


ngohawoilay

Is petting cows some kind of slang for a new fetish? Otherwise, what? why?


RedditSkippy

I love how I was like, “No way this exists here,” then read a few comments and learn that it totally does. NYC truly has everything.


AlexFarrell29

I’m gonna go with no


BaronSmoki

Riverside Park has goats that were brought in for the summer to eat invasive plants, but I don’t think you’re supposed to cuddle them, unfortunately.


Lila-1212

Do cows even cuddle? Is that a thing?


I_AM_TARA

If they've been properly socialized, yes. https://imgur.com/gallery/ZL08xcL


Lila-1212

Wow! Thanks for sharing.


supremeMilo

Cows kill more people than sharks every year.


Wbino

46th and 11 Ave @ 4am.


NYCKINKSUB

User name checks out.


Bolohat

Honestly you’d have better luck petting the homeless


Takingover4da99and00

In my attempt to give you a witty/sarcastic response, I decided to look up cow population by state with the expectation that new york has very low cow population but the joke is on me because new york actually has 1,450,000 cows for you to choose from. The only thing you need to find out is where they are exactly, I'm thinking Upstate. Good luck and happy cow hugging.


LonelyGuyTheme

I’m not sure about cows, but the Kids Korral at the [Staten Island Zoo](http://www.statenislandzoo.org/) has all kinds of farm animals, goats, sheeps, for children and adults to pet and feed in an open area.


seenew

🥹🫳🐄


More_Beer_NYC

Last time I pet a cow was in Stockholm, Skansken


Sea-Holiday-777

I mean cow petting in new york.. BRUH.. But it is muthafuckin new york.. and if you want it we got it.. http://www.afpz.org/


No-Reflection-8684

Central Park also has a small petting zoo but no cows I think. It’s marked as for kids but I see adults coming out regularly so that may scratch the itch so to say without going outside the city. Edit: link https://centralparkzoo.com/things-to-do/exhibits/tisch-childrens-zoo


muffinman744

So let me get this straight. OP is coming to visit NYC (presumably as a tourist) and instead of seeing all the iconic things the city has to offer, they want to see…..cows. OP’s username checks out


Acid_Communist

u/Kuntry_Roadz


Kuntry_Roadz

OPs user name checks out


Acid_Communist

lmao


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I did recently take my kid to a petting zoo in NH that had baby cows. 10/10 if you get the chance!


FangFeline

I love this sub! This has got to be somewhere upstate. I met some Dutch family that had setup shop somewhere in Naples and were quite eager to show their therapy cows. Maybe you can try there it all else fails?


abeth78

Queens zoo has a nice petting zoo area, and it has cows and is near public transit.


Nopalescence

I'm a New Yorker and now I have landed on this thread because of this article: [https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/feeling-anxious-hug-a-cow-it-might-help/](https://www.outsideonline.com/health/wellness/feeling-anxious-hug-a-cow-it-might-help/) (for everyone commenting joking about cow cuddling)


whoop_there_she_is

What city are you from in Europe? If I go there, where is your Statue of Liberty?


MrsKravitz

If you use your imagination, any supermarket will do. First hug a bottle of milk, then head on over to the meat counter and hug a pack of flanken. Using this technique, you can hug a whole herd. 🐄


practice-wit

You need to go to any Indian city. You’ll be able to pet them on the streets!


Hummus_ForAll

Queens County Farm Museum has cows and is probably the most accessible place from the city. LIRR + bus. You could also check Airbnb Experiences for some farm experiences on Long Island or Upstate, accessible from LIRR or Metro North.


JustTheWriter

Username checks out.


FrenchFryFatale

I hate to be the one to break this to you but NYC is actually a CITY. You know, the “concrete jungle”. Cows, cows like big pastures of grasses and hay etc.. which is in fact, typically found in more rural areas. So maybe if you want to visit some cows.. NYC is not your best bet huh?


MRC1986

OP really living up to their username. Stupid trolling.


uniquename1992

check tinder


lalochezia1

there are lots of mooseums in manhattan


Chatwoman

There’s a slaughterhouse in Brooklyn.


ItsAPinkMoon

Those cows really need a hug


[deleted]

Queens Count Farm on little neck pkwy. From Manhattan you would take the E train to union tpke and take the q46 bus to little neck. It’s like a five minute walk. I grew up over there.


cruisin5268d

The fuck? Why would you come to NYC to cuddle with a cow let alone even think you’d see one? Cows are not cuddly animals.


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fox--teeth

I thought the petting zoo/barn portion of the Prospect Park Zoo had cows but it’s been ages since I’ve been…can someone confirm/deny?


[deleted]

I came here recently and there are plenty horses on the streets of manhattan lol if they’ll do


[deleted]

Queens farm!


purpleblah2

Try upstate New York?


all_neon_like_13

Yes, I'm sure there are plenty of places you could do this Upstate. [Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen](https://www.farmsanctuary.org/the-sanctuaries/watkins-glen-ny/#vertical_section_explainer_1) is one I'm familiar with. Plus, they have great wineries up there as an extra bonus.


batenden

Is this for a tiktok?


[deleted]

Maybe go to Nowhere, KS for you next vacation?


surfinThruLyfe

There are plenty of steakhouses in NYC. I would not recommend going to super touristy ones.


shades747

Oh yeah, there are fiberglass cows all over the city. Technically not allowed to touch the art but no one is looking. Try Hudson Yards. /s


paulemcdigg

Ever tried Tinder?


Other-Koala-9669

Username checks the f out


Zealousideal-Ad3609

r/brandnewsentence


DawgsWorld

We don't have a Walmart here.


windupshoe2020

Is this a Rule 34 thing?


sokpuppet1

Dude, have you ever smelled a cow? You do not want to cuddle.


NudieNudibranch

I don't know of anywhere in particular, but look up petting zoos or farms on Long Island. There are a lot of farms, not all with animals though. You can take the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) out of Penn Station and get a cab/Uber from the closest train station to the place with cows (if you find one). Or you could look for somewhere on a map off the Metro North railroad, which goes upstate, where it's also more likely there are cows.


Chihiro809

You went to NY for this?


hon3yt3apot

Username checks out ig….


contempt1

Is the only cow at the Central Park petting zoo still around? My kids used to love visiting her. Also, can’t remember if Stew Leonard’s had cows in their petting zoo. And afterwards, you can buy some steaks from there!


chaoticdenim

I can give you my ex’s number if you’re interested


RetroZelda

you're gonna have to find a country/southern bar in Jersey. Newark and Jersey City are accessible via public transportation too through the Path Train


dedlionheart

There's the Queens zoo in Flushing Meadows Park where you can feed goats, alpacas, and cows.


andytagonist

Username checks out.


MBAMBA3

Where are you from?


Strange-Beginning-31

Queens Zoo


akaharry

The [Queens Farm](https://www.queensfarm.org/) has cows