Why should I visit Central Park Zoo?

Central Park Zoo is home to some of the city's most unique views. Stop by for the chance to spot snow leopard, take in a sea lion show, or find your inner child at the Children's Zoo. Explore which outdoor and indoor exhibits you'd like to stop by first. Rides, animal feedings, and more to make it the best day ever.



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The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre (2.6 ha) zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

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Cool Facts about Central Park
  • Anyone Can Adopt a Park Bench.
  • Central Park Is One of the City's Most Popular Destinations. ...
  • Central Park Was – and Remains – an Expensive Part of City Life. ...
  • The Entire Park Was Built by Hand. ...
  • Frederick Law Olmstead Designed Central Park. ...
  • New York City Purchased the Park Land in 1853. ...


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“Zoos allow us to experience nature and are a great resource for understanding more about conservation, biodiversity and sustainability, as well as bringing many positive benefits to human mental health and well-being.”

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Educating children about animals at a young age allows them to remember the animals for the rest of their lives. Zoos are often able to keep endangered animals safe from harmful environments. Zoos can also rehabilitate animals and give them a space to grow healthy again.

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It's just fine. It's the sort of show that you turn on and laze through in the summertime while eating watermelon and waiting to check the score on the Red Sox game. If you can overlook the preposterous science behind the plot, the implications of such an event do make for some decent drama.

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Currently the world's largest zoo in terms of number of species in residence is Moscow Zoo (Moskovsky Zoo-park) in Russia.

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Become a WCS Member today and begin a year of adventure at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and Prospect Park Zoo. Complete the wildlife fun by adding the NY Aquarium.

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