Central Park Zoo in Brief:
Located on Manhattan's Central Park, the Central Park Zoo is a great choice for visitors with children and for animal lovers who want a taste of wildlife while visiting Central Park. The Tisch Children's Zoo offers visitors a variety of interactive activities for children, including a petting zoo, climbing activities and performances.
Getting to the Central Park Zoo:
- Central Park Zoo Location:
Enter at 5th Avenue south of 65th Street (Map) - Tisch Children's Zoo: between 66th and 65th Streets off of Fifth Avenue
- Central Park Zoo Subways: N/R/W to 59th Street/5th Avenue; F to 63rd Street/Lexington
Central Park Zoo Phone:
212-439-6500
Central Park Zoo Admission:
Admission covers both the Central Park Zoo and the Tisch Children's Zoo.
- $12 for Adults
- $7 for Children 3-12
- $9 for Seniors (65+)
- Free for Children under 3
- Free for Members
Central Park Zoo Hours:
- Summer Hours: (late March - October) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays
- Winter Hours: (November - March) 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- The zoo is open every day, year round
- Last admission sold 30 minutes before closing
Good to Know About the Central Park Zoo:
- Admission covers access to both zoos, though the entrances are separate
- Animal feedings are scheduled periodically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Check the events schedule online to see what special activities will be going on when you're at the zoo
- Check out the entertaining Wildlife Theater performances from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Smoking is prohibited at the zoo
- The Leaping Frog Cafe offers a simple menu for visitors
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Central Park Zoo Official Website:
About the Central Park Zoo:
Visitors to the Central Park Zoo will be impressed with the breadth of animals on display, as well as the quality and cleanliness of the zoo. The Central Park Zoo welcomes nearly 1 million visitors annually who come to see the diverse collection of animals that call the Central Park Zoo home. Animals have lived in the area around the Central Park Zoo since the 1860s, but the current Central Park Zoo has been open only since 1988. Visitors will find the Central Park Zoo appealing because of its convenient location in Central Park, as well as its digestible size -- you can see the entire zoo in about 2 hours.
The Central Park Zoo is home to a variety of animals, including seals, sea lions, penguins, snakes, bugs, monkeys and birds. From a steamy rain forest environment to an icy Antarctic penguin habitat, the zoo offers visitors a chance to see animals of all shapes and sizes from a variety of climates.
The Tisch Children's Zoo is located a short walk from the Central Park Zoo and offers young visitors the opportunity to pet and feed animals, as well as plenty of places for safely climbing and exploring. They will also enjoy seeing the daily feedings of the sea lions, harbor seals and penguins throughout the day.
