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General information, zoo history, map, education program summary, animal photos and descriptions, and calendar of events. Part of The Wildlife Conservation Society.
Plan Your Visit. Whether you want to see snow leopards and snow monkeys or plan your day around a sea lion feeding, here's what you need to know to have an awesome day with wildlife. Buy Tickets.
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).
The zoo is open every day of the year and features three major biomes: the Tropic Zone, Temperate Territory, and the Polar Circle. From tropical birds, to snow leopards, grizzly bears, and one of the nation’s largest colonies of Antarctic penguins, there are animals to enjoy in every season.
Find over 130 species at the Central Park Zoo, from giant grizzly bears to tiny leaf cutter ants. A walk around the Zoo's five plus acres will take you through a variety of habitats, all carefully designed to recreate the natural environment of the animals they house.
The Central Park Zoo, managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, is home to a range of animals including sea lions, snow leopards, and exotic birds.
Have a classic New York City experience at your next visit to the Central Park Zoo. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Central Park Zoo is designed to recreate each animal’s natural environment.
Get unlimited admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo while also helping us with our mission to protect wildlife and inspire the next generation of zoologists and conservationists.
Oasis of wildlife in downtown Manhattan where visitors can encounter more than 1,400 animals in a variety of habitats, including a tropical rain forest to view rare birds and icy Antarctica to view penguins and other chilly creatures. Duration: 2-3 hours. Meets animal welfare guidelines.
The zoo in Central Park now attracts nearly a million visitors a year from all over the world. The new zoo is divided in several different sections that provide the animals with homes as close to their natural habitat as possible.
