Summer is here! Cool off with our new king penguins at the renovated exhibit, Polar Seabirds: Life on the Edge of the World. Join our zookeepers as they feed sea lions, penguins, and harbor seals during daily enrichment sessions. Say hello to our mini-Nubian goats and other barnyard creatures at the Tisch Children’s Zoo. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Hours

March 27–October 31, 2010

Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Weekends and holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

November 1, 2010–April 1, 2011
Daily 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Location

The Central Park Zoo is located at 64th Street and Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York. It is easily accessible by mass transit.

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Dining Options

Rest and re-fuel at the Dancing Crane Cafe! We’re committed to providing Zoo guests and Central Park visitors with a wide variety of high-quality meals, snacks, beverages, and desserts that include carefully prepared fresh and healthy choices.

Gift Shop

Visit Zootique to take home a souvenir to remember your visit. During the holidays, shop for tree ornaments, cozy pajamas for all ages, sweatshirts and winter gear, and adorable plush toys. The store is open from 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. For more info, call (212) 794-0284.

Accessibility

The Wildlife Conservation Society is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all of our guests. The accessibility chart provides general information for individuals with disabilities about the physical and visual accessibility of zoo grounds. Please consult the current Zoo map handout, distributed at the entrance gate, for additional park information and schedules.

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Programs & Tours

The Central Park Zoo’s Education Department offers programs to enrich your children’s zoo visit with hands-on discovery and interactive learning. We offer toddler programs for caregivers and little ones, preschool programs, after-school workshops, and weekend classes for school-age children. We also offer guided tours and classes for school groups both at the zoo and in your own classroom. All programs require advance reservations.

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Visitor Rules

  • The Central Park Zoo is a smoke-free park.
  • Visitors under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times.
  • Do not feed our animal residents or throw things in exhibits, and stay on public paths at all times.
  • Please respect and leave untouched the plants and native wildlife around you.
  • Pets are not permitted. Guests who rely on service animals may bring them into the Zoo, provided that the animals remain properly leashed. Guests are solely responsibility for the care and control of their animals.
  • Deposit trash in designated receptacles.
  • Radios, bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, or scooters are not permitted in the Zoo. Ball playing is also prohibited.
  • Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
  • We reserve the right to inspect packages, bags, and containers.
  • We reserve the right to escort from zoo grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals or the park, or that impinge upon the enjoyment of the park by other guests.
  • Weapons of any kind are not allowed in the Zoo.
  • The solicitation of visitors, or the selling of any items is prohibited within the Zoo, at its entrance gates, and along boundary sidewalks.
  • During your visit, you may be videotaped or photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission here serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.
  • Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without the express permission of WCS Public Relations. Please send your request to brusso@wcs.org.

For further information please call 212-439-6500.