Central Park Zoo

Marinara is the first macaroni penguin hatched at the zoo! You can tell she's young because she hasn't fully developed her feather tufts that give macaroni penguins their name. Stop by and visit the Polar Circle exhibit to see her.

Visit four species of penguins in the Polar Circle exhibit at the Central Park Zoo, whose work supports the protection of animals in the wild. http://nyer.cm/oDudw5q

The smoky jungle frog is an impressive hunter! It largely eats insects, but is also known to eat spiders, birds, lizards, frogs, small mammals, and is the only frog known to eat scorpions! #DidYouKnow

Before your next visit to the zoo, check out our Know Before You Go page for safety guidelines and more.

The Patagonian cavy, also known as the mara, is the world’s fourth largest rodent. Native to Argentina, they resemble giant jackrabbits but have also been compared to small deer when running. Visit our cavies at the Tisch Children's Zoo.

The majestic black swan is native to Australia and is featured on the flag of Western Australia. In addition, they are monogamous and both parents raise the offspring which are called cygnets.

Happy #NationalBirdDay! Today, we’re celebrating the beautiful birds at the zoo.

In the wild, snow leopards are called ghost cats due to their elusive nature and nearly silent movements.

Due to the snow, the Central Park Zoo will be closed again tomorrow, February 2nd. Guests with ticket reservations will be contacted by email with details for rescheduling. Thank you again to our essential staff who have been caring for all of our animals!

Happy New Year everyone! We’re open today start off the new year with our animals at the Central Park Zoo.

Due to the expected storm, the Central Park Zoo will be closed on Monday, February 1st. Guests with ticket reservations will be contacted by email with details for rescheduling. A big thank you to our essential staff who will be here for the care of our animals. Stay safe and warm everyone!

Meet Joanie! She recently arrived at the Central Park Zoo. See if you can spot her on your next visit!

Happy Holidays from the Central Park Zoo! We’re open today feel free to come by and spread some holiday cheer.

We’re open and can't wait to see you! Please note that winter hours are now in effect; the zoo is open daily from 10am-4:30pm. For your safety, we’ve made some changes to the park experience:: all guests (including Members) will need to select a date and time online before visiting masks will be required and sanitizing stations will be available throughout the park please visit our Know Before You Go page for full details: centralparkzoo.com/planahead... Hope to see you soon!

Check-in with our recently born prehensile-tailed skink! An interesting fact unlike most reptiles that lay eggs, prehensile-tailed skinks give birth to live young after a 6 to 7 month gestation. They usually give birth to a single young but twins have been recorded.

Up-close with one of our red pandas. #DidYouKnow they are native to the temperate forests of the Himalayas where they can forage for their diet of bamboo?

The Central Park Zoo is home to gentoo penguins, as well as king, chinstrap and macaroni penguins.

Let’s visit the red pandas in Temperate Territory!

On Election Day, may these grizzly bears inspire you to vote!

Weekend check-in with the grizzly bears!

Happy Halloween! Like this red panda, lots of species throughout the animal kingdom wear masks year round.

Today is #WorldLemurDay! As one of the world’s most endangered group of mammals, lemurs need our help! Here at Central Park Zoo, you’ll find black-and-white ruffed lemurs in Tropic Zone.

Due to the weather, the Central Park Zoo will be closed tomorrow, December 17th. Our essential staff will be here for the care and safety of our animals. If you have a daytime ticket, please contact the reservation center for future rescheduling at 800-433-4149 or [email protected]. Stay safe everyone!

Happy #NationalCatDay brought to you by this snow leopard. The Wildlife Conservation Society has been a long term global leader in snow leopard conservation. For more information: http://ow.ly/gPpU50C64FW

Meet the prehensile-tailed skink that was recently born at the zoo! Skinks are native to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. They are largely arboreal and get their name because they use their tails for grasping as they move among the trees. Because of this, they can be known as monkey skinks!

Time to explore the rainforest. How many species will you spot during your next visit to the Tropic Zone?

Happy #InternationalSnowLeopardDay! DYK: Snow leopards are sometimes called ghost cats? That makes them especially deserving of a visit in October!

Happy #MonkeyDay! Whisk off to the Temperate Territory for a visit with the snow monkeys.

We’re celebrating #ReptileandAmphibianAwarenessDay. DYK: WCS leads conservation programs across the globe to protect and these often underappreciated animals? Learn more about one of our programs: http://ow.ly/H4HI50BYBEz

You don’t need to travel far to get outdoors, enjoy wildlife, and take in gorgeous fall foliage. Central Park Zoo has it all!

From the bright hue of a blue jay’s wing to a remarkable red panda, share a photo of the pop of color wildlife can bring to a winter landscape. #WCSWildView

Snow monkeys do their own unique leaf clean-ups in Temperate Territory in the fall. Disclaimer: some leaves may have been eaten during the making of this video.

We’re open today! Come hang out with harbor seals, red pandas and grizzly bears!

It felt like a good day to have a sea lion appreciation post.

Have you made your weekend plans yet? We highly recommend taking a stroll through Central Park and stopping by the zoo to visit the sea lions. Doesn’t that sound like a perfect fall outing?

Where does the only cow in Manhattan reside? Central Park Zoo of course! Come meet our zebu named Opal. You’ll also find grizzly bears, red pandas and snow leopards like this one!

In the wild, snow leopards are known to jump 20 to 30 feet when chasing speedy prey.

We think Mondays should be for monkeys, like these snow monkeys in Temperate Territory!

#DidYouKnow: Our Polar Circle exhibit was built to replicate conditions penguins and puffins experience in the wild? Air and water temperatures are maintained below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, while special lighting simulates natural seasonal adjustments in day/night cycles.

On your next visit, be sure to visit the snow monkeys.

Central Park Zoo is a wildlife haven in the heart of the city.

Happy Thanksgiving! Central Park Zoo is open today if you’d like to swing by to walk off the turkey and stuffing just remember to get your tickets online before coming!

There’s a variety of animals here at Central Park Zoo, including a wide range of tropical birds and an engaging troop of black-and-white ruffed lemurs. Keep your eyes peeled!

#DidYouKnow a grizzly bear’s claws can measure up to four inches long? They can use them for a variety of tasks, much like humans use their fingers.

In addition to king penguins, we have gentoo penguins, macaroni penguins, chinstrap penguins, and puffins at Central Park Zoo. If you waddle on over for a visit, you’ll find them in our Polar Circle exhibit.

Have you ever noticed the granite eagle sculptures that grace the central garden surrounding the sea lion exhibit? How they came to be there is a conservation story in itself. Read more about how they found their way to the zoo in #WCSWildview: http://ow.ly/sxeK50CiLw9

Macaroni penguins joined Central Park Zoo's thriving Antarctic penguin colony in 2017. This is a picture of "Marinara", the first macaroni chick hatched at the zoo in June to parents Gnocchi and Alfredo. Macaroni penguins are listed as Vulnerable due to the impacts of marine pollution, commercial fishing, and climate change on their food supply. Here's Marinara, more grown up and fully integrated into our colony of king, gentoo, chinstrap and macaroni penguins. Marinara is still growing; her characteristic orange and yellow crest won't be fully developed until she is 3-4 years old. Marinara and our other penguins are engaging ambassadors for the fascinating world of the Antarctic region and the importance of its conservation.

We’re celebrating #GooseDay! The emperor geese shown here are sometimes known as painted geese. You can probably see why. How about a visit to enjoy them in person in the Tisch Children’s Zoo?

Make sure everyone is counted. September 30 is the LAST day to complete the U.S. census! It will affect many years of funding for our schools, hospitals, and parks including the Central Park Zoo! 2020Census.gov

As if we need another reason to celebrate red pandas, today is #InternationalRedPandaDay. You’ll find our red pandas in Temperate Territory.

DYK: Snow Leopards can’t roar. They purr, mew, hiss, moan, growl, and make a sound called a ‘chuff’.

Relax - there are still twelve official days of summer left! Suggestion: spend one of them with a snow leopard.

Behavioral training helps stimulate our animals’ natural behaviors, and allows them to become comfortable during routine medical check-ups.

Central Park Zoo is the perfect place to spend #NationalWildlifeDay, checking in with true American icons: the grizzly bears.

It’s #WorldPrimateDay! Great day to visit the snow monkeys at Central Park Zoo!

There’s still time to see a sea lion this summer!

Now that our indoor exhibits have re-opened, where will you go first - Tropic Zone or Polar Circle?

It’s lemur time! Our indoor exhibits re-open today (with limited capacity to allow for social distancing). See you in the Tropic Zone!

Happy #WorldGoatDay! It’s a great day to bond with a friendly goat in Tisch Children’s Zoo.

DYK: In the wild, snow monkeys live in habitats where snow covers the ground for several months out of the year, just as it does in New York. No other non-human primates live in colder climates, or as far north of the equator as snow monkeys.

Did you know that less than HALF A DOZEN statues of American women exist in public spaces of our 12 major cities? IF/THEN is here to change that! Today they installed 6 LIFE SIZE 3D statues of their ambassadors here at the zoo! https://bit.ly/IfThenExhibit1

Great news: our indoor exhibits will open August 24! Whether it’s the macaroni penguins or lemurs, which animal are you most excited to visit? Let us know in the comments!

Take a few minutes and answer the U.S. Census. It will affect ten years of funding for our schools, hospitals, and parks including Central Park Zoo!

Technically today is #WorldLionDay, and sea lions are not actually lions. But every day is sea lion day in our hearts.

It’s only right that #InternationalCatDay falls on #Caturday. We’re giving this holiday the grandeur it deserves by featuring one of our favorite big cats. Celebrate with us and visit the snow leopards in person this weekend.

Weekend plans? Suggestion: spending time with sea lions.

Happy Monday! It’s brunchtime in Temperate Territory.

Do your weekend plans involve Patagonian cavies? Tisch Children’s Zoo is open. Just saying.

It’s a great day to find a nice shady spot to relax. Find yours at the zoo!

We’re open for all guests as of today! Reserve your ticket online, and we’ll see you at the zoo! http://ow.ly/60fe50AHab7

During the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, we say thank you to the essential workers who keep our zoos and aquarium running every day. Share your own message of support in the comments.

National Zoo Keeper Week falls at the same time as our reopening! If you’re visiting the zoo, share a photo or video of your favorite animal w/ a message of thanks to the keepers who care for them. Use #ThankYouKeepers & tag @CentralParkZoo; we’ll share some throughout the week!

We can’t wait to open the zoo tomorrow! Before we welcome you back in person, here’s another Zoodle to get you excited about one of our favorite animals: the American bison!

We look forward to inviting Members back to the zoo on 7/20 & all guests on 7/24. Due to yesterday’s announcement, our indoor exhibits will remain closed temporarily. We appreciate your patience and look forward to seeing you at the zoo soon! CentralParkZoo.com/PlanAhead

Next week will be a wonderful reunion between our animals and our guests. Which animal do you plan to see first when you return to the zoo?

Are you ready? We’re just one week away from our Members-only reopening days on July 20-23! There’s still time to become a Member now and be here with us.http://ow.ly/NYcK50AwNW3

As a special thank you to the healthcare heroes who have kept us safe, we're offering FREE admission to WCS’s four zoos and aquarium through Labor Day. Bring your work ID with you on your visit and relax with wildlife, on us. Use the code HERO2020 to reserve your ticket now: http://ow.ly/1eda50AvGQA