Leisure park · Central Park
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Central Park Zoo
Sea lions, snow leopards, red pandas and penguins in a compact zoo that small legs can manage, with feeding times through the day and the Tisch Children's Zoo for petting and feeding animals.
| What | Leisure park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Child rate 3–12; 2 and under free. |
| Where | Central Park, Manhattan |
| Address | 830 Fifth Ave. (64th Street & 5th Avenue), New York, NY 10065 |
| Season and hours | Open all year. Until 31 October 2026: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, weekends and federal holidays 10:00–17:30. 1 November 2026–March 2027: daily 10:00–16:30. Last entry one hour before closing. |
| Getting there | About 10 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on centralparkzoo.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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