How to Visit the Central Park Zoo in New York
The Central Park Zoo has only been around since 1988 but has, in that short time, become a jewel in the crown of Central Park. Inexpensive, easily accessible and extremely adorable, the little zoo is a perfect way to spend a lovely afternoon in New York. From the cute-as-a-button Penguins to the iconic Sea Lions, Central Park Zoo will never disappoint.
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The Central Park Zoo is located inside the park, and open 365 days a year. In the fall and winter, its hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the spring and summer, it is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the weekends.
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To get to the entrance, take the N or W (yellow) subway trains to Fifth Avenue. Exit out towards Fifth Avenue and walk four blocks north, with the park on your left. Enter the park at 64th Street.
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Take 6 (green) train to 68th Street/Hunter College as an alternate to the above. Exit onto Lexington Avenue and then walk three blocks west towards Central Park. Cross Fifth Avenue and take a left, with the park on your right, walking four blocks to 64th Street. Take a right and enter the park.
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Locate the main zoo building, straight ahead. Take a right and walk 20 feet to the ticket booth for the zoo, which is on your left. Adults tickets cost $8, Seniors $4 and Children (3 to 12) $3.
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Once you enter the Zoo you will see that its animal houses are laid out in a counterclockwise fashion. Begin with the Sea Lion tank directly to your right when you enter, and work your way through all the animal houses on the outside rim of the zoo. Make sure not to miss the polar bear, penguins or the monkey house.
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Once you are satisfied with your zoo visit, exit the Central Park Zoo back towards Fifth Avenue and take a left. Walk under a small overpass and locate the children's petting zoo on your right. Your ticket to the Central Park Zoo will gain you entrance here as well. Make sure to feed the goats and pet the pig!
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