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Central Park Zoo

830 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY 10021
212 439 6500
Ranked #150 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 214 Reviews
Type: Zoos
Owner description: Oasis of wildlife in downtown Manhattan where visitors can encounter more than 1,400 animals in a variety of habitats, including a tropical rain... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The Zoo is at a great location. You can go to the zoo and then go out and enjoy the rest of the city. It's perfect.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Central park zoo is one of many zoo's in the US and I believe it's one of the smallest. The inspiration for the film Madagascar the film this small zoo packs a huge sea Lion pool, a snow tiger enclose and polar bears. Sadly I didn't get to see any pola bears but great for small kids and reasonable ticket... More

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New York City, New York
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

All together within one hour the tour in this zoo will be over. But its great for the children, as the animals are are concentraed in the small place. The highlights are seal feeding mid-day and penguins. The cons- that don't have a big verity of the wildlife in this spot , for that I would rather go to Bronx... More

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Bayonne, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

It was a good place to visit in NYC if you have kids, but it is nothing out of this world, just a place to hang out with the kids so they can have fun looking at the exhibitions.

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Brooklyn, New York
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This is nice because it is doable in a few hours. The penguins and polar bears are the best.

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Asheville
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We enjoyed visiting the Central Park Zoo. It is not the biggest zoo, but it was very nice. The penguins and sea lions were adorable. The rain forest was really neat as well, some of the birds just walk right up to you. This is a perfect attraction for children or for people who just like animals.

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Paris, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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The Central Park Zoo is lovely. While it isn't the biggest zoo with the widdest variety of animals, it is a beautiful place to spend a few hours. Time stops, and you forget that you're in busy noisy New York. Everyone is in awe in front of the animals, trying to catch glimpses of the snow leopard, snapping pictures of... More

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nyc
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

She loves the seals! It's such a great space in the center of NYC to take young kids. Dont' miss it!

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NY
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Took my daughter to see the zoo. It was adorable, and loved the penguins especially. Set out beautifully amongst the splendor of Central park.

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Tampa, Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is underrated in my mind. There are never heavy crowds and you can get around quickly. The selection is not huge, but it provides a welcome distraction if you have kids. The childrens area is great for little ones as they can get a bit more hands-on

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