Central Park Zoo and Tisch Children's Zoo
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🦒 Zoo · Manhattan
2.5 hours · $$ · No reservation needed
- 🚇About 10 min by subway or carFrom Midtown · Getting there: Subway N/R/W to 5 Av–59 St, then a 5-minute walk
- 🍼Stroller-friendlyFlat surfaces — bring the stroller
- 🌳Some shadeGreat on sunny days · Good on cool days · Rain-OK
- ⏱️Typical visit: 2.5 hoursBest seasons: Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
A small zoo in the southeast corner of Central Park that fits neatly into two hours: the sea lion pool is at the center with feedings three times a day, the penguin and puffin house is cool, snow leopards and red pandas are on the hillside, and the Tisch Children's Zoo next door lets you feed sheep and goats.
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