Nearly every visitor to New York City, specifically Manhattan, knows about Central Park, and, that it offers everything from jogging paths to horse and carriage rides to The Boathouse Restaurant and Wollman Rink. What many visitors do not realize is that Central Park is also home to a niffy little zoo that can be a great diversion from the chaos of the city.
Central Park Zoo is located on 5th Avenue at East 64tth Street, and, the 6.5 acre facility offers over 130 species for viewing enjoyment and education. Admission ranges from $11.50 per child to $18 per adult. See a schedule of daily activities that take place at the zoo by visiting: http://www.centralparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/activities.aspx
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General Information quoted from www.centralparkzoo.com/
- Address: 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
- Area: 6 acres (3 ha)
- Hours: Sunday hours 10:00 am–5:30 pm (4:30 pm winter months)
- Phone: (212) 439-6500
- Directions: http://www.centralparkzoo.com/plan-your-trip/directions.aspx
For more information about Central Park Zoo please visit: http://www.centralparkzoo.com/
