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Located within New York's iconic Central Park, the Central Park Zoo takes you into the fascinating world of wildlife, right in the city’s bustling core. As one of the country’s most beloved zoos, it’s an experience that brings the magic of nature to life. Here's everything you need to know about booking your tickets to help plan an unforgettable day at the zoo.
From snow leopards to tropical birds, the zoo houses over 130 species of animals from diverse ecosystems, giving you a chance to see creatures from around the globe in beautifully designed habitats at the heart of New York.
There’s always something new and exciting to explore at the Central Park Zoo’s special events like 4D theater experiences, penguin feeding, and sea lion feeding that promote wildlife conservation and awareness.
Nestled within Central Park, the zoo is a peaceful escape from the busy streets of Manhattan surrounded by nature, allowing you to enjoy both wildlife and the beauty of one of New York's most famous parks.
With interactive exhibits like the Tisch Children’s Zoo and daily animal feedings, there are plenty of activities to keep children entertained and engaged.
Located at the southeast corner of Central Park, the zoo is easily accessible via public transportation or by walking through the beautiful park itself, making it a convenient stop during your NYC adventure.
This central attraction features playful sea lions performing during daily feedings, delighting audiences with their acrobatics and fun antics.
Yes, tickets to Central Park Zoo are timed. You must reserve a specific entry time in advance and enter the zoo within one hour of your selected time slot.
Central Park Zoo tickets grant you access to all the main exhibits, including the Sea Lion Pool, Snow Leopard exhibit, and more.
Yes, your ticket covers entry to both the main zoo and the Tisch Children's Zoo.
Yes, separate tickets are required for special events held at Central Park Zoo like for the 4-D Theater experience, seasonal events, or programs and educational programs.
Children under 3 years old do not need a ticket and can enter for free.
You cannot reschedule your Central Park Zoo ticket for another day or get a refund, as all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend on your selected date, you may share your tickets with a friend or family member to use.
Had a great time at the Central Park Zoo with my 11 year old grandson. The zoo staff was friendly and the animals entertained especially the seals.
I spent a magical afternoon at the Central Park Zoo with my three nieces visiting from Texas—ages 10, 9, and 5—and it was a hit for all of us. From watching the sea lions put on a splashy show to spotting the red pandas lounging in the trees, every corner of the zoo sparked excitement and wonder. The Tisch Children’s Zoo was a favorite—especially the petting area where the girls got up close with goats and sheep. The zoo is small enough to explore without feeling rushed, but packed with enough variety to keep all three kids engaged. Clean facilities, friendly staff, and a perfect mix of education and fun. We ended the visit with a walk through the gift shop and some well-earned ice cream nearby. Highly recommend for families with young kids—easy to navigate, stroller-friendly, and filled with New York charm.
Amazing place. Beautiful enclosures. Animals active and engaging. Really loved our visit
We love the zoo our favorites were the lemurs and monkeys
Very well designed park, with various observation points to encourage respectful interaction with the animal world
More intimate than larger city zoos.
it's got to be the bears and the penguins. i'd never seen a chinstrap penguin before and it was pure magic!!!
There were several animals not seen (bears et al) and other displays unavailable because work was being done. There was a gay flag flying next to the American flag which I find personally insulting for a public institution to push their political agenda on mostly children. Get real
the ticket wouldn't properly scan and we were denied entry and we refused to pay extra to get in so we never managed entry really upset
I could not read date and ended up buying wrong date. They would not switch it so I lost money.
The PDF not opened when I was there. I lost the tickets.
Think tour guides name was David he is a volunteer on a Monday. He made our visit worthwhile. He is so polite friendly but still professional
Had a two hour guided tour with a zoo docent that was just fantastic. I had very inquisitive grandchildren, who asked many questions and had most of them answered in a very nice way.
Very easy to use and the park was lovely.
Animals, habitats, care taken to plant so many flowers
The zoo did not meet my expectations, I thought I would see more exotic and different animals.
Great location and selection of animals. Loved the petting zoo!
Experience the Central Park Zoo, a perfect escape for families and wildlife enthusiasts in the heart of New York City.
Inclusions
Entry to Central Park Zoo
1 entry to 4D Theater show
Access to the following exhibits:
Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard
Central Garden & Sea Lion Pool
Grizzly Bear & Treena’s Overlook
Polar Circle
Temperate Territory
Tisch Children’s Zoo
Tropic Zone: The Rainforest
William
Christine
Abraham
Had a great time at the Central Park Zoo with my 11 year old grandson. The zoo staff was friendly and the animals entertained especially the seals.
Amazing Museum with some many incredible artists. Visiting MOMA is sharing a moment with Vincent Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Matisse, Dalí, Warhol, Magritte, Klint, Mondrian... What a colection!!!
I spent a magical afternoon at the Central Park Zoo with my three nieces visiting from Texas—ages 10, 9, and 5—and it was a hit for all of us. From watching the sea lions put on a splashy show to spotting the red pandas lounging in the trees, every corner of the zoo sparked excitement and wonder. The Tisch Children’s Zoo was a favorite—especially the petting area where the girls got up close with goats and sheep. The zoo is small enough to explore without feeling rushed, but packed with enough variety to keep all three kids engaged. Clean facilities, friendly staff, and a perfect mix of education and fun. We ended the visit with a walk through the gift shop and some well-earned ice cream nearby. Highly recommend for families with young kids—easy to navigate, stroller-friendly, and filled with New York charm.
Amazing place. Beautiful enclosures. Animals active and engaging. Really loved our visit
The best museum ever! Highly recommended.
No waiting in line, it was perfect!
The Museum self is amazing and all artwork.
Loved the huge tapestry exhibit and all the old favourite masters - can't beat a Starry Night ❤️
We love the zoo our favorites were the lemurs and monkeys
Classics and Contemporary in such an unbeliveble Building, it's needed to do, if you have a stay in NY
The enormous space of the museum and all the different rooms
Both sights, the Edge an d the MOMA were expressing and worthwhile going. We enjoyed both very much, even our teenage boys liked the museum
The buying process was really smooth and at the entrance finding the tickets and scanning them was easy even without connection
Wonderful day at MOMA! Hot and humid outside and delightful way yo spend an afternoon seeing all the wonderful art exhibits.
I loved the swirling mass of people, it made it feel like a whirlpool as I went from painting to painting to sculpture to installation
As an art teacher & artist, I feel the spaces & display provided wonderful viewing for all attending. The lighting was well done. The numerous, extraordinary, important art works that I have only seen in art history books, were glorious to see. Each was breathtaking! I was thankful to be able to view & approach each work intimately & respectfully, allowing me to enjoy the artist's hand at work. I feel more connected historically, humanly, & artistically to our world. My inner passions for art have been stirred to the point of brimming over with inspiration. Thank you to all professional staff & MoMA for a day well spent traveling through time with creativity & passion.
We arrived into Manhattan at 1:25 pm. We'd last eaten at 3 am EST. The moma not only was smazing- but we ate ate 2 of their cafes. I am celiac -and they were able to accommodate those allergies! The food was fresh and high quality! Great adventure!
CAMP films, artwork, I've been to the MOMA before and appreciate that I only recognized a few pieces and was seeing many new works.
The museum staff were very rude to visitors, yelling at them to get away from the paintings. EVERY single painting should have the railing around the front of it so people will respect the boundary & the "guards" don't have to yell every five seconds. It really detracted from the experience.
I ran out of time to visit the 4th floor. I didn't see my favorite painters 😩 they threw us out in a bad way. If they had explained it to me before I would have gone earlier.
I enjoyed the various artworks displayed around the museum, although my absolute favourite was the retro-design and pop culture section located at the northern part of the 3rd floor. It featured a walkman, first Mac PC, and a first moka Express along with various facts about these pop culture icons
The experience was wonderful. From the moment we ordered the ticket through the very user-friendly hall, the possibility of bringing wine into the hall was wonderful. The audience cooperated, the perfect direction, the talented cast, we enjoyed every moment. Thank you.
Very well designed park, with various observation points to encourage respectful interaction with the animal world
Amazing experience! Saved my time purchasing the tickets beforehand!
The museum is fantastic, there wasn't huge crowd. But the museum would be open until six.
Looking to get more for your money? Save 11% with this combo of 2 New York City must-dos.
Inclusions The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Entry to MoMA
Free audio guides in 9 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish
Entry to all special exhibitions
15% discount in Harry Potter Shop, New York, till April 30
Central Park Zoo
Entry to Central Park Zoo
Entry to a 4D Theater show
MoMA
Central Park Zoo
Barbara
Heather
Jürgen
The ticket sales system is super efficient and fast I did it through the same website. The museum is super big, great and organized.
Had a great time at the Central Park Zoo with my 11 year old grandson. The zoo staff was friendly and the animals entertained especially the seals.
We didn't have much time (1 day) to explore. We were able to buy a combo ticket for ferry and museum. We were very happy with everything. Be sure to show up early and get in line for ferry, to ensure the best seats for taking photos.
I spent a magical afternoon at the Central Park Zoo with my three nieces visiting from Texas—ages 10, 9, and 5—and it was a hit for all of us. From watching the sea lions put on a splashy show to spotting the red pandas lounging in the trees, every corner of the zoo sparked excitement and wonder. The Tisch Children’s Zoo was a favorite—especially the petting area where the girls got up close with goats and sheep. The zoo is small enough to explore without feeling rushed, but packed with enough variety to keep all three kids engaged. Clean facilities, friendly staff, and a perfect mix of education and fun. We ended the visit with a walk through the gift shop and some well-earned ice cream nearby. Highly recommend for families with young kids—easy to navigate, stroller-friendly, and filled with New York charm.
A super case. Interestingcekspozyvje. It takes a very fuzzy time to get around everything.
Amazing place. Beautiful enclosures. Animals active and engaging. Really loved our visit
The way the objects showed and the addicational things behind it
We love the zoo our favorites were the lemurs and monkeys
Easy booking. Great experience.
very practical, I had no trouble accessing the attractions.
Super family friendly! Great experience with my Dino-obsessed threenager. Lots of dinosaur exhibits to see. We picked up a few Dino books in the gift shop and had lunch in the food hall. They had a variety of kid-approved meal choices there.
Quick access, easy to locate with the map provided and all the signage, plus the meteorite and dinosaur fossil area.
We had planned to go, but I didn't purchase tickets ahead of time because I wasn't sure if we'd change our minds. So I bought the tickets through headout while we were outside the venue. Everything was seamless, and the museum itself was amazing. We had to leave before we could see all of it. So we will definitely be back. Thank you!
The family really enjoyed the museum and that's what is important. It was great to see and have our list. A lot to see in such a short time we had.
Ticketing was OK by internet but not clear witch exibition was availlable ! So I didn't buy an additional ticket for exibition.
Fantastic exhibition. We entered at 11 a.m. and left at 5:30 p.m. after seeing the last few floors running from the huge exhibit . I also recommend doing one of the 6 experiences the museum offers
Van Clef exhibit fantastic Be careful you don't buy from a voucher seller: confused staff : Cost more to add an exhibit $$$ This voucher cost me at least 30 minutes of extra time at staff booths. They come up first when u buy on line!!
Very well designed park, with various observation points to encourage respectful interaction with the animal world
hi crowdy cause rain y weather but really interesting museum
The exhibit were extraordinary
The exhibition is amazing. We focused on what we wanted to see and were able to see everything we had planned.
I love to see so many animals and so many interesting things about human history.
Very comprehensive of American history
Already with these entries everything was very easy, very beautiful places.
I had to wait in a reasonably long line to exchange my ticket for the museum entrance.
Forget juggling multiple bookings! Dive into fossils & galaxies at AMNH, and then meet penguins & sea lions at the zoo.
Inclusions American Museum of Natural History
Entry to the American Museum of Natural History
Access to over 40 permanent halls plus the included exhibitions:
Apex Stegosaurus Fossil
Cosmic Splendor
Extinct and Endangered
Eyes on the Universe
Opulent Oceans
Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry
The Changing Museum
What's in a Name?
Wi-Fi onsite
Central Park Zoo
Entry to Central Park Zoo
One-time entry to 4D Theater show
Exclusions American Museum of Natural History
Food and beverages
Additional special exhibitions
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park Zoo
Kirsten
Corinne
Jodi
Had a great time at the Central Park Zoo with my 11 year old grandson. The zoo staff was friendly and the animals entertained especially the seals.
Amazing place. Beautiful enclosures. Animals active and engaging. Really loved our visit
We love the zoo our favorites were the lemurs and monkeys
More intimate than larger city zoos.
I could not read date and ended up buying wrong date. They would not switch it so I lost money.
Think tour guides name was David he is a volunteer on a Monday. He made our visit worthwhile. He is so polite friendly but still professional
Had a two hour guided tour with a zoo docent that was just fantastic. I had very inquisitive grandchildren, who asked many questions and had most of them answered in a very nice way.
Animals, habitats, care taken to plant so many flowers
The zoo did not meet my expectations, I thought I would see more exotic and different animals.
Great location and selection of animals. Loved the petting zoo!
Experience the diversity of New York firsthand with this ticket as you explore two iconic attractions, one immersed in culture and one interacting with wildlife.
Inclusions The Museum of Broadway:
Central Park Zoo:
Entry to Central Park Zoo
Entry to 4D Theater show
Access to the following exhibits:
Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard
Central Garden & Sea Lion Pool
Grizzly Bear & Treena’s Overlook
Polar Circle
Temperate Territory
Tisch Children’s Zoo
Tropic Zone: The Rainforest
The Museum of Broadway:
Central Park Zoo:
William
Christine
Abraham
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