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The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. In conjunction with the Central Park Zoo's operations, the WCS offers children's educational programs, is engaged in restoration of endang…
The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo located at the southeast corner of Central Park in New York City. It is part of an integrated system of four zoos and one aquarium managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society. In conjunction with the Central Park Zoo's operations, the WCS offers children's educational programs, is engaged in restoration of endangered species populations, and reaches out to the local community through volunteer programs.
  • Location: Central Park, New York City, United States
  • Owner: Wildlife Conservation Society
  • Date opened: 1864 (menagerie) · December 2, 1934 (zoo) · August 8, 1988 (renovated)
  • Land area: 6.5 acres (2.6 ha)
  • Memberships: AZA
  • Public transit access: New York City Subway: trains at Fifth Avenue–59th Street · trains at 68th Street–Hunter College · New York City Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M66, M72, Q32
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