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Zoos and Aquariums

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Parks & Recreation owns one aquarium and four zoos throughout the city. These facilities are managed and administered by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

NameLocationPhone #More Info
Central Park Wildlife Center & Tisch Children's Zoo5th Avenue & East 64th Street, New York, NY 10021(212) 439-6500Official Central Park Zoo website

Directions to Central Park

Know Before You Go

There are currently 3 service interruptions affecting access within this park.

ParkCentral Park

Beginning June 27, 2018, Central Park will become entirely car-free. The Central Park transverse roads at 97th, 86th, 79th and 65th Streets will remain open to motor vehicles.

Nature CentersBelvedere Castle Visitor Center

Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The castle will reopen to the public in 2019. To reach our Urban Park Rangers at Central Park, please call (212) 360-1444.

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Beginning Monday, February 26, Belvedere Castle will be closed for restoration. The surrounding plaza and terrace remain open, but will also close in the coming weeks. The Belvedere will reopen to the public in 2019. For more information on the restoration of Belvedere Castle, please visit Central Park Conservancy's website.

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