Central Park Zoo (with baby)

You can feel that the people here care. The paths are clean, the penguins are happy celebrities behind glass, and the kids all press their faces to the windows like this is magic — and in some ways, it still is. But then you stop at the snow leopards. Or the sea lions circling in their small pool again and again. And suddenly, it’s not just a zoo anymore — it’s a quiet moral question with fur and...

Central Park Zoo is a great little gem right in the heart of Manhattan. It’s amazing how much they’ve packed into such a small space—from penguins and sea lions to snow leopards and tropical birds. The exhibits are well maintained and easy to walk through, making it perfect for families or anyone wanting a quick nature break in the city. It’s not a large zoo, but that’s part of the charm—you can s...

One of the most iconic places in the world. This zoo is central to New York and it's rich history. The animals are extraordinary from its snow leopard to the snow monkeys to the red panda. One of the most amazing exhibits aside from the three female grizzly bears that are absolutely adorable and very interactive is the penguin exhibit. It is an amazing exhibition where people can see the penguins ...

A small but lively zoo full of fascinating animals. The bird aviary was my favorite part of the zoo many of the birds roaming freely. Snow leopards, Grizzly bears, Red pandas, seals and other animals make this zoo worth the effort of taking a day off to enjoy all of it

I am only giving 3 starts because of the multiple ADA issues. Many various difficulties for the wheelchair. The cobblestone entrance is uneven. The right side of the hill up to the Snow Leopards and bears is so very very steep! The hill to the left is less steep. Many of the viewing partitions have a wooden top rail right at eye level for the wheelchair user. Some of the inner doors to the buildi...