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The Central Park Zoo, located within New York City’s famed Central Park, and is open every single day throughout the year. The zoo is made up of three major biomes: the Polar Circle, the Temperate Territory, and the Tropic Zone. It is also home to the Tisch Children’s Zoo, where young kids can get up-close and personal with sheep, goats, and more. The Polar Circle exhibit features puffins, penguins, and harbor seals that are sure to delight guests with their antics. The Temperate Territory transports visitors to Asia where they can visit with cranes, red pandas, and snow monkeys.

64th St & 5th Ave, New York, NY 10021, Phone: 212-439-6500

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