In the center of New York City, beats its green heart - the Central Park. Apart from its landscaped green areas and green areas, the Central Park Zoo is one of the major attractions. Extremely popular among the young visitors, the zoo is home to many exotic animal and plant eco systems. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Central Park Zoo is managed and taken care of by the Wildlife Conservation Society.

The Central Park Zoo is divided into 3 areas of exhibits; namely Arctic, Tropic and Temperate. There is also an indoor rainforest and the zoo is home to many exotic animals like California Sea Lion, Red Panda, Two Toed Sloth, Tamandua, Polar Bear, Snow Monkey, and Snow Leopard as well as different species of birds and reptiles. Some of the other popular exhibits are a colony of leaf cutter ants, the Polar Bear pool, and a chilled arctic penguin house.

The management holds many educational programs and tours at the Central Park Zoo for children that aim at teaching school going children and youth about wildlife and ecosystems from around the world and their conservation. The programs include animal encounters, art activities, exhibit visits, theater shows, puppetry, drama and many other interactive shows.

The Central Park Zoo also offers event management space. This unique space with its background as the spectacular Manhattan skyline is one of the most popular event venues in New York City. All in all, the Central Park Zoo offers a complete package of fun and entertainment for the whole family.

Overview of Central ParkZoo

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_Zoo

Animals and Attractions

http://www.centralparkzoo.com/animals-and-exhibits.aspx

A list of tours available

http://www.centralparkzoo.com/classes-and-programs.aspx

Central Park Event Venue

http://www.centralparkzoo.com/plan-a-catered-event/central-park-zoo.aspx

For people who are interested in visiting the zoos around the city of New York this is the right place to find the information about these zoos. There are a number of zoos in the New York City which are worth visiting. Central Park Zoo, Bronx Zoo and Queens Zoo are some of these.

There are zoos with a variety of animals and reptiles. You will also find aquariums in these zoos. You must take your kids around these if you are planning to give them an educational as well as exciting trip in the city of New York.

You will get all the information you need about the visiting hours, prices for admissions, shows and events, programs and also exhibits and special events if you go through the web pages given below.

The Bronx Zoo is one of the very popular zoos in the New York City.

Official Website of Queens Zoo in New York City

http://www.queenszoo.com/

Listings of New York City Zoos

http://www.newyorkcityzoos.com/

Official Website of Prospect Park Zoo in New York City

http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/

The Central Park Zoo is another of those very popular zoos in the town; there are a lot of presentations organized here on a regular basis. The penguin presentation, the lion presentation and various other shows and programs.

There are various other attractions in the zoos in New York City

Official Website of Central Park Zoo in New York City

http://www.centralparkzoo.com/

You can also go through reviews of people given on various websites and know the different programs happening there. A first-hand experience of these people will give you understanding of what might please and interest you here.

Reviews by the Visitors about the Bronx Zoo in New York City

http://www.nyc.com/arts__attractions/bronx_zoo.1309/editorial_review.aspx

If you know about the city traffic and rush hours in New York City, your drive to the zoos will be a lot less stressful, and you will thoroughly enjoy your experience at the zoos.

Website for Understanding the City Traffic between 2 Points in NYC

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/traffic