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Zoo Admission

Admission includes entrance to the Main zoo, Tisch Children's Zoo, and one visit to the 4-D Theater. All visitors must have a date-specific ticket. Every guest, every day.

 

Starting at

Adult (13 & over)

$22.95

Senior (65 & over)

$18.95

Child (3 - 12)

$16.95

Child (2 & under)

FREE

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Member Admission

All Members must reserve a date-specific ticket in order to visit. Your membership number is required to make a reservation.

 

 

Adult Member Ticket

FREE

Child Member Ticket

FREE

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You can arrive at the zoo within one hour of the entry time you select. For example, a 10:00am time spot means you must enter between 10:00 and 11:00am. Once you're here, stay as long as you would like.

Park Hours

April 5 — November 1, 2025

Mon-Fri
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends & Federal Holidays
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

November 2, 2025 — April 1, 2026

Daily
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Last entry is 1 hour prior to closing.

Getting Here

The Central Park Zoo is located near the southeast corner of Central Park and is easily accessible by mass transit.

By Subway

Take the N, R, or W trains to the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station and walk north four blocks to 64th Street. Or take the Lexington Avenue #6 train to the 68th Street/Hunter College station, walk west 3 blocks to Fifth Avenue, take a left, and walk four blocks south.

By Bus

The following buses stop on Fifth Avenue, between 59th and 65th Streets: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M66, Q32.

Car Parking

While there is no parking at the Central Park Zoo, there are many near-by parking garages. We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero.

Don't Miss a Thing

The Central Park Zoo Admission ticket provides the best value of a one-day visit, including the 4-D Theater.

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Membership Benefits

One year of admission to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and/or the NY Aquarium

Save Money. Membership pays for itself in just one visit.

Save More Money. Members receive discounts on food, retail, events, and programs.

Exclusive invites to Member-only events like Members’ Evenings

Free Member’s only t-shirt

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Limited Admission Tickets

Limited admission tickets include admission to the Main zoo, Tisch Children’s Zoo, but do NOT include admission to the 4-D Theater. All visitors must have a date-specific ticket. Every guest, every day.

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All park experiences/amenities are subject to change. Some attractions are seasonal. Attraction availability is always subject to unforeseen conditions including weather, mechanical, safety, capacity, crowding, and/or animal-related considerations. All schedules are subject to change.

TICKETS ARE RAIN OR SHINE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO CREDIT, REFUND OR CANCELLATION. NOT FOR RESALE.

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