New York City Central Park Zoo Lion
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New york city central park zoo lion. Although the zoological society of philadelphia chartered the philadelphia zoo 35 years before the new york zoological society was established central park s zoo may be the oldest municipal zoo in the united states and today the central park zoo is one of the most visited features in the park. History of central park zoos. In the 1930 s the menagerie needed repairs and new york city parks com mis sioner robert moses per haps the most influ en tial man in the city s plan ning his tory felt the city needed a zoo of its own. Part of the wildlife conservation society.
For penguins and sea lion lovers see 3 186 traveler reviews 3 184 candid photos and great deals for new york city ny at tripadvisor. The zoo reopened on 2 decem ber 1934. Situated in central park the central park zoo was host to a number of various animals from around the world with its chief attraction being the famed alex the lion who had been rescued as a cub from being adrift in a crate at sea. It was state of.
Things to do experience wildlife in the heart of manhattan. You were expecting a talking lion. See 3 186 traveler reviews 3 184 candid photos and great deals for new york city ny at tripadvisor. For many people central park is the place to visit in new york followed by the american museum of natural history so of course it was on our list of things to do.
General information zoo history map education program summary animal photos and descriptions and calendar of events. You won t find alex the lion at central park zoo but you will find the t rex at the american museum of natural history in new york. Central park zoo is home to some of the city s most unique views. Central park was pretty littered in bright white snow.