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Winterfest at the Central Park Zoo November 30, 2010

Posted by judylobo in Big Cats, Fish, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Polar Bears, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.
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Tis the season at the Central Park Zoo’s Winterfest! During the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December, the Zoo will be open until 6:30 p.m. so visitors can celebrate the season and stroll paths decked with thousands of sparking lights and festive greenery.

Guests will delight in the polar-themed performances by the WCS’ Wildlife Theater and enjoy live animal encounters in the Zoo Gallery. Don’t miss the snow leopards, polar bears and penguins receiving presents filled with their favorite treats, including fishsicles and festive fruits. All activities are included with Zoo admission ($12 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, $7 for children 3 to 12, and free for children under 3)* so don’t miss this “cool” experience for the whole family!

Winterfest Schedule: December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18.

2-6 p.m.-Wildlife Theater performances on the hour in the Zoo Gallery

2:30-5:30-Live Animal Encounters on the half hour in the Zoo Gallery

2-6 p.m. – Crafts in the Zoo Gallery

3:30 p.m.-Penguin Presents

4:30- Snow Leopard Presents

5:30- Polar Bear Presents

*Please note the Children’s Zoo will be closed after 4:30 p.m.

Central Park Zoo: Mid-November November 14, 2010

Posted by judylobo in Birds, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Pigs, Red Pandas, Sea LIons, Wildlife, Zoo.
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While at the Central Park Zoo this week I saw five adorable new goats at the Tisch Children’s Zoo. Also look for the new muntjac and the fat growing baby mongooses and mountain coatis. To see these photos larger go here. Don’t forget to view the short video of Central Park Zoo’s penguins below.

Central Park Zoo – 11.7.10 November 7, 2010

Posted by judylobo in Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, Mammals, Mongoose, Mountain Coati, Nature, photography, Polar Bears, Snow Leopard, Snow Monkeys, Wildlife, Zoo.
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Fall is a great time to visit the Central Park Zoo. The leaves are beautiful and the temperate animals are more active than ever. Check out Ida the polar bear as she plays with one of her toys.  You can also ooh and ah at our four adorable Banded Mongoose babies and four Dwarf Mongoose babies.  Don’t forget to walk up the hill to see our gorgeous Snow Leopards, Red Panda and Snow Monkeys. To see these photos larger go here.