Snow Monkey Hot Tub – Central Park Zoo

Snow Monkey Hot Tub – Central Park Zoo

by | Nov 4, 2020

Central Park Zoo Snow Monkeys (or Japanese Macaques) enjoy their “Hot Tub”, much as they do the volcanic baths that keep them warm in their native Japan. Fun Macaque Facts The Japanese macaque is an intelligent species. Researchers studying this species at...

Central Park Grizzlies Debut at the Zoo

by | Jan 9, 2015

Betty and Veronica, the Central Park Zoo’s newest inhabitants make their official debut today.  They’ve been busy  exploring all the nooks and crannies of their new home, a radically redesigned enclosure that once housed Gus, the Zoo’s beloved polar...

Central Park Zoo’s snow leopard cub enjoys its first snow day

by | Jan 8, 2015

Despite frigid temperatures Central Park Zoo’s adorable snow leopard cub, 6-month-old Malala, ­enjoyed the light dusting of snow that blanketed Manhattan.   She and her mother were among many Gotham dwellers who were in awe of the picturesque powder that hit the East...

Sip For The Sea Benefit at the Central Park Zoo

by | Sep 5, 2013

THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY hosts its first SIP FOR THE SEA benefit to support the New York Aquarium as it recovers from Hurricane Sandy. SIP FOR THE SEA features pairings of sustainable wines from The Hess Collection with sustainable seafood and other special...

Baby Mongoose Pups at the Central Park Zoo

by | Nov 16, 2010

Rikki Tikki Tavi would be so proud – four banded mongoose pups and their parents have moved into the Tropic Zone. These petite African carnivores get their name from the black stripes across their backs. And what’s tinier than a dwarf mongoose? Well, their pups,...

Snowfall and Snow Leopards

by | Jan 11, 2009

This evening has brought a delightful frosting to the park, although it is scheduled to be replaced by slushy grey muck by morning. One of the most romantic views in the park is Belvedere Castle in the snow. And while we’re on the subject – Snow leopards...