Hours & Rates
The Central Park Zoo is open 365 days a year.
Spring hours
Mar 31–May 27 |
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday;
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Weekends & holidays |
Summer hours
May 28–Sept 3 |
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily |
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Fall hours
Sept 4–Nov 4 |
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday–Friday;
10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Weekends & holidays |
Winter hours
Nov 5–Mar 29 |
10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily |
Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to closing.Total Experience Tickets
Total Experience tickets include entry to the Main Zoo, Tisch Children's Zoo, and one admission to the 4-D Theater.
| Adult |
$18.00 |
| Child (Ages 3-12) |
$13.00 |
| Senior (65+) |
$15.00 |
4-D Theater
Two family-friendly short films, Planet Earth: Ice Worlds from BBC Earth and Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure, rotate in our 4-D theater. The visual drama of these 3-D films is heightened by a variety of sensory effects in the theater, from water mist, blustery winds, and snow to bubbles, scents, seat vibrations, and enhanced floor lighting.
| Ages 3 & up |
$7.00 |
| WCS Members |
$4.00 |
General Admission Tickets
General Admission tickets include entry to the Main Zoo and Tisch Children's Zoo.
| Adult |
$12.00 |
| Child (Ages 3-12) |
$7.00 |
| Senior (65+) |
$9.00 |
School and camp groups can receive discounted admission by booking a guided tour.