Central Park Zoo: Spring Season

The Central Park Zoo is one of New York's great family destinations — compact, walkable, and packed with personality. Spring is prime time: the sea lions get restless, the red pandas come outside, and the tropical rainforest house feels especially lush. The adjacent Tisch Children's Zoo is perfect for toddlers who want to feed and pet goats, sheep, and ducks. Combined with a Central Park stroll, it makes for an ideal half-day.