5 Favorites at Central Park Zoo
When snow covers New York's Central Park, the outdoor exhibits at Central Park Zoo become even more special. They transform into winter landscapes from mountains in Central Asia to rocky coastline of California. Where else can you see and learn about animals from those habitats on a lazy Sunday afternoon? 1. Snow Leopards One mysterious mammal that I cannot even spot at Central Park Zoo sometimes is the snow leopard. Snow leopards live on the mountain ranges in Central Asia. So the snow leopard exhibit here at Central Park is built as hilly as possible. Some of them being born and raised at the zoo, the resident snow leopards sure know the best places to hide. Snow Leopards ( Uncia uncia ) at Central Park Zoo 2. Snow Monkeys Another mammal at Central Park Zoo with snow in the name is the Snow Monkey, also known as Japanese Macaque ( Macaca fuscata ). These are the rosy faced monkeys that are often look like they have been enjoying a hot spring for too long. Fun fact: the
