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The Central Park Zoo is North America’s first zoo to succeed in breeding an extremely endangered sea duck. The eight Chinese mergansers ducklings are now on view at the Tisch Children’s Zoo.

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo is saddened to report that its beloved polar bear, Ida, died today at an advanced age. At 25 years old, Ida was an older bear. Polar bears live in the wild an average of 18 years.

Four new king penguins move into the zoo’s Penguin House as the exhibit gets a makeover.

Meet Angel’s new baby at the Tisch Children’s Zoo. With his fluffy coat, gangly legs, and soft little calls of bleeeaaat, this kid is not to be missed!