Central Park Zoo – Address & Directions

Several subway lines provide direct access within a short walking distance of the zoo entrance.

N, R, or W Trains: Exit at the Fifth Avenue/59th Street station. From the exit, walk north on Fifth Avenue for five blocks to 64th Street and enter the park.

6 Train (Lexington Avenue Local): Exit at the 68th Street/Hunter College station. Walk west three blocks toward Fifth Avenue, then turn left and walk south to 64th Street.

F or Q Trains: Exit at the Lexington Avenue/63rd Street station. Walk west toward Fifth Avenue and enter the park at 64th Street.

The following bus routes stop along Fifth Avenue between 59th and 65th Streets, placing you at or near the zoo’s main pedestrian entrance:

M1, M2, M3, and M4: These buses run south along Fifth Avenue and north along Madison Avenue.

M5: Runs along Fifth Avenue (southbound) near the park.

M66 and Q32: Provide crosstown and local service with stops near the southeast park corner.

There is no on-site parking at the Central Park Zoo. For those driving into Manhattan, it is recommended to secure a spot at a commercial parking garage in the Upper East Side or Midtown East.

Drop-off Point: Vehicles can drop off passengers at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 64th Street. From there, follow the pedestrian path past the Arsenal building to reach the ticket windows.

Nearby Garages: Several independent parking facilities are located on East 62nd, 63rd, and 64th Streets between Fifth and Madison Avenues. It is often more cost-effective to reserve a space in advance through a parking app.

Biking is a convenient way to reach the park, though cycling is not permitted on the footpaths inside the zoo itself.

Bike Racks: Racks are available near the entrance at East 64th Street for those using personal bicycles.

Citi Bike: There are high-capacity Citi Bike docking stations located at Fifth Avenue & East 63rd Street and Fifth Avenue & East 67th Street.