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NYC is a Zoo, So Families Should Buy a Membership and Save

March 31, 2009 by Lance Somerfeld

Two of us New York City stay-at-home dads wanted to take advantage of the abundant sunshine and 60 degree temps today. Where to go when you have no plan? The Central Park Zoo, of course! After a long and isolating winter, Central Park and fresh air were a great remedy today. We had full reign of the place today with no lines and no crowds, as most people were at work. It is not a huge, but when you have an hour or two, you can see most highlights including the sea lion show, awful smelling penguins, a polar bear swimming laps, and the children’s petting zoo. On a weekend, it’s jammed, compared to a weekday like today, when it’s a pleasure!

One little-known deal worth sharing with you (but gaining more exposure), is that the Central Park Zoo is part of the NYC Wildlife Conservation Society. This society also includes the Bronx Zoo, NY Aquarium in Coney Island, Queens, and Brooklyn Zoo. Therefore, you can take advantage of their Membership Family Pass, which you can obtain for as little as $120. This gives you, a guest, and up to two kids free annual admission to all five wildlife park locations and free parking passes along with 16 park attraction passes. In these hard economic times – based on the significant cost of the admission prices, this family pass pays for itself and then some after only a few visits. Take advantage now as the weather warms up and  see you soon at the zoo!

Here is the link: http://www.bronxzoo.com/become-a-member.aspx

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Filed Under: events, NYC Tagged With: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo

About Lance Somerfeld

Lance Somerfeld, co-founder of City Dads Group, lives with his wife and two children in New York City. He frequently contributes to the conversation about modern fatherhood, work-life balance, shifting gender roles, and brand’s marketing to dads. He has appeared on local and national television, including CNN, Today and Katie. He has been quoted by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, GQ, Parenting and The Atlantic.

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  1. manicmaven says

    April 5, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    you guys look great! can’t wait to take advantage of the zoo membership. it’s such a fantastic deal for anyone looking to stretch their budget.

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