The Central Park Zoo

The Central Park Zoo
Author: Joan Scheier
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738511009

Countless New Yorkers, as well as visitors from all parts of the world, have experienced an oasis just a few feet off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. Since the 1860s, Central Park has been the home of three different zoos: the menagerie, the zoo of 1934, and what is today known as the Central Park Zoo. The Central Park Zoo begins with the menagerie of the 1860s, an impromptu public zoo begun when citizens and circuses started donating animals to the city. It continues in 1934, when Robert Moses-perhaps the most influential man in the city's planning history-built a newer zoo, remembered to this day for its lions, tigers, elephants, and gorillas. It ends with the brand new zoo and exhibits built in 1988 under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Society. With stunning, rarely seen images, The Central Park Zoo not only is a treat for the eyes but also comes alive with the barking of sea lions, the soft fur of snow monkeys, the sweet smell of peanut butter, and the taste of "ice cakes"-treats for the zoo residents, of course.

Central Park Zoo

Central Park Zoo
Author: Joan Scheier
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2002-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781531607197

Countless New Yorkers, as well as visitors from all parts of the world, have experienced an oasis just a few feet off Fifth Avenue in the heart of Manhattan. Since the 1860s, Central Park has been the home of three different zoos: the menagerie, the zoo of 1934, and what is today known as the Central Park Zoo. The Central Park Zoo begins with the menagerie of the 1860s, an impromptu public zoo begun when citizens and circuses started donating animals to the city. It continues in 1934, when Robert Moses-perhaps the most influential man in the city's planning history-built a newer zoo, remembered to this day for its lions, tigers, elephants, and gorillas. It ends with the brand new zoo and exhibits built in 1988 under the supervision of the Wildlife Conservation Society. With stunning, rarely seen images, The Central Park Zoo not only is a treat for the eyes but also comes alive with the barking of sea lions, the soft fur of snow monkeys, the sweet smell of peanut butter, and the taste of "ice cakes"-treats for the zoo residents, of course.

Polarity Bear Tours the Zoo

Polarity Bear Tours the Zoo
Author: Sue De Cuevas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692015520

Tells the story of a polar bear's adventures in New York's Central Park Zoo.

Good Night Central Park

Good Night Central Park
Author: Adam Gamble
Publisher: Good Night Books
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2011-11-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1602191131

Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area's attractions and rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place. From the statues to the street performers, the most interesting aspects and features of Central Park are explored in the colorful book, including the zoo, the various pools and ponds, Lasker Pool and Rink, and the Conservatory Garden. Visitors to the Big Apple or children that call New York City home will love reading about the famous urban park.

And Tango Makes Three

And Tango Makes Three
Author: Justin Richardson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481460951

The heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo got the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.

The Language of Conservation

The Language of Conservation
Author: Jane Preston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Conservation of natural resources
ISBN: 9780988862500

"This volume tells the story of an alliance between key institutions in six cities. It traces a ground-breaking collaboration between libraries and zoos working together to bring one of humanity's geatest tools--poetic language--to the service of conservation."--Page 4 of cover

The Park and the People

The Park and the People
Author: Roy Rosenzweig
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 642
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801497513

Delineate the politicians, business people, artists, immigrant laborers, and city dwellers who are the key players in the tale. In tracing the park's history, the writers also give us the history of New York. They explain how squabbles over politics, taxes, and real estate development shaped the park and describe the acrimonious debates over what a public park should look like, what facilities it should offer, and how it should accommodate the often incompatible.

The Ark in the Park

The Ark in the Park
Author: Mark Rosenthal
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780252071386

The history of one of the oldest zoos in the US, filled with pictures and wonderful stories about the people and animals who made Lincoln Park Zoo. The evolution of zoos in America is also covered.

A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park

A Green Place to Be: The Creation of Central Park
Author: Ashley Benham Yazdani
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0763696951

How did Central Park become a vibrant gem in the heart of New York City? Follow the visionaries behind the plan as it springs to green life. In 1858, New York City was growing so fast that new roads and tall buildings threatened to swallow up the remaining open space. The people needed a green place to be — a park with ponds to row on and paths for wandering through trees and over bridges. When a citywide contest solicited plans for creating a park out of barren swampland, Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted put their heads together to create the winning design, and the hard work of making their plans a reality began. By winter, the lake opened for skating. By the next summer, the waterside woodland known as the Ramble opened for all to enjoy. Meanwhile, sculptors, stone masons, and master gardeners joined in to construct thirty-four unique bridges, along with fountains, pagodas, and band shells, making New York's Central Park a green gift to everyone. Included in the end matter are bios of Vaux and Olmsted, a bibliography, and engaging factual snippets.

The Dancing Clock

The Dancing Clock
Author: Steve Metzger
Publisher: Tiger Tales
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Clocks and watches
ISBN: 9781589251007

Inspired by the Delacorte Clock in Central Park, this rollicking read-aloud pays tribute to one of New York City's most beloved monuments. At every hour, the dancing clock chimes and the fun begins! The clock's merry band of animals performs for the crowd below. From his home in the zoo, Milo the snow monkey watches the band too. His friends beg him to play, but all Milo wants to do is join the musicians and dance. Then one day, he gets his big chance. The zookeeper forgets to lock Milo's gate, and Milo sets off on an unforgettable adventure!