59 reactions | The banded mongoose are always fun to watch. These highly social animals are found in the savannas of southern Africa where they largely feed on insects and small reptiles. Stop by Tropic Zone soon to see them foraging for tasty crickets. | Central Park Zoo | Facebook

We have just welcomed a macaroni penguin chick to our colony! In this video, the chick is under the close, watchful eye of mother Puttanesca and father Tortellini. The chick hatched on June 3, and this marks the first time we have had a Macaroni pair successfully raise their chick, in the past we have foster reared or hand reared macaroni penguin chicks. | Central Park Zoo

95 reactions · 8 comments | Valens and his mate Asha enjoy exploring the waterfall and rocks in their habitat and like to hide in the lush vegetation when they’re not active. A pro tip from Curator Sue: the large rock under the overhang at the front of the exhibit is heated, providing a comfy place for the cats to snooze in bad weather! Stop by to spot our spectacular snow leopards for yourself. They tend to be most active in the morning, shortly after opening. | Central Park Zoo | Facebook

Happy World Sea Lion Day! We’re pleased to share that our California sea lions will be back on exhibit in the next few weeks following completion of exhibit repairs. To help hold you over until they return, here’s another great clip of Senior Trainer Stephanie and Trainer Kathryn working with them during a daily training session at the New York Aquarium. | Central Park Zoo

Penguins

1.5K views · 127 reactions | Today is #WorldPenguinDay! At Central Park Zoo, we have four species of penguin: chinstrap, king, gentoo, and macaroni penguins. They can be found in our Polar Circle exhibit. Next time you visit, see if you can spot Marinara, the first macaroni penguin to be hatched at Central Park Zoo. | Central Park Zoo | Facebook

8.5K views · 137 reactions | What are you waiting for? Follow your friends to the zoo and come visit our new Macaroni penguins. | Central Park Zoo | Facebook