Watch Polar Bears Unwrap Presents at the Central Park Zoo
Fact I just learned about polar bears, from David Attenborough: apparently their sense of smell is so acute that they can detect a baby seal under the ice from a MILE AWAY. That is ridiculous. And I think it means that the Central Park polar bear must be constantly tormented by the overpowering smell of seals, since they live like 50 feet apart. If I were that polar bear, I would probably wish for a chance to visit the harbor seal exhibit for Christmas. Just to say hello.
I would probably also thoroughly enjoy getting a giant fishsicle, which is what this polar bear will be unwrapping at 5:30 pm next Friday and Saturday, during the Central Park Zoo’s Winterfest celebration. The zoo staff also hands out presents to the penguins and the snow leopards, all free with the cost of admission. There are few things cuter than when animals act like people (otters holding hands!) so if you can find an excuse to do this I highly recommend it. More details here.
Presents to the Penguins
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Penguin house
Presents to the Snow Leopards
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit
Presents to the Polar Bears
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Polar bear exhibit
Winterfest
Central Park Zoo
Fifth Ave at 64th St.
$7 — $12 admission
Dec. 17 and 18
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