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Central Park Upcoming Events Feature New Guided Nature Walks – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Upcoming Events Feature New Guided Nature Walks

Wildlife spotters recorded a major surge in native mammal activity this week. Read about the new guided tracking walks starting in February.

City Health Department Mandates Veterinary Audits for Carriage Fleet – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

City Health Department Mandates Veterinary Audits for Carriage Fleet

Health officials order urgent veterinary audits for 48 carriage horses in Central Park following a public collapse, tightening safety rules.

Protests Block Central Park South Following Carriage Horse Collapse – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Protests Block Central Park South Following Carriage Horse Collapse

Activists gather for a vigil on Central Park South after the death of carriage horse Deniz, demanding an immediate transition to electric carriages.

Central Park Wildlife Initiative Tracks Native Species in the Ramble – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Wildlife Initiative Tracks Native Species in the Ramble

Local naturalists track a major rise in native wildlife species inside Central Park, launching new educational guides for autumn visitors.

Central Park Wildlife Survey Confirms Active Coyote Population – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Wildlife Survey Confirms Active Coyote Population

A new wildlife survey documented seven native species near the Delacorte Theater, including an active coyote tracking through the northern woodlands.

Central Park Wildlife Tracking Confirms Rising Native Animal Sightings – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Wildlife Tracking Confirms Rising Native Animal Sightings

A surge in native species sightings, including eastern bluebirds and coyotes, has prompted new conservation guidelines in Central Park for 2026.

Paddleboat Sightings Confirm Growing Urban Wildlife Diversity – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Paddleboat Sightings Confirm Growing Urban Wildlife Diversity

Wildlife spotters documented active coyote sightings near the Delacorte Theater, showcasing the biodiversity in the park's 843 acres.

Central Park Zoo Leads Avian Tracking Project in the Ramble – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park Zoo Leads Avian Tracking Project in the Ramble

The Central Park Zoo and local birdwatchers are collaborating on an avian tracking project in the Ramble after a historic spring migration season.

Central Park's 843 Acres Host Diverse Wildlife Population in 2026 – Article thumbnail
Wildlife & Nature

Central Park's 843 Acres Host Diverse Wildlife Population in 2026

Central Park’s extensive 843 acres are a vital refuge for diverse wildlife, from coyotes to turtles. Conservation efforts maintain habitats for over 200 bird species and numerous mammals.