Astor Court and Sea Lion Pool
At the heart of the park, bark hello to the sea lions, tour Zoo Center, and take a trip back in time to the Zoo's earliest days. Built at the turn of the 20th century, Astor Court's Beaux-Arts buildings are New York City landmarks.
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