The Latest Breaking News from Central Park Zoo

'A fabulous ambassador' Flaco, the beloved New York owl, died after building collision

Flaco, who fled the Central Park Zoo, thrived in New York City on his own for about a year before his death.

WEKU · Feb 24, 2024

Sea lion breaks free at Central Park Zoo during scary New York City floods

No visitors or staff members were in danger and the animal never left the zoo grounds, a city official said

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Escaped Central Park Zoo owl Flaco will be allowed to remain free, officials say

NEW YORK — Flaco, the Eurasian owl that flew his coop at the Central Park Zoo after someone tore open his habitat will remain a free bird — at least for now, zoo officials said Saturday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 19, 2023

Flaco the owl flees New York Central Park zoo after enclosure vandalized

Eurasian eagle owl spotted in midtown since escape as zoo staff try to lure Flaco back by leaving food out for him

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2023

A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose

The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, was discovered missing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after its exhibit was found vandalized. Zoo employees have eyes on the owl.

WEKU · Feb 4, 2023

Owl escapes from Central Park Zoo, eludes NYPD, zookeepers

An owl at the Central Park Zoo flew the coop after someone vandalized its exhibit by cutting through stainless steel mesh

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023