December 6, 2024 - A new puffling has joined the Atlantic puffin colony at the Central Park Zoo, delighting visitors with its playful behavior. It is one of only three successfully hatched this year in AZA accredited institutions.
This young puffin is part of a conservation effort to protect the species, which faces threats from habitat loss and climate change. The Central Park Zoo encourages visitors to learn about Atlantic puffins and their ecological importance while observing the puffling as it grows.
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