New York, April 24, 2026 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo held Dream Night tonight exclusively for children who are currently or were recently hospitalized due to long-term, chronic illness or disability.

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Hundreds of children with their families had the zoo to themselves and were treated to a VIP experience. Staff from all five of WCS parks in NYC helped ensure each child could enjoy an exclusive evening. This is the third year that the Central Park Zoo hosted this special event which included access to the entire zoo after hours with animal experiences, dancing, face painting and other children educational experiences.

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The Central Park Zoo is a Wildlife Conservation Society park in New York City.