A friend is visiting New York and she went to the Central Park Zoo where she promptly sent me a photo from her cell phone.

Tufted Puffins at the NYC Central Park Zoo

According to the official Central Park Zoo they have approximately 15 Tufted Puffins at their location. =) YAY for puffins!

For now, here is the general information about the NYC Central Park Zoo in case you wish to visit:

Location: East Side between 63rd and 66th Streets

Detail:
- Hours: April – Oct. Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm, Weekends 10 am – 5:30 pm; Nov. – March Daily 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Admission to Wildlife Center includes admission to Children’s Zoo: Adults $10.00; Senior Citizens (65+) $7.00; Children 3-12 $5.00; Children under 3, Free
- General Information: 212-439-6500