10. Delacorte Clock at Central Park Zoo

Located above the arcade between the Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo, Central Park Zoo’s iconic timepiece known as the Delacorte Clock has established itself as one of the most beloved monuments within the green space. The clock is dedicated to George T. Delacorte, the publisher and philanthropist who gifted the fixture to the park in 1965.

Everyday between 8am and 6pm, the digitally programmed clock plays one of thirty-two nursery rhyme tunes on the hour. It also features sculpted animals, including a penguin, kangaroo, bear, elephant, goat, and hippo that parade around the clock. Additionally, two sculpted monkeys with mallets strike the bell on the hour. The full list of songs, which can be seen here, are divided into four seasonal categories; Christmas songs, for instance, are programmed to play from December 1-25. For more fun facts and secrets of the Central Park Zoo, click here.