A tumble of joy and tiny shoes, sticky fingers and soft fur—welcome to a summer’s day at the Central Park Zoo, circa 1944. Originally published on the cover of The New Yorker by artist Tibor Gergely, this vibrant scene captures a swirl of children feeding, petting, sliding, and squealing through the zoo while the animals—utterly unbothered—grin and bask in the spotlight.
With 1000 pieces of pure nostalgia, it’s a charming time capsule of city life at its most playful. A lovely gift or rainy day retreat for art lovers, puzzle fans, and anyone who still remembers the thrill of feeding a goat one sticky peanut.
