I remember seeing this as a kid in the movie Balto so it was really cool to finally see it in person all these years later.

I remember watching the story of this dog on tv and had to come to see him, well his statute, in person. So much detail and so great to see. It’s a see and read to learn the story behind this great pup!

Endurance, Fidelity, and Intelligence! The character traits printed on the plaque of the Balto statue are character traits that we should all be emulating. The iconic story of the snow dog (and team) that helped to bring medical supplies to a remote location in Alaska is timelessly inspiring as proven by the fact that this statue has been made. Following the epic journey Balto and team were sold to a vaudeville show in Los Angeles where they were badly treated. A concerned businessman from Cleveland Ohio noticing the poor situation of the dogs worked to bring the dogs to Ohio where they resided in Brookside Zoo the remainder of their years. Balto who died in 1933 was taxidermized and remains on display in the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

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We drove 4.5 hours and walked 4.5 miles just so my 7y.o. could touch Balto. Taking this pic was on his little bucket list! Cute!

I love going here!! The story behind it is so cool and the statue itself is beautiful :)

No other statue or monument in NYC has genuinely moved me more, than Balto.Greatest dog of all time. Period. If you don’t know about Balto, please take a moment right now to educate yourself and what he did.Never forget Balto.

Lovely little statue that we visited after watching the movie Togo, a truly inspiring story.

It looks beautiful in daylight. Maybe they should consider installing lights for at night time. The Balto story was a memorable part of my childhood. It’s a great place for tourist to go. It’s also rather secluded. 10/10 should go see the balto statue among other attractions in Central Park.

Nostalgia! Always came here as a kid. Great Central Park landmark. Particularly for kids familiar with the story.

Its TOGO, NOT BALTO!!!! Watch the movie, read the story, so you can understand!

One of many great statues in central park

Love dogs. I am sure there are some great Dogs of New York that can be honored as well.

Admire Balto every time I pas by

Perfect place to walk my dog early morning

I’m in special love with the moment when I saw personally this statue. One of my favorite cartoons was Balto when I was so young. Lovely ️

Very nice area next to the turtle pond

One of my favorite statues and story! I love Balto!

Great chikdrens park with splash pad bearby!

Its pretty. Right outside of the park.

Come rubb his backfor good luck! Such a good monument. And in a great place;) Good luck WILL follow!

You can watch TOGO movie to know about statue.

Nice location in the park next to kids playground and the butterfly garden

Its off to the side of the road, but a good place to visit. Hop on, take a pic or two

Of the monuments I enjoy seeing in Central Park is the Balto Statue just before the Willowdell Arch bridge. Sculpted by Frederick George Richard Roth and erected in 1925, here you see a bronze of a Siberian Husky called Balto, who famously led a dog team through terrible winter conditions on a 675 mile journey to bring medicine to an isolated community in Alaska.Balto is wearing dog sled gear and is standing upon a boulder. There is an plaque with dedication message mounted into the face of the boulder, just below the Balto statue. Have a quick look before moving on to other intended sightseeing in Central Park.

Great spot to stop and enjoy the park.Balto was a good boy and deserves all the attention he can get.

10/10 good boy, highly recommend this compared to the Chris Columbus statue

Best Alaskan sled dog memorial statue in Central Park!

Balto was one of many great dogs that made the life saving trip but TOGO was the greatest who made the longest and most important leg of the trip and deserves to be credited as such. We shall not rest until this wrong has been righted!

Strongly feel that Togo’s statue should be right next to this one, if not in its place. I just to respect and honor Balto but after knowing the reality I feel speechless.

People please watch the movie Togo ( the untold true story).. if you have not yet watched it you must!! It tells the real story about this statue, and what really happened that day

I strongly feel that Togo’s statue should be right next to this one, if not in its place. Togo travelled 260 miles to retrieve the serum that saved the children! Balto only traveled the last 30 miles.

Its a cute statue in the park

My nephew really wanted to check out this statue, because he knows the story of balto. Hes a dog that saved a village by carrying medicine to them. He knew the details way better than me. Its a fun free thing to do with kids.

Balto didnt really save people. Togo saved the people. Balto and Gunner only traveled a few miles, they didnt cross huge lakes twice while It was breaking. Togo should have a statue, not Balto who only brought the serum but did not fight for it,

Recommend taking the time to read a beautiful memorial.

I somehow thought this would be bigger or more impressive. You might just miss it altogether if youre not looking in the right place as you walk by.

Its nice to see the statue in the love of TOGO, i came here by watching movie TOGO, a terrific movie, and a life saver steps by the leader of dogs.

A very popular spot in the south of Central Park. Benches nearby allow you to enjoy the crowds.

Nice statue.

I like the statue its self and Balto the dog. A little disappointed though.

Very unique sculpture.

Located in the heart of Central Park!

Hope to go and visit one day! Love the movie it made me cry so so much! What an amazing dog he was ! What they went thru to help those children! I actually loved the movie Togo loved it ! What an amazing dog he was also! I I cried So much !

Really loved seeing this beautiful Statue of BaltoI new it was in central park and when me and my wife were in the park just had to see this in person

Is nice to have a monument recognizing a dog too. A QR code to get the full story, or an accompanying display case would really come in handy.

The real sled dog hero should be put in its rightful spot. Balto only ran 30 miles while Togo ran over 250 miles. Please correct this mistake. Togo and his handler should have their rightful support and love from the community that they saved.

There should be togos statue not balto but baltos statue may be near the togos statue. doga are so magnificient animals ı like them so much.

Love the story behind it!

Anybody came her cause they watched the balto movie when they were younger

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Highlight of Central Park!! All my children watched and loved this movie! It was like seeing an old friend! Lovely tribute!

It was nice.

If you are in NYC don’t miss these historic pieces

It tells you the story about Balto...

Amazing story, deservingly recognised

I didnt live during this time but as my opinion, the status should have been for TOGO together with his owner LEONARD SEPPALA who sled for 263 miles while the other team only sled for 31 miles. Thats HEROISM. Though they didnt receive any awards but the people will remember what SEPPALA and TOGO did that day.

Amazing place I love it

Balto (March 1919) was a Siberian Husky sledgehammer who led his team during the transfer of diphtheria to Nome in Year 6. At that time, diphtheria was widespread among people, and the drug was transported by train from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nenana, Alaska, to reach Nom people using sled dogs. The battle against diphtheria began with the annual race of sled dogs. The name Balto is taken from the Sami researcher Samuel Balto. Balto died at age 14.

Never been to this statue but I know that the true hero is Togo by over 200 miles. Balto only delivered the serum with a few miles to do.At least put a Statue of Togo next to the Balto statue

Who the heck doesn’t give a dog 5 stars??

Nice statue not to far off from the road.

Watch Spielberg’s Balto before visiting this place.

I watched a movie ‘Togo’ from disney, and then came here. It’s very good to see these dogs statue and remembering what they did for human.

Awesome statue of hero dog. Reminds me of my dog Kona

100% should be Togo’s statue

Nice photo op. Well maintained and nice area.

Just ok to visit while in new York.

Had waited a long time to finally have the same moment the classic movie Balto ended with. When the little girl finally finds the statue of Balto in Central Park that her grandma had always talked about. Walking up to that statue - although I’m allergic to dogs - gave me the chills... yes, it was the middle of early winter... so that may have been the actual source of goosebumps. But either way. I think we all need a moment similar to Miriam Margoyles... “thank you Balto, would’ve been lost without you”

I enjoyed coming to see the Balto statue as I had watched the movie when I was young with my family. My Mom loved Balto and his story too, so the statue made my family happy.

Cool statue of an American Hero. Parents were letting their children climb all over this monument which seemed to dishonor his legacy of service, but maybe he would have been okay with it since he always thought of others. Cool story and a part of history.

People please look at the big picture now if Togo failed on his path and role both dogs would fail their mission so does if Balto and Kaasen had lost the serum on their path. If that happens Togo’s hard work is wasted. The goal is to just get the MEDICINE TO THE CHILDREN not to see who is the best dogs cause all of them are.

Balto (1919 - 14 March 1933) was a sled dog. In addition, the statue that honors it is the most beautiful artwork located in Central Park.

Made a nice target within the park for a walk. Surprising how many people were taking photos there. Nice area of the park with a bridge and some large boulders.

I didnt know the movie or storie behind the statue and therefore it looks boring. Reading some comments it has a clear meaning i didnt know of, nevertheless Nice statue.

My favorite

If you grew up on the movie/story, youll love it.

The famous great statue of the beloved dog, Balto. He has an inspiring story thats why hes a hero.

Nice to take pictures

This is a great spot to take pictures and meditate. In honor of Balto and for taking relatives from out of town. Not to be missed.

This should technically be Togo

Balto statue I came upon by accident as I entered Central park,situated on the left to me as I continued my walk to my intended destination was this large dog statue. I paused with half dozen other people who were around at the time. Read the details ..fascinating story. I Continued my journey as my intention was to visit strawberry fields..John Lennon memorial site.Never made it as my journey was interrupted by closures due to slippery ice laden pathways. My visit to the park would have been more successful in better weather times...January with -10 degree temperatures certainly not conducive with hopeful aspirations. I better go back in warmer climes, put up with a queue/line and try again

Balto was a great dog he saved lifes in the 1920,s that theres a statue and three movies of balto

A quick stop for some photos, not much else.

It is a nice place to stop if you are strolling in Central Park. If you are a big fan of the story of Balto (or the film), then it is pretty cool to see. It was not in a busier area of the park either, so it was nice and quiet.

Really nice statue with a plaque of the actual historical context of the statue. Unfortunately a lot of people did not treat the statue with respect and climbed all over it. This made it hard to take a photograph or to actually appreciate it

Beautiful!

Very good the movie about him

Balto wasn’t the dog that saved them it was Togo

Iconic statue. Central Park always delivers that beautiful atmosphere.

A great attraction in the park. Children love it.

Not only a very good boy, possibly the best boy. He saved people. Woof. The movie was good too. There is a rocky mountain next to the Balto statue where you can sit and contemplate what a good boy he was.

Beautiful statue

IF you know the history....it is a delightful stop on a walk through the Park.

I love the history of this dog.This statue is beautiful.

Great story behind the statue

Beautiful statue of hero!

Cool tourest spot for dog lovers. My only complaint is its so popular that its hard to get just a picture of the statue. I could only get snaps with others on the statue.

Ever since I watched the movie Balto during my childhood, my brother and I have always wanted to go to the statue in Central Park. I finally went there and its just a great story and statue. We were so happy to finally be there. I love the whole story of Balto so you should watch the movie if you havent and then come to the statue. 10/10