Section 18-127. Central Park Zoo; Flushing Meadow Zoo; Prospect Park Zoo

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commissioner  may  enter
  into  agreements  with the New York Zoological Society for the planning,
  maintenance and operation by such society of zoos and  zoological  parks
  on  the premises known as the Flushing Meadow Zoo, the Prospect Park Zoo
  and/or the Central Park Zoo, for the transfer of the animal  collections
  and equipment at such zoos to such society and for purposes and programs
  incidental  and  related thereto. Such agreements shall become effective
  upon approval by the board of estimate.