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What are the top Zoo's in the world? I need a list of 10 - 20
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I think my personal favorites have been the:
*Bronx Zoo in NYC- loved it as a kid on a field trip, loved it last fall revisiting it with a friend. So great for kids and adults, good interactive exhibits, and they let you bring in picnic lunches. Picnicing with peacocks wandering and tigers roaring in the background is wonderful :) http://www.bronxzoo.com/
*Zooparc Beauval in France- probably the most gorgeous small zoo ever. Kind of stumbled on it. Great environmental setup, wonderful tiger enclosure (okay, maybe seeing the few day old tiger cubs leaves me a bit biased, but still...), really clever setup for the primates. It's a beautiful place to walk around and get lunch on its own merits even before you factor in the animals. http://www.zoobeauval.com/
*Philadelphia Zoo- huge, wonderful place. Want to go again. http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
*Oh, and Animal Kingdom in Disney. Not sure if that counts as a destination zoo, but certainly with epcot as being one of the best parts. The safari ride was totally worth the wait. And it was the first place I *finally* got to see an okapi. (Did a report on them as a kid and alwasy wanted to see one, was afraid they'd gone extinct.) http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
I've always wanted to go to the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. Went to after dark exhibits there but never got a chance to do the zoo itself. But their setup and organization were impressive. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
Same with London zoo, I've always wanted to go, but there's always so much to do that I never make it. So no personal vouching, only another personal must do someday. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/animals/
A couple links for lists:
http://pleasingvacations.com/category/worlds-best-zoos
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
*Bronx Zoo in NYC- loved it as a kid on a field trip, loved it last fall revisiting it with a friend. So great for kids and adults, good interactive exhibits, and they let you bring in picnic lunches. Picnicing with peacocks wandering and tigers roaring in the background is wonderful :) http://www.bronxzoo.com/
*Zooparc Beauval in France- probably the most gorgeous small zoo ever. Kind of stumbled on it. Great environmental setup, wonderful tiger enclosure (okay, maybe seeing the few day old tiger cubs leaves me a bit biased, but still...), really clever setup for the primates. It's a beautiful place to walk around and get lunch on its own merits even before you factor in the animals. http://www.zoobeauval.com/
*Philadelphia Zoo- huge, wonderful place. Want to go again. http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
*Oh, and Animal Kingdom in Disney. Not sure if that counts as a destination zoo, but certainly with epcot as being one of the best parts. The safari ride was totally worth the wait. And it was the first place I *finally* got to see an okapi. (Did a report on them as a kid and alwasy wanted to see one, was afraid they'd gone extinct.) http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
I've always wanted to go to the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode Island. Went to after dark exhibits there but never got a chance to do the zoo itself. But their setup and organization were impressive. http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
Same with London zoo, I've always wanted to go, but there's always so much to do that I never make it. So no personal vouching, only another personal must do someday. http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/animals/
A couple links for lists:
http://pleasingvacations.com/category/worlds-best-zoos
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
source(s):
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
http://www.zoobeauval.com/
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/animals/
http://pleasingvacations.com/category/worlds-best-zoos
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
http://www.zoobeauval.com/
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
http://www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/
http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/animals/
http://pleasingvacations.com/category/worlds-best-zoos
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
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Top 10 Children's Zoos
(based on size and quality)
Baltimore Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Houston Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Oglebay's Good Children's Zoo
Phoenix Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Francisco Zoo
Top 10 animal collections:
Berlin Zoo (Germany)
Berlin Tierpark (Germany)
Bronx Zoo (New York)
San Diego Zoo (California)
Artis Zoo (Netherlands)
Frankfurt Zoo (Germany)
London Zoo (England)
National Zoo (South Africa)
San Antonio Zoo (Texas)
Wilhelma Zoo (Germany)
(based on size and quality)
Baltimore Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Houston Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Oglebay's Good Children's Zoo
Phoenix Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Francisco Zoo
Top 10 animal collections:
Berlin Zoo (Germany)
Berlin Tierpark (Germany)
Bronx Zoo (New York)
San Diego Zoo (California)
Artis Zoo (Netherlands)
Frankfurt Zoo (Germany)
London Zoo (England)
National Zoo (South Africa)
San Antonio Zoo (Texas)
Wilhelma Zoo (Germany)
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Try this list from Forbes :
1. Animal Kingdom (Orlando, the USA)
2. Basel Zoo (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Beauval Zoo (France)
4. Berlin Zoological Garden (Berlin, Germany)
5. Bronx Zoo (New-York, the USA)
6. Chester Zoo (Great Britain)
7. Prague Zoological Garden (Prague, the Czech Republic)
8. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (The Republic of South Africa)
9. San Diego Zoo (San Diego, the USA)
10. Schonbrunner Zoo (Austria)
11. Singapore Zoo (Singapore)
12. Smithsonian National Zoological Park (Washington, the USA)
13. Taronga and Western Plains Zoo (Sidney, Australia)
14. Toronto Zoo (Toronto, Canada)
15. Ueno Zoological Gardens (Tokyo, Japan)
1. Animal Kingdom (Orlando, the USA)
2. Basel Zoo (Basel, Switzerland)
3. Beauval Zoo (France)
4. Berlin Zoological Garden (Berlin, Germany)
5. Bronx Zoo (New-York, the USA)
6. Chester Zoo (Great Britain)
7. Prague Zoological Garden (Prague, the Czech Republic)
8. National Zoological Gardens of South Africa (The Republic of South Africa)
9. San Diego Zoo (San Diego, the USA)
10. Schonbrunner Zoo (Austria)
11. Singapore Zoo (Singapore)
12. Smithsonian National Zoological Park (Washington, the USA)
13. Taronga and Western Plains Zoo (Sidney, Australia)
14. Toronto Zoo (Toronto, Canada)
15. Ueno Zoological Gardens (Tokyo, Japan)
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Here's a list of the to 10 in the US. It's a good list to go by since I've been to a few of them.
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
http://www.americasbestonline.com/zoos.htm
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AUSTRALIA ZOO IS THE BEST GUYS THE CROCODILE HUNTER WANTED NOTHING BUT THE BEST FOR HIS BELOVED ANIMALS!!!! R.I.P. STEVE
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You can find information over here. Besides I have extracted some of the information below
http://www.forbestraveler.com/best-lists/top-zoos-slide.html
Animal Kingdom, Orlando
Beauval Zoo started off in 1980 as an aviary, home exclusively to some 2000 birds of all kinds. The arrival of exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys a decade later turned it into a proper zoo. These days, the park showcases over 4,000 animals of various species, from the white tigers couple, Gorby and Raisa to twin manatees, Quito and Luna. Precede or follow your visit with an excursion to Chambord or Chenonceaux, two of the numerous Loire Valley chateaus nearby.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
Basel Zoo, Switzerland
Boasting the largest animal collection worldwide—13,900 animals from 1,440 species on an 86-acre site, the Berlin Zoological Garden is internationally renowned for its zoological rarities and successful breeding. Opened since 1844, it is also of historical interest for having survived World War II, during which it was razed to the ground and then rebuilt into its current glory.
http://www.planetware.com/basel/zoo-ch-bs-zoo.htm
Beauval Zoo, France
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. Especially known for its Wild Asia tramway, a monorail which allows spectators to observe Asian species, and Jungleworld, an indoor exhibit on plants and animals from tropical rain forests, the zoo also features the Congo Monkey Forest, which at 6.5 acres is said to be the largest human-made rainforest in the world.
http://www.zoobeauval.com/
Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany
Boasting the largest animal collection worldwide—13,900 animals from 1,440 species on an 86-acre site, the Berlin Zoological Garden is internationally renowned for its zoological rarities and successful breeding. Opened since 1844, it is also of historical interest for having survived World War II, during which it was razed to the ground and then rebuilt into its current glory.
http://www.zoo-berlin.de/en.html
Bronx Zoo, New York
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. Especially known for its Wild Asia tramway, a monorail which allows spectators to observe Asian species, and Jungleworld, an indoor exhibit on plants and animals from tropical rain forests, the zoo also features the Congo Monkey Forest, which at 6.5 acres is said to be the largest human-made rainforest in the world.
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
Chester Zoo, U.K.
What do the coati, the guanaco and the tuatara all have in common? If you said that they are all animal inhabitants of the 110-acre Chester Zoo, you'd be correct. Founded in 1934 by George Mottershead (who dreamed of a zoo without bars) and currently operated by the registered charity of North England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo is staying true to its conservation mission with an ever increasing number of animal exhibits such as the Realm of the Red Ape (the largest orangutan enclosure in Europe) and Elephants of the Asian Forest. Chester is the U.K.'s most popular zoo.
http://www.chesterzoo.org/
Prague Zoological Garden, Czech Republic
Despite its relatively modest size—111 acres housing 4,600 animals representing 630 species—the Prague Zoo was for many years the biggest breeder of species worldwide. Last year alone, it was the birth place of komodo dragons, a southern pudu (the smallest deer in the world), Rothschild's giraffes, and several leopard tortoises.
http://www.czech.cz/en/tourism-sport/natural-treasures/zoological-gardens/zoological-garden-in-prague
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
You would expect a wildlife-rich country like South Africa to have a world-class zoo, and Pretoria's doesn't disappoint. The 198-acre National Zoological Gardens of South Africa houses 2,568 specimens, 99 percent of which were born on site at the game breeding center. For adventurous spirits, the zoo also offers overnight camping tours on which visitors can fall asleep to sounds of lions roaring (at a distance).
http://www.zoo.ac.za/
San Diego Zoo, California
Reputed as one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo is extremely active in its conservation and species-preservation efforts. It currently has the largest population of Giant Pandas outside of mainland China, as featured prominently in the 2004 movie Anchorman. The San Diego Zoo also operates the legendary San Diego Wild Animal Park which displays animals in more expansive conditions: as you gawk at the roaming lions, giraffes and elephants, you won't believe you are in Southern California and not the Serengeti.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Schönbrunner Zoo, Austria
Founded as an imperial menagerie in 1752, Schönbrunner Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world. Attractions include a simulated Rainforest House with Borneo jungle landscape as well as the new Arctic Polarium, where visitors can give Eskimo kisses to friendly seals and penguins. For a behind-the-scenes look, drop in during the feeding and care hours of African elephants, Southern sea lions or lovely Egyptian vultures.
http://www.zoovienna.at/e/index.html
Singapore Zoo
Over 1.4 million visitors come yearly to Singapore's open concept zoo where animals live in spacious and landscaped enclosures simulating that of their natural habitats. Among various attractions, the main highlights include "Breakfast with Orangutans" (and if you've never sat opposite an orangutan as she's tucked into a stack of pancakes, you don't know what you're missing) and "Lunch with Lions" during which you can share a bite (behind a glass panel, rest assured) with kings of the jungle.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington DC
Commonly known as the National Zoo (and no, we don't mean Congress), this free admission Smithsonian institution is dedicated to public education as well as animal conservation. Home to 2,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species, the Zoo is one of Washington's and the Smithsonian's most popular tourist destinations, attracting over two million visitors yearly to its 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek Park.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
Taronga and Western Plains Zoo, Sydney
In 1916, the Taronga Zoo made its humble debut with 35 animals from six countries. Today, has over 2,600 different species from about 340 species while its sister Western Plains Zoo primarily caters for open range animals housed in a large variety of exhibits, including Wild Australia, African Waterholes and Cats of Asia. To see it all, take the scenic Sky Safari cable car which runs from the bottom of the park to the top end of the zoo.
http://www.taronga.org.au/
Toronto Zoo
Set in beautiful Rouge Valley, Canada's premier zoo has over 5,000 animals representing 460 species as well as six miles of walking trails among its 710 acres, making it one of the largest zoos worldwide. Must sees include the award-winning African Savanna as well as the Indo-Malaya exhibit, home to baby orangutans and Sumatran tiger cubs.
http://www.torontozoo.com/
Ueno Zoological Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Easily accessible from anywhere within Tokyo, Ueno is Japan's oldest and most famous zoo. On a pleasant Sunday afternoon, one can expect upwards of 20,000 Japanese clamoring to see the resident giant pandas Tong Tong and Ling Ling. For a more Zen vibe, shun the crowds and head instead to the five-story pagoda and the tea ceremony house built in 17th century.
http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/main.html
http://www.forbestraveler.com/best-lists/top-zoos-slide.html
Animal Kingdom, Orlando
Beauval Zoo started off in 1980 as an aviary, home exclusively to some 2000 birds of all kinds. The arrival of exotic animals such as giraffes and monkeys a decade later turned it into a proper zoo. These days, the park showcases over 4,000 animals of various species, from the white tigers couple, Gorby and Raisa to twin manatees, Quito and Luna. Precede or follow your visit with an excursion to Chambord or Chenonceaux, two of the numerous Loire Valley chateaus nearby.
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/animal-kingdom/
Basel Zoo, Switzerland
Boasting the largest animal collection worldwide—13,900 animals from 1,440 species on an 86-acre site, the Berlin Zoological Garden is internationally renowned for its zoological rarities and successful breeding. Opened since 1844, it is also of historical interest for having survived World War II, during which it was razed to the ground and then rebuilt into its current glory.
http://www.planetware.com/basel/zoo-ch-bs-zoo.htm
Beauval Zoo, France
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. Especially known for its Wild Asia tramway, a monorail which allows spectators to observe Asian species, and Jungleworld, an indoor exhibit on plants and animals from tropical rain forests, the zoo also features the Congo Monkey Forest, which at 6.5 acres is said to be the largest human-made rainforest in the world.
http://www.zoobeauval.com/
Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany
Boasting the largest animal collection worldwide—13,900 animals from 1,440 species on an 86-acre site, the Berlin Zoological Garden is internationally renowned for its zoological rarities and successful breeding. Opened since 1844, it is also of historical interest for having survived World War II, during which it was razed to the ground and then rebuilt into its current glory.
http://www.zoo-berlin.de/en.html
Bronx Zoo, New York
The largest metropolitan zoo in the United States, the Bronx Zoo comprises 265 acres of parklands and naturalistic habitats, home to over 4,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species. Especially known for its Wild Asia tramway, a monorail which allows spectators to observe Asian species, and Jungleworld, an indoor exhibit on plants and animals from tropical rain forests, the zoo also features the Congo Monkey Forest, which at 6.5 acres is said to be the largest human-made rainforest in the world.
http://www.bronxzoo.com/
Chester Zoo, U.K.
What do the coati, the guanaco and the tuatara all have in common? If you said that they are all animal inhabitants of the 110-acre Chester Zoo, you'd be correct. Founded in 1934 by George Mottershead (who dreamed of a zoo without bars) and currently operated by the registered charity of North England Zoological Society, Chester Zoo is staying true to its conservation mission with an ever increasing number of animal exhibits such as the Realm of the Red Ape (the largest orangutan enclosure in Europe) and Elephants of the Asian Forest. Chester is the U.K.'s most popular zoo.
http://www.chesterzoo.org/
Prague Zoological Garden, Czech Republic
Despite its relatively modest size—111 acres housing 4,600 animals representing 630 species—the Prague Zoo was for many years the biggest breeder of species worldwide. Last year alone, it was the birth place of komodo dragons, a southern pudu (the smallest deer in the world), Rothschild's giraffes, and several leopard tortoises.
http://www.czech.cz/en/tourism-sport/natural-treasures/zoological-gardens/zoological-garden-in-prague
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
You would expect a wildlife-rich country like South Africa to have a world-class zoo, and Pretoria's doesn't disappoint. The 198-acre National Zoological Gardens of South Africa houses 2,568 specimens, 99 percent of which were born on site at the game breeding center. For adventurous spirits, the zoo also offers overnight camping tours on which visitors can fall asleep to sounds of lions roaring (at a distance).
http://www.zoo.ac.za/
San Diego Zoo, California
Reputed as one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo is extremely active in its conservation and species-preservation efforts. It currently has the largest population of Giant Pandas outside of mainland China, as featured prominently in the 2004 movie Anchorman. The San Diego Zoo also operates the legendary San Diego Wild Animal Park which displays animals in more expansive conditions: as you gawk at the roaming lions, giraffes and elephants, you won't believe you are in Southern California and not the Serengeti.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Schönbrunner Zoo, Austria
Founded as an imperial menagerie in 1752, Schönbrunner Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world. Attractions include a simulated Rainforest House with Borneo jungle landscape as well as the new Arctic Polarium, where visitors can give Eskimo kisses to friendly seals and penguins. For a behind-the-scenes look, drop in during the feeding and care hours of African elephants, Southern sea lions or lovely Egyptian vultures.
http://www.zoovienna.at/e/index.html
Singapore Zoo
Over 1.4 million visitors come yearly to Singapore's open concept zoo where animals live in spacious and landscaped enclosures simulating that of their natural habitats. Among various attractions, the main highlights include "Breakfast with Orangutans" (and if you've never sat opposite an orangutan as she's tucked into a stack of pancakes, you don't know what you're missing) and "Lunch with Lions" during which you can share a bite (behind a glass panel, rest assured) with kings of the jungle.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington DC
Commonly known as the National Zoo (and no, we don't mean Congress), this free admission Smithsonian institution is dedicated to public education as well as animal conservation. Home to 2,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species, the Zoo is one of Washington's and the Smithsonian's most popular tourist destinations, attracting over two million visitors yearly to its 163-acre zoological park set amid Rock Creek Park.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/default.cfm
Taronga and Western Plains Zoo, Sydney
In 1916, the Taronga Zoo made its humble debut with 35 animals from six countries. Today, has over 2,600 different species from about 340 species while its sister Western Plains Zoo primarily caters for open range animals housed in a large variety of exhibits, including Wild Australia, African Waterholes and Cats of Asia. To see it all, take the scenic Sky Safari cable car which runs from the bottom of the park to the top end of the zoo.
http://www.taronga.org.au/
Toronto Zoo
Set in beautiful Rouge Valley, Canada's premier zoo has over 5,000 animals representing 460 species as well as six miles of walking trails among its 710 acres, making it one of the largest zoos worldwide. Must sees include the award-winning African Savanna as well as the Indo-Malaya exhibit, home to baby orangutans and Sumatran tiger cubs.
http://www.torontozoo.com/
Ueno Zoological Gardens, Tokyo, Japan
Easily accessible from anywhere within Tokyo, Ueno is Japan's oldest and most famous zoo. On a pleasant Sunday afternoon, one can expect upwards of 20,000 Japanese clamoring to see the resident giant pandas Tong Tong and Ling Ling. For a more Zen vibe, shun the crowds and head instead to the five-story pagoda and the tea ceremony house built in 17th century.
http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/ueno/main.html
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Top 10 Children's Zoos
(based on size and quality)
1.
Baltimore Zoo
2.
Bronx Zoo
3.
Los Angeles Zoo
4.
Houston Zoo
5.
Lincoln Park Zoo
6.
Oglebay's Good Children's Zoo
7.
Phoenix Zoo
8.
San Antonio Zoo
9.
San Diego Zoo
10.
San Francisco Zoo
World's Top 10 Animal Collections
(base on number of species and population)
1.
Berlin Zoo (Germany)
2.
Berlin Tierpark (Germany)
3.
Bronx Zoo (New York)
4.
San Diego Zoo (California)
5.
Artis Zoo (Netherlands)
6.
Frankfurt Zoo (Germany)
7.
London Zoo (England)
8.
National Zoo (South Africa)
9.
San Antonio Zoo (Texas)
10.
Wilhelma Zoo (Germany)
THE TOP 25 U.S. ZOO EXHIBITS
All of the zoos reviewed in THE ZOO BOOK: A GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST have some outstanding exhibits. Each zoo review includes a "Don't Miss" section that mentions its best and most unique exhibits. Here is my rating of the country's 25 best exhibits. The exhibits are rated according to their scope, realism, and size, as well as the variety, popularity, and number of animals included. This list includes only exhibits that opened before mid-1993.
1.
Lied Jungle (Omaha)
2.
Wilds of Africa (Dallas)
3.
Tropic World (Brookfield)
4.
Northern Trail (Minnesota)
5.
Louisiana Swamp (Audubon)
6.
Tropics Trail (Minnesota)
7.
The Rain Forest (Cleveland)
8.
Children's Zoo (Baltimore)
9.
JungleWorld (Bronx)
10.
North American Living Museum (Tulsa)
11.
Fragile Kingdom (Brookfield)
12.
World of Primates (Fort Worth)
13.
Discovery Reef Aquarium (Point Defiance)
14.
Insect World (Cincinnati)
15.
Tiger River (San Diego)
16.
African Pavilion (North Carolina)
17.
Outback/Pampas (Sedgwick County)
18.
African Tropical Forest (Franklin Park)
19.
World of Waters (Indianapolis)
20.
R.J.Reynolds Forest Aviary (North Carolina)
21.
Texas! (Fort Worth)
22.
Jungle Trails (Cincinnati)
23.
East Africa (Caldwell)
24.
Wild Asia (Bronx)
25.
Gorilla Tropics (San Diego)
(based on size and quality)
1.
Baltimore Zoo
2.
Bronx Zoo
3.
Los Angeles Zoo
4.
Houston Zoo
5.
Lincoln Park Zoo
6.
Oglebay's Good Children's Zoo
7.
Phoenix Zoo
8.
San Antonio Zoo
9.
San Diego Zoo
10.
San Francisco Zoo
World's Top 10 Animal Collections
(base on number of species and population)
1.
Berlin Zoo (Germany)
2.
Berlin Tierpark (Germany)
3.
Bronx Zoo (New York)
4.
San Diego Zoo (California)
5.
Artis Zoo (Netherlands)
6.
Frankfurt Zoo (Germany)
7.
London Zoo (England)
8.
National Zoo (South Africa)
9.
San Antonio Zoo (Texas)
10.
Wilhelma Zoo (Germany)
THE TOP 25 U.S. ZOO EXHIBITS
All of the zoos reviewed in THE ZOO BOOK: A GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST have some outstanding exhibits. Each zoo review includes a "Don't Miss" section that mentions its best and most unique exhibits. Here is my rating of the country's 25 best exhibits. The exhibits are rated according to their scope, realism, and size, as well as the variety, popularity, and number of animals included. This list includes only exhibits that opened before mid-1993.
1.
Lied Jungle (Omaha)
2.
Wilds of Africa (Dallas)
3.
Tropic World (Brookfield)
4.
Northern Trail (Minnesota)
5.
Louisiana Swamp (Audubon)
6.
Tropics Trail (Minnesota)
7.
The Rain Forest (Cleveland)
8.
Children's Zoo (Baltimore)
9.
JungleWorld (Bronx)
10.
North American Living Museum (Tulsa)
11.
Fragile Kingdom (Brookfield)
12.
World of Primates (Fort Worth)
13.
Discovery Reef Aquarium (Point Defiance)
14.
Insect World (Cincinnati)
15.
Tiger River (San Diego)
16.
African Pavilion (North Carolina)
17.
Outback/Pampas (Sedgwick County)
18.
African Tropical Forest (Franklin Park)
19.
World of Waters (Indianapolis)
20.
R.J.Reynolds Forest Aviary (North Carolina)
21.
Texas! (Fort Worth)
22.
Jungle Trails (Cincinnati)
23.
East Africa (Caldwell)
24.
Wild Asia (Bronx)
25.
Gorilla Tropics (San Diego)
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You've left out the free Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and their 2nd zoo, Brookfield Zoo (both fantastic). What about the San Diego Zoo? It's one of the most famous zoos. You started out really strong in your answer, then, you seemed to lose steam. The Question was for 10-20 TOP ZOOS. You left the rest of the research up to the person asking the question.