How Many Zoos Are in the World? Zoos Around the World

There are more than 1500 accredited zoos in the world.
In the US, there are 350 zoos.
San Diego Zoo is considered the largest zoo spanning 12500 acres.
Moscow Zoo, dating back to the 19th century, is the oldest zoo in Russia.
Beijing Zoo contains more than 2500 species.
The Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, constructed in 1752, is the oldest zoo.
Most zoo animals today are offspring of other zoo animals.
When moved between zoos, animals spend time in quarantine, acclimatizing to their new enclosures mimicking natural habitats.

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio houses 700 species across 5000 animals.
The San Diego Zoo is often called one of the world’s best, renowned for open-air, cageless exhibits.
Toronto Zoo spans 710 acres with 16000 animals across 491 species.
The Bronx Zoo sits on 265 acres providing animal encounters and feedings.
Berlin Zoo’s spectacular species collection entertains over 3 million annual visitors.
The Columbus Zoo attracts 2.3 million people yearly to see 793 animal species across 580 acres.

There are more than 1500 accredited zoos in the world.
In the US 350 zoos exist.
The San Diego Zoo, spanning 12500 acres, is considered the largest zoo.
The oldest zoo is the Tiergarten Schönbrunn in Vienna, constructed in 1752.
When moved between zoos, animals spend time in quarantine, acclimatizing to their new enclosures mimicking natural habitats.
Moscow Zoo was opened in 1864. It is Russia’s largest zoo with 6000 animals across 927 species on 21.5 hectares.
Toronto Zoo spans 710 acres with 16000 animals across 491 species.
Berlin Zoo’s spectacular species collection entertains over 3 million annual visitors.
Most zoo animals today are offspring of other zoo animals.
Beijing Zoo contains more than 2500 species.
Moscow Zoo, dating back to the 19th century, is the oldest zoo in Russia.