There are over 10,000 zoos across the globe. The website parkscout.de lists 1491 zoos and animal parks worldwide, including 768 facilities in Europe. At zoo-infos more than 850 German institutions are listed. This database can be supplemented by a visitor form.
Top Zoological Attractions
Naming 275 zoos and aquariums in total, the awards call the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, the world’s best. Assigned the status of number 1 zoo in the United States on many occasions, it’s a must-visit for the diverse attractions that it offers on its 530 acres of land, besides housing the 7,000 animals. The Largest Zoo is the Chester Zoo in the UK. This is the world’s largest zoo in terms of animal population, with around 21,000 animals representing 500 or more species.
Approximately 800,000 animals are in the care of AZA-accredited zoo and aquarium professionals. In the U.S. alone, the Department of Agriculture licenses 2,400 “animal exhibitors”. North Carolina Zoo is the largest wildlife park using natural habitats for animals’ homes. Walking and seeing the animals can take up to 5 hours since the park is so large.
Historical and Interactive Zoos
America’s first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo officially opened on July 1, 1874. The Australia Zoo offers many hands-on experiences from learning how to safely feed kangaroos and wallabies to encountering wombats, tigers, elephants, and more.
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