How long should you be at the zoo?

We recommend approximately three hours to see the entire Zoo, depending on the size and ages of your group and how fast you walk. Because we create exhibits that replicate the animals' natural habitats, some animals can be difficult to see and visitors may be required to spend more time in observation.



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Diurnal animals are most active during the daytime. Nocturnal animals are most active at night. There is also a third, less well-known category: crepuscular animals. Crepuscular animals are most active at dusk and dawn.

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How long does it take to tour the Zoo? We recommend setting aside 2-3 hours to tour the entire Zoo.

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After the zoo closes, keepers feed the animals and help them get ready for the night. CORALIE: Some zoos had people work the night shift. It's their job to feed the baby animals and check on the adults. MOLLY: Some keepers even have to pick up animals at the airport.

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Children of all ages love to experience new things, and every exhibit at the zoo offers opportunities for novel sensory experiences. The limitless variety of animal behaviors can even surprise and delight children who have been to the zoo many times.

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Schönbrunn Zoo (German: Tiergarten Schönbrunn; also simply called Vienna Zoo) is a 17-hectare (42-acre) zoo in the city of Vienna, Austria. Established in 1752, it is the world's oldest zoo still in operation. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, being a part of the Schönbrunn Palace gardens.

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Most zoos close when the sun sets. This gives the animals a break from visitors and many of them rest and sleep at this time.

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Globally, 700 million people visit zoos and aquariums every year, or about 10 percent of the world population. Zoos and aquariums are positioned today not only to take a leading role in conservation, but to educate the next generations about the importance of Earth's animals.

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Well, that depends on the animal. Many of the animals that can be seen during the day are diurnal, or active during the day. But many species that reside at the Zoo are nocturnal, or active at night. As care teams leave for the day, some animals who have been sleeping during the day are just waking up.

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So what do zoos spend money on if not the animals? Staff salaries, animal maintenance and facilities costs are the obvious expenses, but there are others. For example, in 2021 the San Diego Zoo spent $15,084 on advertising, according to the zoo's financial statement.

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