How many people visit zoos around the world every year?

A survey conducted by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, in collaboration with national and regional zoo and aquarium associations, showed that annually more than 700 million people visit zoos and aquariums worldwide and are thus potentially exposed to environmental education.



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In the United States alone, zoos are visited by over 181 million people annually.

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There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos.

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As there are estimated to be around 2,000 zoos in Europe, this figure can be extrapolated to an estimate of as many as 10,000 large mammals killed each year in European zoos alone.

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Additional research by AZA found that 90 percent of Americans agree zoos and aquariums have animal exhibits so that people can learn about animals they may never see in the wild.

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That captivity can be REALLY bad for both physical AND psychological health. And while zoos have been really helpful is saving endangered animals, it doesn't work out for certain species. For example, most large carnivores like lions and tigers that are bred in captivity die when released into the wild.

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In the most recent survey in 2018, AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums: Contributed more than $22.5 billion to U.S. economy. Supported more than 198,000 full-time jobs in the U.S. Served more than 200 million annual visitors worldwide (183 million in the U.S.)

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The Tierpark in the Berlin district Lichtenberg is the largest zoo in Europe. It is best to plan a whole day for your visit. Over 8,000 animals live on an area of 160 hectares and there are about 650 different animal species in total - from the Malaysian bear to polar bears.

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Europe is home to nearly half of all zoos in the world. And Germany is among the countries with the highest amount of zoological gardens. There is a lot of information about the number of zoos – both worldwide and in Germany.

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The Wilds. The Wilds is a non-profit safari park located on 10,000 acres in Cumberland, Ohio. The Wilds Safari Park is the largest zoo in the world.

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