Is Dublin Zoo one of the oldest in the world?

Opened in 1831, Dublin Zoo is one of the world's oldest zoos. Located in the Phoenix Park in the heart of Dublin city, Dublin Zoo is Ireland's most popular family attraction, and welcomes over one million visitors each year.



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The world's fifth-oldest zoo, Bristol Zoo Gardens is facing the challenge of relocating around 25,000 specimens from 300 species.

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Opened in 1828 by ZSL (Zoological Society of London) London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo and the brainchild of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was also renowned for founding Singapore.

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Dublin Zoo opened its doors on September 1, 1831. Founded as a private society by anatomists and physicists and supported by wealthy subscribers. In 1840, featuring 46 mammals and 72 birds donated by London Zoo, the radical decision was to throw its gates open to the public for a penny on Sundays.

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Dublin Zoo is a bigger site and has a larger selection of animals.

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Naming 275 zoos and aquariums in total, the awards call the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, the world's best. The San Diego Zoo in California comes in second place. Monterey, California's Monterey Bay Aquarium tops the list of world aquariums.

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The first modern zoo, built in 1793, opened in Paris, France. The menageries of French aristrocrats, including the king and queen, were taken by leaders of the French Revolution and relocated to the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes. The facility is still a busy and popular zoo in downtown Paris.

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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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1. San Diego Zoo | San Diego, CA. Renowned across the country, San Diego's zoo, founded in 1916, is home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.

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50 Best Zoos in the World
  • 1 – San Diego Zoo, USA.
  • 2 – Singapore Zoo, Singapore.
  • 3 – Loro Parque, Spain.
  • 4 – St. Louis Zoo, USA.
  • 5 – Henry Doorly Zoo, USA.
  • 6 – Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands.
  • 7 – Australia Zoo, Australia.
  • 8 – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, USA.


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