The landmark L.A. Zoo is a world-class destination and one of the city's top attractions. This lush oasis is home to thousands of animals – including one of the largest troops of chimpanzees in North America.
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One of the world's largest zoos, and voted the #1 Zoo in the World on TripAdvisor, the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park is home to over 4,000 animals and more than 800 species of rare and exotic creatures.
San Diego Zoo Vs LA Zoo: A Short HistoryAs well as around 650 species and somewhere in the region of 12,000 animals, San Diego Zoo is also a designated botanic garden with well over half a million exotic plants, which really help bring the jungle/rainforest vibe to the various zones.
Zoos may be great entertainment, but their big goal is to educate the public about wildlife and what we can do to protect them. Zoo animals are sort of like ambassadors for their counterparts in the wild. Zoos also contribute to scientific research.
Educating children about animals at a young age allows them to remember the animals for the rest of their lives. Zoos are often able to keep endangered animals safe from harmful environments. Zoos can also rehabilitate animals and give them a space to grow healthy again.
Based on attendance figures published by the Themed Entertainment Association, the most visited zoo is Disney's Animal Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA, which received 13,888,000 visitors in 2019.