OMAHA, Neb. —The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been named the best in the nation. Omaha's landmark attraction received the honor Friday from the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Awards.
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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.
San Diego Zoo — San Diego, CaliforniaThe San Diego Zoo has long been considered one of the best zoos in the world. The zoo, which opened its doors in 1916, stretches across 100 acres and is home to more than 12,000 rare and endangered animals.
It is well known for its lush, naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters and is home to more than 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing approximately 660 species and subspecies and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 plants.
One of the world's most celebrated attractions, the San Diego Zoo houses over 4,000 animals from all over the globe. Explore nine diverse animal zones, featuring lions, monkeys, pandas, elephants, reptiles and marine life.
Which States have the highest number of businesses in the Zoos & Aquariums industry in the United States? California (63 businesses), Florida (61 businesses) and Texas (50 businesses) are the States with the most number of Zoos & Aquariums businesses in the US.
Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo, is renowned for innovation in animal care and unwavering commitment to wildlife. A zoo of firsts, Philadelphia Zoo has been a leader since opening its historic gates on July 1, 1874.
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.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has been dedicated to the conservation of plants and animals since 1875. Proclaimed the “Greenest Zoo in America®” in 2010, the Zoo has continued to lead the way in sustainability and green initiatives by greening its daily operations and reducing its impact on the environment.
Monkeys stand out as a favorite, with 53% of respondents selecting them as one of their must-visit zoo animals. 50% said they like seeing dolphins at zoos or aquariums. 46% prefer penguins. 40% like lions.