What is the 5th oldest zoo in the world?

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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Binghamton's Ross Park Zoo, established in 1875 as the fifth-oldest zoo in the United States, relies heavily on community support, with over 40% of its operational funding coming from generous contributions.

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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. The huge logistical task follows the zoo closing for the final time because of financial difficulties caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic after 186 years open to the public.

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The Ross Park Zoo is 90 acres of beautiful forest located just south of the city of Binghamton, New York, USA. The zoo was opened in 1875, making it the 5th oldest zoo in the nation. The Ross Park Zoo is open seasonally from April through November.

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The second oldest zoo in the world is Paris' Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes. Having already been France's premier botanical garden for 150 years, Jardin des Plantes sought to add a little fauna to its abundance of flora in 1793.

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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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The Charles Paddock Zoo is a small 5-acre (2.0 ha) community zoo located in San Luis Obispo County, California, in the City of Atascadero, California.

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The first real zoo was established by Queen Hatshepsut in 1500 B.C. in Egypt by collecting animals from all over Africa. Later, Emperor Wen Wang of China built a zoo to show his wealth and power. Spread over 1,500 acres, it had animals from all over his empire and was named the Garden of Intelligence.

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The Philadelphia Zoo, located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, is the first true zoo in the United States. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21, 1859, but its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1, 1874.

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Top zoos in the U.S.
  1. San Diego Zoo | San Diego, CA. ...
  2. Henry Doorly Zoo | Omaha, NE. ...
  3. Denver Zoo | Denver, CO. ...
  4. Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium | Pittsburgh, PA. ...
  5. Dallas Zoological Park | Marsalis Park, TX. ...
  6. Bronx Zoo | New York City, NY. ...
  7. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Cincinnati, OH. ...
  8. Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield, IL.


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So, read on and discover why these zoos are the cream of the crop.
  • 1 – San Diego Zoo, USA. ...
  • 2 – Singapore Zoo, Singapore. ...
  • 3 – Loro Parque, Spain. ...
  • 4 – St. ...
  • 5 – Henry Doorly Zoo, USA. ...
  • 6 – Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands. ...
  • 7 – Australia Zoo, Australia. ...
  • 8 – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, USA.


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Austin, TX is the largest city in the United States without an AZA-accredited zoo.

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The Bronx Zoo opened in 1899 and remains one of the largest wildlife conservation parks in the United States, housing 4,000 animals representing more than 650 species.

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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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Georgia Aquarium (Atlanta, GA) The largest aquarium in the world, the Georgia Aquarium invites visitors to come face-to-face with sharks, rays, dolphins, penguins, sea lions, seals and beluga whales!

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