What is the largest non profit zoo in the United States?

The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix.



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It is one of the largest zoos in the United States by area and is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States by area, comprising 265 acres (107 ha) of park lands and naturalistic habitats separated by the Bronx River.

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The animals and exhibits at the Bronx Zoo span the globe and include tiny toads from Tanzania and big cats from the Russian Far East. With more than 700 species, the zoo is the perfect place to inspire animal lovers of all ages.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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


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Of the 238 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, 54 percent are not-for-profit.

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The Philadelphia Zoo website (www.philadelphiazoo.org) and all related domains directed to this site are owned, operated and maintained by the Zoological Society of Philadelphia (also referred to herein as “Philadelphia Zoo”).

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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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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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1. Henry Doorly Zoo
  • Animals: 17,000.
  • Species: 962.
  • Size: 160 acres.
  • First Opened: 1894.
  • Most Popular Feature: Lied Jungle (America's largest indoor jungle).
  • Mission Statement: “To inspire, educate and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conservation of animals and their habitats.


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Larger in size then Disneyland, the Zoo houses approximately 3,700 animals, and is located in Balboa Park.

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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.

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's revenue is $342.3 million. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance peak revenue was $342.3M in 2022.

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