Where is the best zoo in the US?

San Diego Zoo (Winner) Our 2023 Best Of Travel Award winner for Best Zoo in the U.S. is the San Diego Zoo! Situated in sunny San Diego's beautiful Balboa Park, this southern California zoo is renowned for its diverse collection of animals and dedication to conservation.



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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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The largest zoo in the United States is Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, measuring 406.30 acres for the zoo alone and 580 acres in total.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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The Berlin Zoological Garden, which opened in 1844, is home to the largest variety of animals of any zoo in the world. Come see its more than 20,000 animals representing more than 1,300 species, including a few polar bears.

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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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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.

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The San Diego Zoo, hands down, no question- it is arguably the best zoo in the United States… particularly if you include its sister institution, about 30 miles north, the San Diego Wild Animal Park - the L.A. Zoo has nothing comparable and has always struck me as a sterile and depressing environment for the animals.

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