Who has the number one zoo in America?

1. San Diego Zoo | San Diego, CA. Renowned across the country, San Diego's zoo, founded in 1916, is home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies. Among them are red pandas; African elephants; and bonobo apes.



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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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50 Best Zoos in the World
  • 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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There are, according to the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, over 10,000 zoos around the world, so while travelling, the opportunities to visit one are innumerable. Whether as an adult or a child, most people love zoos.

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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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Zoos by Country 2023
  • United States: 350 ????
  • Germany: 316 ????
  • United Kingdom: 118 ????
  • Australia: 104 ????
  • Japan: 96 ????
  • Brazil: 80 ????
  • India: 66 ????
  • Canada: 40 ????


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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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Sprawled across an area of 5.548 km², North Carolina Zoo is situated in North Carolina and is considered the biggest zoo in North America.

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