Top 10 zoos in the world
1. Singapore Zoo, Singapore
Singapore Zoo is considered the best in the world for animals and visitors. The zoo is divided into 11 ecological zones, with a recreation of the habitat of the corresponding animal species from each region. Rainforest (imitation of a tropical reserve), tundra (home of polar bears and other arctic species), Java (39 primates on their own, separate islands), and a garden of snakes (giant turtles, Komodo dragons, and poisonous snakes) are just some of the attractions of this amazing a place worth a separate day for excursions. The zoo is the perfect place for a family visit.
2. San Diego Zoo, California, USA
One of the best zoos globally, the San Diego Zoo, located in San Diego, California, USA, is a truly spectacular, educational, and fully entertaining zoo. Founded in 1916, it is currently run by the Zoological Society of San Diego. The San Diego Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals belonging to over 800 species. It occupies 120 hectares in Balboa City Park, located among the picturesque hills and canyons.
3. Chester Zoo, UK
Chester Zoo (founded by George Mottershead and his family) is located in Cheshire, England. Chester opened his doors to the public in 1931. Currently funded by charitable funds and visited by over 1.4 million people a year, it is the most popular zoo in England. Chester is home to over 20,000 animals belonging to 500 species.
4.Schonbrunn Zoo, Austria
The zoo Schönbrunn in Vienna has a long history. It dates back to July 31, 1752, the date this zoo was officially founded. At first, it was intended only for members of the royal family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire but later opened its doors to the general public. Today, this centuries-old zoo is one of the most modern in Europe and was recognized as the best zoo in Europe in 2009 and 2010. More than 500 species live in the zoo, from amazing Siberian tigers to hippos, pandas, and rhinos. The zoo is divided into several zoogeographic regions, each with its own microenvironment and unique inhabitants.
5.Taronga, Sydney, Australia
Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, offers one of the best zoo-visiting experiences in the world. This famous zoo, located just 12 minutes by ferry from Sydney Waterfront, is home to over 4,000 animals. Endemic and main attractions are kangaroos and koalas. It is also home to an outsized group of chimpanzees and the second zoo in the country to successfully breed platypuses. Taronga is open all year round.
6. National Zoological Garden of South Africa, South Africa
The National Zoological Garden of South Africa, known as the Pretoria Zoo, covers 85 hectares of land in Pretoria, South Africa. In it, 9,087 animals belonging to 705 species live in open-air cages, as close as possible to natural habitat conditions. The most popular attraction at the zoo is the large watering hole modeled after the African savannah. Endemic African species such as African cheetahs, African rhinos, giraffes, African elephants, and hippos live around the watering hole.
7. Bronx Zoo
One of the oldest (founded 1899) and largest (265 hectares) zoos in the United States, the New York Zoo in the Bronx offers one of the best experiences in the natural world. More than 6,000 animals living here today belong to 2,600 species, including rare ones. It recreates natural habitats, ranging from African savannahs to tropical rainforests of Asia. Millions of tourists flock to this zoo every year, especially on Wednesdays and weekends. When tickets are sold at a substantial discount, the zoo is especially crowded. Gorilla Forest is one of the most popular attractions in the Bronx Zoo. The zoo also plays an important role in breeding wild bison, which are subsequently released into the wild.
8. Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Washington, USA
The National Zoological Park, referred to as the National Zoo, is the oldest zoo in the US. It is a part of the Smithsonian Institution and, like all Smithsonian museums, there is no entrance fee. The US National Zoo was founded in 1889; it is located in Washington and is visited by more than 2 million people annually. The zoo is home to over 2,000 animals belonging to 400 species. About a quarter of these species is classified as "endangered" or "endangered"; giant pandas, Asian elephants, Sumatran tigers, and African lions.
9. Berlin Zoo
Berlin, a zoological garden and Aquarium, is the oldest zoo in Germany. The Prussian Emperor Frederick William IV founded the Berlin zoological garden and was officially opened in 1844. The second World War II had a devastating impact on the zoo; most animals died, only 91 species survived the bloody war. The reconstruction of the zoo began in 1952, and today there are about 16,000 animals belong to 1,500 different species.
10. Beijing Zoo, Beijing, China
is located in the Cheng District of Beijing, China; Beijing Zoo is one of the country's oldest zoos. It was founded in 1906 when the country was still under the rule of the late Qing dynasty. More than 450 species of land animals and 500 species of inhabitants of the seas and oceans live in this wonderful zoo. Beijing Zoo is one of the main sights of the city; more than 6 million visitors annually come to see rare animals. Still, pandas, the national animal of China, are viral. The most interesting is, endemics of mainland China, such as giant pandas, Chinese giant salamanders, Chinese alligators, South China tigers, and Tibetan gazelles.
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