10 Largest Zoos in the World

Mar 27, 2023, 16:03 IST

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

This zoo, located in California, USA, is spread across 1,800 acres and is home to over 3,500 animals from over 400 species. A botanical garden, an African-themed safari experience, and several conservation programmes are also available at the park.

Henry Doorly Zoo

Located in Nebraska, USA, this zoo is spread over an area of 160 acres and is home to over 17,000 animals from over 962 species. The zoo is renowned for its indoor rainforest and desert exhibits

Beijing Zoo

Located in China, is spread across 219 acres and is home to over 14,500 animals from 950 different species. The zoo is home to several Chinese native species, including the giant panda.

Moscow Zoo

This zoo in Russia is spread across 53 acres and is home to over 6,000 animals from over 1,000 species. The zoo houses a number of rare and endangered species, such as Siberian tigers and Amur leopards.

Bronx Zoo

This zoo, located in New York, USA, is spread across 265 acres and is home to over 4,000 animals from over 650 species. The zoo is well-known for its large African savannah exhibit, which houses a variety of animal species.

Taronga Zoo

This 69-acre zoo in Sydney, Australia, is home to over 4,000 animals representing over 350 different species. The zoo is well-known for its conservation efforts, which include breeding programmes for a number of endangered species.

Toronto Zoo

This zoo in Canada is spread across 710 acres and is home to over 5,000 animals from over 500 species. The zoo has several interactive exhibits as well as a large African savannah exhibit.

Philadelphia Zoo

This zoo, located in Pennsylvania, USA, is spread across 42 acres and is home to over 1,300 animals from 42 different species. The zoo is well-known for its successful breeding programmes for endangered species such as western lowland gorillas.

Singapore Zoo

Located in Singapore, this zoo is spread over an area of 69 acres and is home to over 2,800 animals from over 300 species. The zoo is known for its open-concept exhibits, which allow visitors to get up close with several species

Berlin Zoo

This 84-acre zoo in Germany is home to over 20,000 animals representing over 1,500 different species. The zoo is well-known for its successful breeding programmes for endangered species such as giant pandas.

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