A visit to the zoo is a great entertainment for children and adults. It is especially good if the territory and the number of animals allow you to spend a lot of time studying, observing and discovering something new. The size of the zoo can be estimated both by area and by the number of animal species represented.
It is the last criterion that is taken as a basis in the preparation of Top 10 largest zoos in the world.
10. Toronto Zoo, an area of 287 hectares.
Animal Species - 491
Canada's largest zoo opened in 1974. Animals from all parts of the world are collected in seven zones of this huge park. It contains about 5,000 individuals, many of which live in conditions as close as possible to the familiar and natural.
9. Zoo San Diego, an area of 40 hectares.
Animal Species - 650
This California zoo contains over 3,700 animals of 650 species. The San Diego Zoo was one of the first to practice showing animals outside the cages. In addition, active work is underway to conserve and even breed many rare species.
8. The Bronx Zoo, an area of 107 hectares.
Animal Species - 650
This is one of the oldest zoos in New York. There are many enclosures that mimic the natural habitat of animals. In total, the park contains about 4 thousand individuals of different species.
7. National Zoological Garden of South Africa, an area of 85 hectares.
Animal Species - 705
This park is often called the Pretoria Zoo. The whole territory is divided into 2 parts - plain and hilly, between which the river flows. About 7 thousand individuals of different species live here.
6. London Zoo, an area of 46 hectares.
Animal Species - 755
The opening of the zoo took place in 1847. In total, they contain about 16,000 individuals. Rare species are often held at the zoo, for example, raising funds for the Sumatran Tiger rescue program.
5. Moscow Zoo, an area of 21 hectares.
Animal Species - 927
The zoo was opened in 1864 and is one of the most famous and oldest in Europe. The territory contains about 6 thousand individuals. At the end of the last century, the territory was significantly improved, a marine aquarium, rides for children, new aviaries for animals appeared.
4. Henry Durley Zoo, an area of 52 hectares.
Animal Species - 962
This huge zoo is located in Nebraska. It was built in 1864. On the same territory as the zoo is a large Aquarium, as well as the largest cat complex in North America.
3. Beijing Zoo, an area of 89 hectares.
Animal Species - 950
The zoo was opened in 1906. It contains many representatives of the fauna endemic to China, including the Chinese tiger, the big Chinese salamander and the most popular animal - the big panda.
2. Columbus Zoo, an area of 234 hectares.
Animal Species - 793
This Ohio Zoo is often called the best in the USA. 2.3 million tourists visit it annually. It contains about 9,000 individuals. A separate area is reserved for an amusement park.
1. Berlin Zoo, an area of 35 hectares.
Animal Species - 1500
The largest zoo in the world by the number of animal species was discovered in 1844. About 19.5 thousand individuals live here. Every year, 3 million people come to the zoo, the most popular time to visit is feeding, which attracts thousands of enthusiastic tourists.
