Finding wildlife isn’t always easy when you travel, especially when those trips are to major world cities. Zoos and animal reserves are a great way to scratch that itch, offering the chance for you to see and learn about animals from all over the world in one place.
It’s not hard to add some time at the local zoo to your next travel itinerary, but there’s no guarantee it will be worth your time. So, take this guide to the best zoos in the world and check it before your next trip to see if you’ll be near one.
If you’ve ever wondered what is the best zoo in the world you best read on because we’re going to show you the top candidates.
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1 – San Diego Zoo, USA
Founded in 1916, San Diego Zoo houses more than 3,500 animals across 650 different species and has often been awarded as one of the best zoos in the world. It was also one of the first zoos to have open-air, cageless exhibits and is situated in the beautiful Balboa Park.
2 – Singapore Zoo, Singapore
One of the best zoos in the world, Singapore Zoo has several exciting attractions, including Orangutan Island. See the world’s largest tree-dwelling mammals and enjoy a jungle breakfast with them.
3 – Loro Parque, Spain
Watch the Sea Lions perform at Loro Parque, a 33-acre zoo with an extensive and diverse reserve of animal and plant species. Loro Parque is also one of the best zoos in the world to observe parrots.
4 – St. Louis Zoo, USA
There are 1,700 animals from 600 species across 90 acres at St. Louis Zoo. Jump on an Emerson Zooline Railroad and stop off at all the best attractions at the zoo.
5 – Lisbon Zoo, Portugal
A zoological garden, Lisbon Zoo has around 2,000 and 300 species including 114 mammals, 157 birds, 56 reptiles, and five amphibians and arthropods.
6 – Henry Doorly Zoo, USA
A visit to Henry Doorly Zoo provides you with the chance to see elephants, white rhinos, cheetahs, sable antelopes, bongos, ostriches, and impalas.
7 – Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands
The Dutch call it Diergaarde Blijdorp, but you’ll know it as Rotterdam Zoo. It’s one of the oldest zoos in the Netherlands and is spread across 65 acres, which houses more than 180 species.
8 – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, USA
Enjoy wildlife and a botanical garden at Cincinnati Zoo, which is the fifth-oldest of its kind in the US. From Aardvarks to Eastern Bongos and King Cobras to lemurs, there’s a variety of animals to discover.
9 – ZSL London zoo, UK
The world’s oldest scientific zoo, ZSL London Zoo is located in Regent’s Park right in the heart of London. It houses 673 species, with exhibits including Land of the Lions, Gorilla Kingdom, and Tiger Territory.
10 – Bronx Zoo , USA
