Visiting the zoo is an excellent entertainment for children and adults. It is especially good if the territory and number of animals allow spending 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 presented.
This is the last criterion and is taken as a basis for compiling our Top-10 of the largest zoos in the world .
Contents:
- 10. Toronto Zoo, an area of 287 hectares.
- 9. San Diego Zoo, an area of 40 hectares.
- 8. Bronx Zoo, an area of 107 hectares.
- 7. National Zoological Garden of South Africa, an area of 85 hectares.
- 6. London Zoo, an area of 46 hectares.
- 5. Moscow Zoo, an area of 21 hectares.
- 4. Henry Durley Zoo, an area of 52 hectares.
- 3. Beijing Zoo, an area of 89 hectares.
- 2. The Columbus Zoo, an area of 234 hectares.
- 1. Berlin Zoo, an area of 35 hectares.
10. Toronto Zoo, an area of 287 hectares.
Animal species - 491
The largest zoo in Canada was opened in 1974.Animals from all parts of the world are gathered in seven zones of this huge park. Here contain about 5 000 individuals, many of whom live in conditions that are as close to the usual and natural.
9. San Diego Zoo, an area of 40 hectares.
Animal Species - 650
This Californian zoo contains more than 3700 animals of 650 species. The San Diego Zoo was one of the first to start showing animals outside the cells. In addition, there is an active work to conserve and even breed many rare species.
8. Bronx Zoo, an area of 107 hectares.
Species of animals - 650
This is one of the oldest zoos in New York. There are many enclosures simulating 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 "Zoo Pretoria".The whole territory is divided into 2 parts - flat and hilly, between which flows the river. Here live about 7 thousand individuals of different species.
6. London Zoo, an area of 46 hectares.
Animal species - 755
The discovery of the zoo took place in 1847.Altogether, they contain about 16 000 individuals. Activities in the zoo are often held in support of rare species, for example, raising funds for a program for rescuing Sumatran tigers.
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, there appeared a marine aquarium, attractions for children, new aviaries for animals.
4. Henry Durley Zoo, an area of 52 hectares.
Animal species - 962
This huge zoo is located in the state of Nebraska. It was built in 1864.In one area with the zoo is a large aquarium, as well as the largest in North America, a feline complex.
3. Beijing Zoo, an area of 89 hectares.
Animal species - 950
The zoo was opened in 1906.There are many representatives of China's endemic fauna, including a Chinese tiger, a large Chinese salamander, and the most popular animal, a large panda.
2. The Columbus Zoo, an area of 234 hectares.
Animal species - 793
This Ohio zoo is often called the best in the US .Every year, it is visited by 2.3 million tourists. Here contain about 9 000 individuals. A separate area is reserved for an amusement park.
1. Berlin Zoo, an area of 35 hectares.
Species of animals - 1500
The largest zoo in the world in terms of the number of animal species was discovered in 1844.About 19,500 individuals live here. Annually 3 million people come to the zoo, the most popular time for visiting is feeding, which gathers thousands of enthusiastic tourists.
