Zoos are interesting not only for children, but also for adults. Especially those where animals do not huddle in cramped cages, but are in a habitat close to natural. Below are the five best zoos in the world. They really have something to see.
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Schönbrunn Zoo. Vienna, Austria.
Founded in 1752 by Franz Stephan as an imperial menagerie, Vienna Zoo is considered the oldest zoo in the world. This zoo can rightfully be proud of its tropical forest with a real microclimate, Desert House, giant aquarium, Palm house with jungle and a polarium with cold-loving species of animals. These attractions make Vienna Zoo one of the most visited zoos in the world.
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Bronx Zoo. New York, USA.
This is the largest and probably the best zoo in America. It contains over 4000 animals and over 600 plant species from all over the world. The zoo offers many programs for children, youth, family programs. You can even spend the night at the zoo. Also in the Bronx Zoo you can visit a pavilion with waterfowl, a forest with Congo gorillas, the world of wild Asia and even the island of Madagascar!
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National Zoological Garden. Pretoria, South Africa.
Back in 1899, the National Zoological Garden, formerly known as the Pretoria Zoo, first opened its doors to visitors. Today it numbers over 200 species of mammals and birds, about 100 species of reptiles and about 200 species of marine life. The zoo houses the world's third largest collection of exotic trees, a reptile park and the largest aquarium in the country. More than 600,000 people visit the zoo every year. And the total length of the walking paths at the Pretoria Zoo is approximately 6 km. The zoo offers a variety of family tours and campsites. The night program with a tour of the fascinating world of nocturnal animals is especially popular.
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Singapore Zoo. Mandai, Singapore.
Founded in 1973, the Singapore Zoo is renowned for the free roaming of animals in its open natural habitat. More than 2800 animals represent about 300 species of mammals, birds and reptiles. In the zoo, you can freely feed a giraffe or an elephant, have breakfast with orangutans, see the water world with otters, giant crocodiles and pygmy hippos in the underwater gallery, as well as watch the life of predatory cheetahs and lions through glass. More than 1.6 million visitors visit the Singapore Zoo every year.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom. Orlando, Florida, USA.
It is America's second largest theme park. It is represented by 250 different species of animals in their natural habitat. The park is divided into several themed zones, among which there is a zone with dinosaurs and Pandora: the land of Avatar. In the zoo, you can make friends with sheep and goats, feed and care for them, take part in the excavation of a mammoth, take an exciting adventure on an African safari, and much more.
