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USA Top Zoos & Favorite Parks

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Learn more about these favorite parks, activities, and exhibits at these top parks and zoos. Quick links to calendar events, activities, program -- fun for the whole family.

  1. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Columbus, OH.  In operations since 1927, the Columbus Zoo has quite the reputation and is home of the most recognized animal expert - Jack Hanna. Columbus Zoo calendar
    ** March 13, 2009 see article: Columbus Zoo Rated Top Zoo in the United States by USA Travel Guide. For more info visit www.columbuszoo.org
     
  2. San Diego Zoo: Featuring Wild Animal Park and special exhibit for Elephant Odyssey. Explore San Diego Zoo's Institute for Conservation Research. Check SDZ's Calendar highlights for events and activities. See all California Zoos.
     
  3. Lion Country Safari: West Palm Beach, FL. Enjoy the African Adventure in West Palm Beach. If you enjoy Safari parks, this is the one to go to. See: Lion Country Safari calendar of events. See all Florida Zoos.
     
  4. Phoenix Zoo: Phoenix, AZ, a massive 125 acre park featuring 1,200+ animals and four long trails that cover native wildlife of Arizona and Africa.
     
  5. Fort Worth Zoo: Fort Worth Texas. Paying special tribute to native Texas, it includes over 350 species from every continent except Antartica. Be sure to check out Texas Wild! to see an historic glimpse of the diverse wildlife in Texas. Open Daily
     
  6. Houston Zoo: Houston TX. Featuring Bird & Wildlife Conservation, Elephant & Sea Turtle Exhibits – Houston Zoo Calendar highlights
     
  7. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden: Cincinnati, OH. One of the best zoo’s in the US. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden was the second zoo in United States opening not long after Philadelphia in 1875. This zoo has been voted one of the best family attractions. Calendar of events
     
  8. Disney's Animal Kingdom®Theme Park:  Seven areas that includes Oasis, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch®, Dinoland, U.S.A®, and much more in total Disney style and grace. Go beyond the park and enjoy Walt Disney World
     
  9. Philadelphia Zoo: 150 Year Celebration - New McNeil Avian Center, Grand Anniversary Celebration. See all Zoo Calendar of events
     
  10. Audubon Zoo: New Orleans, LA.  Enjoy a rich collection of exotic animals from all over the world nested in natural habitats. Audubon Zoo calendar events
     
  11. Saint Louis Zoo: Featuring Bear Bluffs, Penguin & Puffin Coast, WildCare Institute, and Camp KangaZoo. Calendar of events
     
  12. Oregon Zoo: Featuring Wolves, Predator Exhibits, and Samudra the elephant. Celebrate spring break. Oregon Zoo events calendar
     
  13. Bronx Zoo: New York, NY. Saving Wildlife and Wild Places, Winter Safari, Sea Lions. Sign up for the 'Run for the Wild' marathon. See 09 Season at the Zoo
     
  14. Woodland Park Zoo: Seattle WA. Activities & Exhibits - Come see the Humboldt penguins, enjoy our Rainy Day Tour, Rose Garden, and don't forget to ask about the benefits of Zoo Doo. Woodland Park Zoo events & activities
     
  15. San Francisco Zoo: San Francisco, CA. Featuring it's 80th Anniversary Celebration, Baby Bonanza -- name the baby gorilla, and meet Camilla the baby giraffe! San Francisco Zoo events
     
  16. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo: Fort Wayne TX, rated one of the top zoos in the country by Child Magazine. Kids Zoo calendar of events
     
  17. Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Washington DC. Admission is free and the park is open all year round. Spring brings babies, come see the baby gorilla and anteater, and more. Calendar of events
     
  18. Denver Zoo: Located in Denver CO. Spring break adventures, 80 acres of fun attractions. A definite, must see. Denver Zoo events
     
  19. Minnesota Zoo: Apple Valley MN. This is one of the first zoos to organize habitats by species and offers 5 themed areas, walking trails, and a new Woodland Adventure this summer. Minnesota Zoo Events
     
  20. Louisville Zoo: Louisville KY - a wonderful 3experience and beautiful botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. See all Louisville Zoo events

 

This list contains only few of the hundereds of awesome zoos around the USA. Check out all the zoos located in the United States - See the complete  Zoo Directory Listing

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