Twycross Zoo is a medium to large zoo near Norton Juxta Twycross,Leicestershire. The zoo has the largest collection of monkeys and apes in the Western World,and in 2006 re-launched itself as "Twycross Zoo –The World Primate Centre".
The Singapore Zoo,formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens or Mandai Zoo,is a 28 hectares zoo located on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area. It is operated by the Mandai Wildlife Group,which also manages the neighbouring Night Safari,River Wonders,Bird Paradise as well as the forthcoming Rainforest Wild Park.
The Philadelphia Zoo,located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River,is the first true zoo in the United States. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on March 21,1859,but its opening was delayed by the Civil War until July 1,1874. The zoo opened with 1,000 animals and an admission price of 25 cents. For a brief time,the zoo also housed animals brought to U.S. from safaris by the Smithsonian Institution,which had not yet built its National Zoo.
Perth Zoo is a 17-hectare (41-acre) zoological park in South Perth,Western Australia. The zoo first opened in 1898 and by 2011 housed 1258 animals of 164 species and an extensive botanical collection. It is a full institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).
Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoological park in Atlanta,Georgia. The current president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta is Raymond B. King.
Melbourne Zoo is a zoo in Melbourne,Australia. It is located within Royal Park in Parkville,approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the centre of Melbourne. It is the primary zoo serving Melbourne. As of 2021 the zoo contains 3742 animals comprising 243 species,from Australia and around the world. The zoo is accessible via Royal Park station on the Upfield railway line,and is also accessible via tram routes 58 and 19,as well as by bicycle on the Capital City Trail. Bicycles are not allowed inside the zoo itself.
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre (69 ha) zoo,aquarium,and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia,South Carolina,United States. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia. It is operated by the Rich-Lex Riverbanks Park Special Purpose District,a partnership of the city of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. It is overseen by the Riverbanks Park Commission,comprising two members each from the three governments and one at-large member.
Mysore Zoo,officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens,is a composite of zoological gardens and animal park located in the southern Indian city of Mysore,Karnataka. Stretching across a 157-acre (64 ha)-expanse and situated at about 700 metres from Mysore Palace,it is the oldest zoo in India and one of the oldest in the world. One of the most popular zoos in India and one of the city's most popular attractions,it is home to a wide range of over 168 species.
The San Francisco Zoo is a 100-acre (40 ha) zoo located in the southwestern corner of San Francisco,California,between Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean along the Great Highway. The SF Zoo is a public institution,managed by the non-profit San Francisco Zoological Society,a 501(c)(3) organization. As of 2016,the zoo housed more than one thousand individual animals,representing more than 250 species. It is noted as the birthplace of Koko the gorilla,and,from 1974 to 2016,the home of Elly,the oldest black rhinoceros in North America.
Blackpool Zoo is a 32-acre (13 ha) zoo,owned by Parques Reunidos and located in the sea-side resort of Blackpool,Lancashire,England. It provides a home to over 1,350 animals from all over the world.
Out of the total 1,092 km2 of land in Hong Kong,three-quarters is countryside,with various landscapes including beaches,woodlands,and mountain ranges being found within the small territory. Most of Hong Kong's parks have abundant natural diversity,usually containing over 1,000 species of plants.
Leipzig Zoological Garden,or Leipzig Zoo is a zoo in Leipzig`s district Mitte,Germany. It was first opened on June 9,1878. It was taken over by the city of Leipzig in 1920 after World War I and now covers about 27 hectares and contains approximately 850 species. By 2020,the zoo featured six different theme worlds,aiming at providing habitats appropriate for the species on display.
The Taipei Zoo,sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo,is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District,Taipei,Taiwan. It is the most famous zoological garden in Taiwan and a leader in conservation,research and education,and recreation. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia,with a total area of 165 hectares,of which more than 90 ha are developed.
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG),formerly known as Kadoorie Experimental and Extension Farm (嘉道理試驗及推廣農場),or Kadoorie Farm (嘉道理農場),was originally set up to aid poor farmers in the New Territories in Hong Kong. It later shifted its focus to promote biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong and south China,and greater environmental awareness. It is located near Pak Ngau Shek,encompassing Kwun Yam Shan in the central New Territories;The Farm was built in a valley with streams,woodlands and terraces in 1956 by the Kadoorie Agricultural Aid Association. Now it is managed to integrate nature conservation,including a rescue and rehabilitation programme for native animals,along with holistic education and practices in support of a transition to sustainable living. The farm attracts about 3000 to 5000 visitors per week.
Bioparco di Roma is a 17-hectare (42-acre) zoological garden located on part of the original Villa Borghese estate in Rome,Italy. There are 1,114 animals of 222 species maintained.
The Zoo and Botanical Garden of Branféré is a 35-hectare (86-acre) zoo and botanical garden located in Le Guerno,Morbihan,Brittany,France.
National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka is a zoological garden in Dehiwala,Sri Lanka,founded in 1936. It is home to various birds,mammals,reptiles,fish and amphibians. The zoo not only exhibits animals from Sri Lanka,but also exhibits species from across Asian and other parts of the globe.
Barcelona Zoo is a zoo in the Parc de la Ciutadella in Barcelona,Catalonia,Spain. The zoo used to be internationally known as the home of Snowflake,the only known albino gorilla,who died in 2003.
Gembira Loka Zoo is a zoological garden located in Yogyakarta,Special Region of Yogyakarta,Indonesia. Gembira Loka Zoo was opened in 1956 and comprises a botanical garden,orchid nursery,(artificial) lake,children's park,numerous scenic bridges across the Gajahwong River,and a collection of approximately 470 animals,most notable of which are its native Indonesian tigers,leopards,Komodo dragons,saltwater crocodiles,orangutans,and gibbons,as well as African animals such as lions,camels and hippopotamus. The park is 54 acres in size.
The Zoo Taiping is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut,Taiping,Perak,Malaysia. Established in 1961,is the only zoo in northern Malaysia.
