Top Zoos Across The Globe

Who needs a pet, when you can go to a zoo and see hundreds of large animals up close and personal? A trip to the zoo is always a fun adventure for people of all ages, and often results in a learning experience as well. We have put together a list of top zoos to visit.

1. Royal Melbourne Zoo, Australia - See the kangaroos in style at the award-winning Melbourne Zoo. A fun overnight package is available, where you get to camp out at the zoo and listen to the sounds of monkey’s hooting and hippo’s snorting.

2. London Zoo, England - This is one of the oldest zoos in the world, and was originally created to house animals in order to study them for scientific purposes. The zoo has over 750 species of animals, and features a beautiful aquarium of colorful fish from around the world.

3. San Diego Zoo, California - This is one of the largest zoos in the world, with over 4,000 animals. Exhibits are constantly changing, so returning guests will see something new each visit. For you bird lovers, this zoo has some of the largest free-flight aviaries, which allows the birds to fly all around you.

4. Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Florida - This attraction combines the learning atmosphere and sightseeing of a zoo with the excitement of an amusement park. The whole family will enjoy the themed areas, roller coasters, and giant ”Tree of Life.”

5. Philadelphia Zoo, Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania is rich with our nation’s history. After visiting the Liberty Bell, be sure to check out the nation’s very fist zoo. That’s right, the Philadelphia Zoo first opened its doors in 1874, and now averages over a million visitors a year.