Top Zoos in the U.S. for Animal Lovers

These zoos go beyond exhibits—they’re experiences you won’t forget!

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There are over 2,800 licensed animal exhibitors across the United States.

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It would take even the most dedicated animal lover years to visit every location on the list.

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Home to the first immersion exhibit, which gives visitors the sense that they are also in the animal’s habitat.

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Known as the National Zoo, located in Washington, D.C. is a fee-free zoo

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One of the top zoos for its commitment to creating naturalistic habitats. You can even take a kayak tour within the grounds.

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The zoo is also known for its efforts to breed critically endangered species.

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This zoo has a 650,000-gallon ocean aquarium that brings over 8,000 ocean animals to the Midwest.

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The sixth oldest zoo in the US and has been voted the #1 zoo year after year.

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These zoos go beyond exhibits—they’re experiences you won’t forget!

There are over 2,800 licensed animal exhibitors across the United States.

It would take even the most dedicated animal lover years to visit every location on the list.

Home to the first immersion exhibit, which gives visitors the sense that they are also in the animal’s habitat.

Woodland Park Zoo

Known as the National Zoo, located in Washington, D.C. is a fee-free zoo

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

One of the top zoos for its commitment to creating naturalistic habitats. You can even take a kayak tour within the grounds.

Brevard Zoo

The zoo is also known for its efforts to breed critically endangered species.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

This zoo has a 650,000-gallon ocean aquarium that brings over 8,000 ocean animals to the Midwest.

Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium

The sixth oldest zoo in the US and has been voted the #1 zoo year after year.

Cincinnati Zoo

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