1. Wellington Zoo, North Island, New Zealand. New Zealand’s very first zoo is one of the biggest, situated on 32-sprawling acres with more than 500 animals and 100 different species—many of which are endangered species native to New Zealand, including Sumatran tigers, the miniature Sun Bear, the smallest of the bear species. read more
When looking at the best 12 zoos in the world we took into account conservation efforts, variety of animals and overall visitor experience. From the oldest of zoos, to free admission zoos to the ones who are at the top of research and education, here are the 12 best zoos in the world. read more
During World War II, many of the animals were either injured or died, leaving only a fraction left. The surviving animals were kept in an environment that was as close to their natural habitat as possible so they could breed. Today, the zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the world. read more