What is the largest zoo in the us?

Whether you love them or you hate them, zoos have been a family-friendly attraction in America for nearly 150 years. Today, there are well over 10,000 zoos worldwide and over 2,400 in the U.S. alone. read more

Opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo in New York City is the biggest metropolitan zoo in the United States, comprising 265 acres (107 ha) of park lands and naturalistic habitats. The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals of 650 species, many of which are endangered. read more

For a list of aquaria, see List of aquaria in the United States, and for a list of nature centers, see List of nature centers in the United States. Zoos are primarily terrestrial facilities where animals are held in enclosures and displayed to the public for education and entertainment. read more