Top 10 Famous Zoos Across The Globe

OT Staff

San Diego Zoo, USA

Among the world’s most famous zoological parks, San Diego Zoo pioneered open-air, cageless exhibits. Its vast species collection and conservation work continue to attract millions of visitors annually.

A koala at San Diego Zoo | Unsplash

Beijing Zoo, China

One of China’s oldest and busiest zoos, Beijing Zoo welcomes more than five million visitors yearly. Its giant panda exhibits and classical garden layout remain major draws.

A shot of hyacinth macaw from Beijing Zoo, China | storiesofbeijing/instagram

Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany

Germany’s oldest zoo is Europe’s most visited, drawing over three million guests each year. Its extraordinary species diversity and central location keep visitor numbers consistently high.

Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany | _fra_pietra_/instagram

Singapore Zoo, Singapore

Renowned for naturalistic enclosures, Singapore Zoo attracts around 1.9 million visitors annually. Lush rainforest settings and immersive exhibits make it one of Asia’s most celebrated wildlife parks.

Shot from Singapore Zoo | Unsplash

Bronx Zoo, USA

Spread across 265 acres in New York City, the Bronx Zoo remains one of North America’s most visited wildlife attractions. Signature habitats like Congo Gorilla Forest draw steady crowds.

Shot from Bronx Zoo, USA | bronxzoo/instagram

Moscow Zoo, Russia

Founded in 1864, Moscow Zoo is among Russia’s oldest and most frequented zoological parks. Its large animal collection and central Moscow location ensure strong year-round visitor numbers.

Moscow Zoo, Russia | Wikimedia Commons

Toronto Zoo, Canada

One of the world’s largest zoos by area, Toronto Zoo spans 710 acres and hosts thousands of animals. Its scale and themed geographic zones attract heavy annual footfall.

Toronto Zoo, Canada | btimphoto/instagram

National Zoological Gardens, South Africa

Often called Pretoria Zoo, this is Africa’s most popular zoological park. Its vast species collection and aquarium complex help maintain strong domestic and international visitation.

National Zoological Gardens, South Africa | bucketlistphotography_travel/instagram

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, USA

A major Midwestern attraction, Columbus Zoo draws over two million visitors yearly. Its conservation focus and large, family-friendly exhibits contribute to consistently high attendance.

A shot from Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, USA | lor.e_xplores/instagram

ZooParc de Beauval, France

Widely regarded among Europe’s finest modern zoos, Beauval is famous for giant pandas and expansive habitats. Strong conservation credentials and diverse species ensure heavy tourist interest.

A giraffe at ZooParc de Beauval, France | bonga.jd/instagram

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