Best Zoos in the US by category's

[red river hog]

What about for south america?

Nashville and Jacksonville I think are good.

 

[birdsandbats]

Shedd Aquarium for South America.

 

[Westcoastperson]

Los Angeles has a great South America section, Miami's is ok.

 

[Ituri]

Phoenix Zoo does NOT have an Asian section. Maybe you are thinking of Tropics Trail? That includes animals from tropical areas including South America (though not sure I would consider the Andes habitat of the Andean bear tropical), Southeast Asia, and even Florida (alligators).

True, but it is kinda broken up into an Asia group and a South America group (alligators not withstanding)

 

[hudson111]

ROTA at Los Angeles Is one of the best in my opinion but i do think that Nashville is the Best

 

[Arizona Docent]

I have not seen the South America exhibit in Los Angeles in person, but based on the photos I have seen online it is not that impressive. This is confirmed by first-hand reports from a relative in the area who is a longtime L.A. Zoo member.

 

[CMP]

What about for south america?

I haven't been myself, but Miami and Houston look really good. From what I have seen, I like Shedd, although it is smaller and an aquarium, and missing many mammals and birds.

 

[Dhole dude]

In my opinion, South America’s pantanal at the Houston zoo is by far the best South American exhibit in the U.S.

 

[aardvark250]

How about DWA for South America? Their species list for neotropical birds are very nice and of course they get 3 toed sloths.

 

[red river hog]

How about DWA for South America? Their species list for neotropical birds are very nice and of course they get 3 toed sloths.

I think we have a winner.

Also Venezuelan Red Howlers and Red-backed Bearded Sakis.

 

[TZDugong]

How about DWA for South America? Their species list for neotropical birds are very nice and of course they get 3 toed sloths.

Judging just off of species list, yeah they're definitely one of the best, especially if you include Central America (Antillean Manatees and Yapok!). I personally wouldn't put DWA near the best South American area, given how questionable a lot of the exhibits are.

Miami has a very nice South America area, never visited Jacksonville but their exhibit looks pretty good as well. LA's is ok, although the Giant Otter exhibit is pretty great. Amazon Rising at Shedd is tremendous, definitely the best South American aquarium exhibit.

 

[CMP]

Judging just off of species list, yeah they're definitely one of the best, especially if you include Central America (Antillean Manatees and Yapok!). I personally wouldn't put DWA near the best South American area, given how questionable a lot of the exhibits are.

Miami has a very nice South America area, never visited Jacksonville but their exhibit looks pretty good as well. LA's is ok, although the Giant Otter exhibit is pretty great. Amazon Rising at Shedd is tremendous, definitely the best South American aquarium exhibit.

Is the Yapok still there!?

Amazonia at the Smithsonian zoo also looks good

 

[TZDugong]

Is the Yapok still there!?

I'm pretty sure it is, not sure if the Yapok's on-exhibit currently though. Might also be a new animal (I did not see any when I visited 1.5 years ago).

 

[hudson111]

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I think we have a winner.

Also Venezuelan Red Howlers and Red-backed Bearded Sakis.

I agree they are the best in regards to south america

 

[hudson111]

What about for the Arctic. Columbus Louisville and Detroit all have very good ones

 

[aardvark250]

Arctic ring of life in Detroit.

 

[Dhole dude]

Arctic ring of life in Detroit.

Agreed.

 

[birdsandbats]

Arctic ring of life in Detroit.

Agreed.

I don't agree.

 

[Dhole dude]

I don't agree.

Than why do you think is the best Arctic exhibit?

 

[red river hog]

I don't agree.

Arctic Ring of Life is the best by far. Other good ones are Henry Vilas, Minnesota, SeaWorld Orlando, Woodland Park, and Point Defiance, but the don't compare.