An Analysis on Planet Zoo Species in Real Life Zoological Institues

[MOG2012]

Inspired by many animal analysis threads, most notably, the short-lived @Pandamich 's thread, I'm going to analyze the amount of holdings of Planet Zoo species in worldwide zoos. I'm going to go in order from first released to the Zookeeper Pack in case there is another animal/s that is added when creating this. The scale on this list in abundance is:

Abundant: 50+ holders
Extremely Common: 36-49 holders
Common: 21-35 holders
Uncommon: 11-20 holders
Rare: 6-10 holders
Very Rare: 1-5 holders

Here are the 100 survey facilities with facilities from every continent.

Spoiler: North America

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Brevard Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Como Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Lincoln Park Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Memphis Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Parque Zoologico National of Cuba
Philadelphia Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
St. Louis Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo Atlanta
Zoologico Guadalajara

Spoiler: South America

Chilean National Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Temaiken
Zoologico de Cali
Zoologico de Sao Paulo

Spoiler: Europe

ARTIS
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers' Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cologne Zoological Garden
Copenhagen Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Jardim Zoologico
Korkeasaari Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoologico De Paris
Plzen Zoo
Prague Zoo
Schonbrunn Zoo
Tallinn Zoo
Tierpark Berlin
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoo Frankfurt
Zoo Leipzig
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zagreb
ZooParc de Beauval

Spoiler: Africa

Friguia Park
Giza Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

Spoiler: Asia

Al Ain Zoo
Bali Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Dubai Safari Park
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jurong Bird Park
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Manila Zoo
National Zoo of Malaysia
Ocean Park Hong Kong
River Wonders
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tama Zoological Park
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Zoorasia

Spoiler: Oceania

Adelaide Zoo
Auckland Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Taronga Zoo Sydney

I'll continue with the first couple animals in the next post. I'll post around 3-5 species per week

 

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#1 African Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 415,000
Abundance: Common (30)

Spoiler: Facilities

Al Ain Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Ouwehands Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
North Carolina Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tallinn Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Toledo Zoo
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Basel
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval

African Savannah Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, live in the grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. These intelligent, socially complex creatures have long been targeted by poachers who illegally hunt them for their ivory tusks, contributing to a significant decline in elephant populations over the past century. These elephants are often headliners in African grassland exhibits and safari parks.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, Image Credit -> @Austin the Sengi

#2 Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Wild Population Estimate: 55,000
Abundance: Uncommon (11)

Spoiler: Facilities

Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Denver Zoo
Memphis Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
San Deigo Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Grizzly Bears, formidable inhabitants of North America’s forests and mountain regions, possess keen intelligence and strength that have long fascinated people. Historically, hunting and habitat destruction have diminished their populations, forcing conservationists and wildlife managers to intervene. While brown bears are commonly found on nearly continent (except Oceania) in captivity, the institutes on the survey facilities list were only from North America.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At St. Louis Zoo, Image Credit -> @cubsmaster

#3 West African Lion (Panthera leo leo)
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 900
Abundance: Uncommon (18)

Spoiler: Facilities

Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chester Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Parque Zoologico de Paris
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Frankfurt
Zoo Plzen
Zoorasia

West African Lion is a lion subspecies that historically occupied regions stretching from North Africa through parts of West and Central Africa and into Asia. This group includes several distinctive populations: the Northern lions, once found across North Africa, included the now-extinct Barbary lion, renowned for its robust build and dark, thick mane. The West African lion, a critically endangered population, remains scattered in small, isolated groups in protected areas. Farther east, the Asiatic lion survives in a single stronghold within the Gir Forest of India, where conservation efforts have managed to stabilize and slightly increase their numbers. In Europe and Asia, this is one of the most common subspecies while in North America, it's only found in Henderson (Lion Habitat Ranch) which aren't even likely pure individuals.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At London Zoo, Image Credit -> @CZJimmy

#4 Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
Wild Population Estimate: 830,000
Abundance: Abundant (52)

Spoiler: Facilities

Al Ain Zoo
Atlanta Zoo
Bali Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burger's Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Como Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Friguia Park
Giza Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Khaoh Kheow Open Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
London Zoo
Manila Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Park of the Legends Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tamano Safari Indonesia Bogor
Temaiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoo Negara
Zoo Plzen
Zoo Zagreb
Zoológico de Cali
Zoologico de Sao Paulo
Zoologico Guadalajara
Zoorasia

The plains zebra, also known as the common zebra, inhabits the grasslands and savannas of eastern and southern Africa, forming herds that roam open landscapes in search of grazing pastures. These social, highly vocal animals rely on close-knit group dynamics to detect predators and navigate seasonal migrations. With their distinctive black-and-white stripes, plains zebras exhibit patterns as unique as human fingerprints, helping individuals recognize one another and possibly confound predators’ visual perception. This species of zebra is the most common one found in captivity, being found on all 7 continents in multiple countries and collections.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Lincoln Park Zoo, Image Credit -> @carlos55

#5 Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Wild Population Estimate: 120,000
Abundance: Extremely Common (42)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chapultepec Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Copenhagen Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Pairi Daiza
Park of the Legends Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
San Diego Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
St. Louis Zoo
Taipei Zoo
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Temaiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo Negara
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoologico Guadalajara

Hippopotamuses, among the heaviest land mammals, are semi-aquatic herbivores that spend much of their day submerged in rivers and lakes throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Their barrel-shaped bodies and broad, powerful jaws make them formidable, while their largely grass-based diet supports sizable populations where ample food and stable habitats exist. Socially, hippos often gather in the water under a dominant male, using grunts, wheezes, and body language for communication. Despite their widespread range, hippos face challenges from habitat degradation and illegal hunting for ivory-like canine teeth, prompting conservation efforts to protect essential wetland habitats.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Cologne Zoo, Image Credit -> @JigerofLemuria

What do you think so far? Feel free to give feedback, identify mistakes, tips, etc.

 

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I said I was only going to post 5 animals a week, but why not 5 more.

#6 Timber Wolf (Canis lupus)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 225,000
Abundance: Extremely Common (36)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
ARTIS
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Brookfield Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Como Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoológico de París
Plzen Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tierpark Berlin
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zagreb Zoo
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval

Grey Wolves, scientifically known as Canis lupus, are highly adaptable carnivores once widespread across the Northern Hemisphere. Among their numerous subspecies, the timber wolf—found throughout North America’s forests—exemplifies the species’ resilience and social complexity. Other regional variants, such as the Arctic Wolf inhabiting the High Arctic’s frozen tundra or the Mexican Wolf struggling to regain ground in the American Southwest, each reflect unique adaptations to their respective environments. Historically diminished by human persecution and habitat loss, many wolf populations have stabilized or even rebounded due to protection under conservation laws and careful reintroduction efforts. As a result, these apex predators continue to influence the health and balance of ecosystems spanning boreal woodlands, rugged mountains, and remote northern landscapes.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Berlin Zoological Garden, Image Credit -> @Therabu

#7 Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 2,000
Abundance: Abundant (69)

Spoiler: Facilities

Adelaide Zoo
ARTIS
Atlanta Zoo
Auckland Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Brevard Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Friguia Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
London Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Moscow Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Ouwehands Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoológico de París
Philadelphia Zoo
Plzen Zoo
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
St. Louis Zoo
Taipei Zoo
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Temeiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tierpark Berlin
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Bueno Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zagreb Zoo
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico de Cali
Zoologico Guadalajara

Ring-Tailed Lemurs, native only to the island of Madagascar, are among the most easily recognized lemurs due to their distinctive, black-and-white ringed tails. They are notably the most common primate exhibited in accredited zoos worldwide, serving as ambassadors for the conservation of Madagascar’s unique ecosystems. In their natural habitat, these highly social primates form matriarchal groups, relying on strong group cohesion to navigate seasonal food shortages and avoid predators. Unfortunately, habitat loss, slash-and-burn agriculture, and poaching have put their wild populations at risk, making ring-tailed lemurs a flagship conservation species.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Adelaide Zoo, Image Credit -> @Zoofan15

#8 Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis niger)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable to Critically Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 22,000
Abundance: Uncommon (15)

Spoiler: Facilities

Auckland Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Cincinnatti Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Disney's Animal Kingdom
London Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Ueno Zoo

Galápagos giant tortoises, native to the volcanic islands that bear their name, have long fascinated explorers and scientists alike. Initially considered a single species, differences in shell shape, size, and habitat use led researchers to split them into multiple species unique to various islands. More recently, advances in genetic studies and a broader understanding of their evolutionary relationships have prompted some scientists to reclassify them back into a single, highly variable species with several distinct populations. This ever-evolving taxonomy underscores the complexity of these ancient reptiles, which can live well over a century and were once heavily hunted by sailors passing through the archipelago. Today, international conservation efforts strive to restore populations, safeguard their island habitats, and preserve the Galápagos giant tortoise as an emblem of evolutionary marvels and ecological resilience.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Philadelphia Zoo, Image Credit -> @TheGerenuk

#9 Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 11,000
Abundance: Common (21)

Spoiler: Facilities

ARTIS
Beijing Zoo
Bioparco di Roma
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Dubai Safari Park
Frankfurt Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Parque Zoologico National of Cuba
Shanghai Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesia
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Ueno Zoo
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia

The Reticulated Giraffe, distinguished by its intricate, white-lined polygonal coat patterns, inhabits the arid savannas and open woodlands of northern Kenya and surrounding areas. Historically recognized as a distinct subspecies and now considered by many experts as a separate species, the reticulated giraffe faces challenges from habitat fragmentation, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Ironically, while these giraffes are popular in zoos, recent genetic research has shown that most individuals in American zoological collections are in fact hybrids, carrying mixed ancestry rather than being genetically pure reticulated giraffes.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Berlin Zoo, Image Credit -> @Prochilodus246

#10 Western Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus)
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 38,000
Abundance: Uncommon (16)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Chester Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Singapore Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo Leipzig
Zoorasia

The Western Chimpanzee, a subspecies of Pan troglodytes found in West Africa, has captured global attention not only due to its remarkable intelligence and complex social structures, but also from the popularity sparked by the “Planet of the Apes” film franchise. In the wild, these primates craft and use tools, form intricate hierarchies, and display a range of learned behaviors passed down through generations. Unfortunately, deforestation, poaching, and human encroachment threaten their existence, making the Western Chimpanzee one of the most endangered chimpanzee populations.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Chester Zoo, Image Credit -> @Fallax

Feedback is appreciated including identifying missing places, incorrect information, etc. I'm going to add a new category of abundance which will be Not Found for animals not found in any of the 100 collections (like Goliath Frog.)

 

[EliasNys]

#8 Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis niger)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable to Critically Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 22,000
Abundance: Uncommon (15)

Spoiler: Facilities

Auckland Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Cincinnatti Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Disney's Animal Kingdom
London Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Ueno Zoo

Doesn't prague have a galapagos tortoise house?
Interesting thread though, looking forward to the next posts!

 

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I made a mistake in the amounts, here's the updated ones.

#1 African Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
Abundance: Common (30)

Spoiler: Facilities

Al Ain Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Ouwehands Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
North Carolina Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tallinn Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Toledo Zoo
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Basel
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval

#2 Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
Abundance: Uncommon (11)

Spoiler: Facilities

Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Denver Zoo
Memphis Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
San Deigo Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

#3 West African Lion (Panthera leo leo)
Abundance: Uncommon (20)

Spoiler: Facilities

Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chester Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Parque Zoologico de Paris
Prague Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Frankfurt
Zoo Plzen
Zoorasia

#4 Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
Abundance: Abundant (54)

Spoiler: Facilities

Al Ain Zoo
Atlanta Zoo
Bali Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burger's Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Como Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Friguia Park
Giza Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Khaoh Kheow Open Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
London Zoo
Manila Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Park of the Legends Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Garden
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tamano Safari Indonesia Bogor
Temaiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoo Negara
Zoo Plzen
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zagreb
Zoológico de Cali
Zoologico de Sao Paulo
Zoologico Guadalajara
Zoorasia

#5 Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
Abundance: Extremely Common (46)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chapultepec Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cologne Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Pairi Daiza
Park of the Legends Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Prague Zoo
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
San Diego Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
St. Louis Zoo
Taipei Zoo
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Temaiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoo
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo Negara
ZOO Wroclaw
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoologico Guadalajara

#6 Timber Wolf (Canis lupus)
Abundance: Extremely Common (38)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
ARTIS
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Brookfield Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Como Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Ouwehands Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoológico de París
Prague Zoo
Plzen Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tierpark Berlin
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zagreb Zoo
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo d'Amneville
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval

#7 Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
Abundance: Abundant (72)

Spoiler: Facilities

Adelaide Zoo
ARTIS
Atlanta Zoo
Auckland Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Brevard Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Friguia Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
London Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Moscow Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Ouwehands Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoológico de París
Philadelphia Zoo
Plzen Zoo
Prague Zoo
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
St. Louis Zoo
Taipei Zoo
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Temeiken
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tierpark Berlin
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoo
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zagreb Zoo
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo d'Amneville
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoologico de Cali
Zoologico Guadalajara

#8 Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis niger)
Abundance: Uncommon (18)

Spoiler: Facilities

Auckland Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Cincinnatti Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Disney's Animal Kingdom
London Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Prague Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Ueno Zoo
Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc
ZOO Wroclaw

#9 Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata)
Abundance: Common (22)

Spoiler: Facilities

ARTIS
Beijing Zoo
Bioparco di Roma
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Dubai Safari Park
Frankfurt Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Parque Zoologico National of Cuba
Shanghai Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesia
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Ueno Zoo
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia

#10 Western Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus)
Abundance: Uncommon (16)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Chester Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Singapore Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Zoo Aquarium Madrid
Zoo Basel
Zoo Leipzig
Zoorasia

I like this thread so much that I think I'll post later today

 

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#11 Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 2,000
Abundance: Common (32)

Spoiler: Facilities

Adelaide Zoo
Berlin Zoological Gardens
Bioparc Valencia
Bioparco di Roma
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Dubai Safari Park
Edinburgh Zoo
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
London Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Moscow Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium
Pairi Daiza
Plzen Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Taipei Zoo
Tallinn Zoo
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesua
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoo
Zoo Leipzig
Zoo Basel
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zagreb
ZooParc de Beauval

The Pygmy Hippopotamus, a smaller and more elusive relative of its larger cousin, hails from the dense forests and swamps of West Africa. Endangered and rarely seen in the wild, these nocturnal herbivores depend on shrinking habitats and are increasingly threatened by human activity. However, individual pygmy hippos housed in reputable zoological institutions have begun capturing the public’s heart, boosting awareness and support for their conservation. Beloved individuals like Haggis at the Edinburgh Zoo and Moo Deng at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand have gained considerable attention.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Image Credit -> New York Times, Perawongmetha/Reuters

#12 Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 3,400
Abundance: Extremely Common (38)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Adelaide Zoo
Atlanta Zoo
Audubon Zoo
Bioparco di Roma
Brevard Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chester Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Frankfurt Zoo
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
London Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Memphis Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Oklahoma City Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Prague Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesia
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Leipzig
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zagreb
ZooParc de Beauval

Komodo Dragons are the largest extant lizards, capable of exceeding three meters in length and attaining masses of over 70 kilograms. Endemic to several Indonesian islands, including Komodo and Rinca, these apex predators occupy a range of habitats from dry savannas to tropical forests. Their robust jaws, serrated teeth, and a complex venom system facilitate the capture and subjugation of large prey, ranging from deer to water buffalo. Sensory adaptations, such as a keenly forked tongue and acute olfaction, allow Komodo dragons to detect carrion and living targets from considerable distances. Mating and reproductive behaviors involve territorial displays, and females deposit clutches of eggs in carefully chosen nesting sites.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Prague Zoo, Image Credit -> @MagpieGoose

#13 Thomson's Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii)
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Wild Population Estimate: 550,000
Abundance: Rare (9)

Spoiler: Facilities

Al Ain Zoo
Audubon Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Bronx Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
North Carolina Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Tierpark Berlin
Zoo Leipzig

Thomson’s Gazelles are swift, medium-sized antelopes native to the savannas and grasslands of East Africa, where they form vital components of the region’s predator-prey dynamics. Despite their ecological importance and characteristic black side stripes, they are relatively uncommon in zoological collections compared to more iconic African antelope species such as giraffes, greater kudus, or sable antelopes. Part of the reason for this lesser popularity lies in the complexities of maintaining large, open habitats required for their natural grazing and rapid, agile movements, as well as their relatively low public profile compared to more charismatic or visually striking species. As a result, while they play key roles in their native ecosystems, Thomson’s gazelles remain less represented in zoos, underscoring the importance of targeted conservation efforts and visitor education programs to ensure their continued presence in both natural and managed environments.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Bronx Zoo, Image Credit -> @Pleistohorse

#14 African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 6,600
Abundance: Common (29)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Audubon Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Friguia Park
Johannesburg Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Singapore Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Zoo Basel
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico de Cali
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia

The African Wild Dog is a highly social, cooperatively hunting canid native to the savannas and lightly wooded areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Noted for their uniquely patterned coats of black, white, and yellowish-brown fur, these packs rely on intricate communication, unwavering cooperation, and elaborate social hierarchies to thrive. Yet, despite their remarkable adaptations and critical ecological role, African wild dogs have suffered severe population declines due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and exposure to infectious diseases.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Berlin Zoo, Image Credit -> @Prochilodus246

#15 Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Wild Population Estimate: 87,000
Abundance: Extremely Common (47)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Auckland Zoo
Brevard Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Burger's Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cologne Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Dehiwala Zoological Garden
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Moscow Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Pairi Daiza
Parque Zoologico Nacional de Cuba
Philadelphia Zoo
Plzen Zoo
Prague Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Safari Park
San Diego Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
St. Louis Zoo
Tama Zoo
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesia
Tiergarten Schonbrunn
Tierpark Berlin
Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Zagreb Zoo
Zoo Basel
Zoo Leipzig
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia

Cheetahs, renowned as the fastest land animals, are capable of accelerating from a standstill to nearly 100 kilometers per hour in just a few seconds. This unprecedented speed, combined with their flexible spine, enlarged nostrils, and specialized paw pads, allows them to outrun many prey species inhabiting the savannas and open grasslands of Africa, as well as parts of Asia. Traditionally classified into several subspecies—such as the Northeast African cheetah (A. j. soemmeringii), the Southern African cheetah (A. j. jubatus), and the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (A. j. venaticus)—these variations reflect adaptations to regional habitats and prey availability. Despite their prowess, cheetahs face challenges from habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and declining genetic diversity, prompting intensified conservation measures to secure the future of these iconic, high-speed predators.

Planet Zoo Version - Image Credit -> Planet Zoo/Frontier Developments

At Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Image Credit -> @Brayden Delashmutt

 

[Fallax]

Is there a reason you picked those 100 facilities? Wouldn't it make more sense to use something like zootierliste?

 

[MOG2012]

Is there a reason you picked those 100 facilities? Wouldn't it make more sense to use something like zootierliste?

Zootierliste doesn't correctly list all zoos in the world, and I wanted to just take a look on 100 major-ish zoos across the world from all continents

 

[Zoo adventures]

#12 Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 3,400
Abundance: Extremely Common (38)

Toronto Zoo does not have them anymore but plans to get them again.

#2 Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Wild Population Estimate: 55,000
Abundance: Uncommon (11)

Toronto Zoo have a grizzly bear named Shintay

Also, I am not sure if you would count it for the reticulated giraffe. Calgary zoo holds Moshi, a hybrid of Masai and Reticulated Giraffe. Her mother Carrie(passed away) was a reticulated. His father Nabo is a Masai giraffe.

 

[MOG2012]

Toronto Zoo does not have them anymore but plans to get them again.

Toronto Zoo have a grizzly bear named Shintay

Also, I am not sure if you would count it for the reticulated giraffe. Calgary zoo holds Moshi, a hybrid of Masai and Reticulated Giraffe. Her mother Carrie(passed away) was a reticulated. His father Nabo is a Masai giraffe.

I don't count hybrids. Here is the updated ones for the ones you mentioned

#2 Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Wild Population Estimate: 55,000
Abundance: Uncommon (12)

Spoiler: Facilities

Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Denver Zoo
Memphis Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oakland Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
San Deigo Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

#12 Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis)
Abundance: Extremely Common (37)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Adelaide Zoo
Atlanta Zoo
Audubon Zoo
Bioparco di Roma
Brevard Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chester Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dehiwala Zoological Gardens
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Frankfurt Zoo
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Jardin Zoologico (Lisboa)
London Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Memphis Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Oklahoma City Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Prague Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoological Park
Tamano Safari Bogor Indonesia
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Leipzig
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zagreb
ZooParc de Beauval

 

[Enzo]

Zootierliste doesn't correctly list all zoos in the world, and I wanted to just take a look on 100 major-ish zoos across the world from all continents

It surely does not. If I were you, I would never trust the Latin American section of ZTL. A single person has managed to mess all of the database up and we (Latin American users) have not figured out who did it.

I would recommend ditching a few American zoos to make room for a few more in the Third World. You have left out very significant collections in Brazil, Colombia, India, etc. You have also given the same amount of representation to Australasia as you've given to South America.

Rio, Belo Horizonte, Parque das Aves and Brasília all deserve space on the thread in my opinion. Same goes for Ukumarí, Delhi and Jamnagar.

I'd remove Albuquerque, Brevard, Colorado Springs, Como, Lincoln Park, Roger Williams and Zagreb in order to give more space to the aforementioned zoos. I'd also replace Friguia Park (Tunisia) with Rabat (Morocco).

+ São Paulo no longer holds plains zebras. They sent their last mare to Salvador this week.

I can help you if you want some data about South American zoos.

 

[MOG2012]

It surely does not. If I were you, I would never trust the Latin American section of ZTL. A single person has managed to mess all of the database up and we (Latin American users) have not figured out who did it.

I would recommend ditching a few American zoos to make room for a few more in the Third World. You have left out very significant collections in Brazil, Colombia, India, etc. You have also given the same amount of representation to Australasia as you've given to South America.

Rio, Belo Horizonte, Parque das Aves and Brasília all deserve space on the thread in my opinion. Same goes for Ukumarí, Delhi and Jamnagar.

I'd remove Albuquerque, Brevard, Colorado Springs, Como, Lincoln Park, Roger Williams and Zagreb in order to give more space to the aforementioned zoos. I'd also replace Friguia Park (Tunisia) with Rabat (Morocco).

+ São Paulo no longer holds plains zebras. They sent their last mare to Salvador this week.

I can help you if you want some data about South American zoos.

I'm not likely to change the 100 zoos since I already started. However, can you private message me the 10 species(I've mentioned)'s presence in these 5 zoos; Chilean National Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Temaiken
Zoologico de Cali
Zoologico de Sao Paulo

 

[cornu aspersum]

#14 African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 6,600
Abundance: Common (29)

Spoiler: Facilities

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Audubon Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparco di Roma
Brookfield Zoo
Bronx Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Frankfurt Zoo
Friguia Park
Johannesburg Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Singapore Zoo
St. Louis Zoo
Zoo Basel
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo d'Amneville
Zoologico de Cali
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia

Dublin no longer has this species.

 

[MOG2012]

Dublin no longer has this species.

Ok. Any other mistakes? On Tuesday, I'm going to post 5 more species with the updated information for the 15 current species. If anyone has any mistakes/tips, private message me

 

[Thomas]

What about the Columbus Zoo’s Thomson’s Gazelles?

 

[cornu aspersum]

Ok. Any other mistakes? On Tuesday, I'm going to post 5 more species with the updated information for the 15 current species. If anyone has any mistakes/tips, private message me

Yes.

#3 West African Lion (Panthera leo leo)
Abundance: Uncommon (20)

Spoiler: Facilities

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Dublin has Asiatic lion.

#6 Timber Wolf (Canis lupus)
Abundance: Extremely Common (38)

Spoiler: Facilities

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Dublin has Eurasian grey wolf. I'm just curious as to where you're getting some of this information from.

 

[MOG2012]

What about the Columbus Zoo’s Thomson’s Gazelles?

Columbus Zoo isn't a survey facilitiy

 

[MOG2012]

Yes.


Dublin has Asiatic lion.


Dublin has Eurasian grey wolf. I'm just curious as to where you're getting some of this information from.

If you just open the spoiler, it says Dublin Zoo so I included them.

 

[USZOOfan42]

Columbus Zoo isn't a survey facilitiy

What makes a surveyed zoo? Also, I’d like to point out that all of the reticulated giraffes in the AZA are hybrids. So it would make sense to include them than the just pure species.

 

[USZOOfan42]

If you just open the spoiler, it says Dublin Zoo so I included them.

She meant it wasn’t the subspecies of timber. Brookfield and Cincinnati also don’t have timber wolves, it’s Mexican grey.