I didn’t include any of the aza’s zoos for reticulated giraffe. The first post lists all 100 facilities varying in popularity, continent, size, etc. that will be surveyed. If you would just open all spoilers and read the content, your questions would have been answered
Timber Wolf just means any subspecies of wolf that lives in forests, even the zoopedia of planet zoo just list them as canis lupus instead of a specific subspecies like other animals.
Doesn’t timber refer to the eastern wolf?
A timber wolf is apparently of the several subspecies of Canis lupus, which inhabits forested areas
I don't know if you mean the lion or wolf, but Dublin has neither West African lion or timber wolf.
I don't think it does.
Correct, Timber is another term for the Eastern Wolf.
Do you know what zoos have Eastern Wolves? I couldn't find that much information about them. Should I just count all timber wolves (include northwestern wolf, northern rocky mountain wolf and Eastern Wolf)?
Probably do all timber wolves.
Toledo should still have them, they are still signed.
There are nowhere near 87,000 cheetahs left in the wild, or currently existence, period. The current wild population estimate is ~7,000 if I’m not mistaken.#11 Pygmy Hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 2,000
Abundance: Common (32)
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.
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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)
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.
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At Prague Zoo, Image Credit -> @MagpieGoose
#13 Thomson's Gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii)
IUCN Status: Least Concern
Wild Population Estimate: 550,000
Abundance: Rare (9)
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.
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At Bronx Zoo, Image Credit -> @Pleistohorse
#14 African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 6,600
Abundance: Common (29)
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.
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At Berlin Zoo, Image Credit -> @Prochilodus246
#15 Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Wild Population Estimate: 87,000
Abundance: Extremely Common (47)
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.
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At Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Image Credit -> @Brayden Delashmutt
Globally, timber/gray wolves are actually considered a species of Least Concern.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)
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.
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At Berlin Zoological Garden, Image Credit -> @Therabu
#7 Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 2,000
Abundance: Abundant (69)
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.
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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)
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.
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At Philadelphia Zoo, Image Credit -> @TheGerenuk
#9 Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 11,000
Abundance: Common (21)
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.
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At Berlin Zoo, Image Credit -> @Prochilodus246
#10 Western Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus)
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Wild Population Estimate: 38,000
Abundance: Uncommon (16)
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.
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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.)
Ok
I'm just using any subspecies under the species that are relevant (ie. All galapagos tortoise subspecies)
Thanks. I probably will do a redo of this soon as the sample zoos weren't diverse enough. I haven't done the babirusa yet
Happy to see that my home zoo has finally made the cut! Just a small correction, Zoológico de São Paulo (São Paulo zoo) no longer holds Plains zebras, only Grevy ones. Their last individual, a single mare, was sent to Salvador zoo last year (Parque Zoobotânico Getúlio Vargas, a smaller zoo on Brazil's northeast).I'm back with a more diverse sample set of a 100 zoos and more accurate information.
Here are the 100 survey facilities with facilities from every continent.
- Canada, Calgary - Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Canada, Toronto - Toronto Zoo
- Guatemala, Guatemala City - Zoológico La Aurora
- Mexico, Guadalajara - Zoologico Guadalajara
- Mexico, Mexico City - Chapultepec Zoo
- Mexico, Mexico City - Zoo San Juan De Aragon
- United States, Apple Valley - Minnesota Zoo
- United States, Asheboro - North Carolina Zoo
- United States, Bay Lake - Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- United States, Brookfield - Brookfield Zoo
- United States, Bronx - Bronx Zoo
- United States, Cincinnati - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- United States, Colorado Springs - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- United States, Dallas - Dallas Zoo
- United States, Denver - Denver Zoo
- United States, Escondido - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- United States, Houston - Houston Zoo
- United States, Los Angeles - Los Angeles Zoo
- United States, Miami - Zoo Miami
- United States, Memphis - Memphis Zoo
- United States, Nashville - Nashville Zoo
- United States, Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City Zoo
- United States, Omaha - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
- United States, Philadelphia - Philadelphia Zoo
- United States, Powell - Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- United States, Saint Louis - Saint Louis Zoo
- United States, San Diego - San Diego Zoo
- United States, Seattle - Woodland Park Zoo
- United States, Tampa - Zoo Tampa
- United States, Toledo - Toledo Zoo
- United States, Washington, D.C. - Smithsonian National Zoological Park
- Argentina, Belén de Escobar - Temaikèn
- Brazil, Belo Horizonte - Zoobotânica (Jardim Zoológico e Jardim Botânico) de Belo Horizonte
- Brazil, Cotia - Animália Park
- Brazil, São Paulo - Zoológico de São Paulo
- Chile, Providencia - National Zoo
- Colombia, Cali - Zoologico de Cali
- Colombia, Risaralda - Ukumari Park
- Peru, Lima - Park of the Legends Zoo
- Austria, Vienna - Schönbrunn Zoo
- Belgium, Antwerp - Zoo Antwerpen
- Belgium, Brugelette - Pairi Daiza
- Czechia, Dvůr Králové - Dvůr Králové Zoo
- Czechia, Pilsen - Plzeň Zoo
- Czechia, Prague - Prague Zoo
- Denmark, Copenhagen - Copenhagen Zoo
- Finland, Helsinki - Korkeasaari Zoo
- France, Doué-la-Fontaine - Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine
- France, Saint-Aignan - ZooParc de Beauval
- Germany, Berlin - Berlin Zoological Garden
- Germany, Berlin - Tierpark Berlin
- Germany, Cologne - Cologne Zoo
- Germany, Leipzig - Zoo Leipzig
- Germany, Nuremberg - Nürnberg Zoo
- Germany, Stuttgart - Wilhelma
- Hungary, Budapest - Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Ireland, Dublin - Dublin Zoo
- Netherlands, Arnhem - Burgers’ Zoo
- Netherlands, Rotterdam - Rotterdam Zoo
- Poland, Wroclaw - ZOO Wroclaw
- Russia, Moscow - Moscow Zoo
- Spain, Valencia - Bioparc Valencia
- Switzerland, Basel - Zoo Basel
- Switzerland, Zürich - Zoo Zürich
- United Kingdom, Cheshire - Chester Zoo
- United Kingdom, London - London Zoo
- Morocco, Rabat - National Zoo Rabat Morocco
- South Africa, Pretoria - National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
- South Africa, Randburg - Johannesburg Zoo
- Tunisia, Bouficha - Friguia Zoo Park
- China, Beijing - Beijing Zoo
- China, Shanghai - Shanghai Zoo
- India, Bengaluru - Bannerghatta Biological Park
- India, Mysore - Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
- Indonesia, Cisarua - Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
- Indonesia, Kota Batu - Batu Secret Zoo
- Israel, Jerusalem - The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
- Israel, Raman Gat - Raman Gat Safari
- Japan, Asahikawa - Asahiyama Zoo
- Japan, Hino - Tama Zoological Park
- Japan, Taitō - Ueno Zoological Gardens
- Japan, Yokohama - Zoorasia
- Malaysia, Ampang - National Zoo of Malaysia
- Malaysia, Taiping - Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
- Myanmar, Naypyidaw - Naypyidaw Zoo
- Singapore - Night Safari
- Singapore - Singapore Zoo
- Taiwan, Taipei - Taipei Zoo
- Thailand, Bang Phra - Khao Kheow Open Zoo
- Thailand, Chiang Mai - Chiang Mai Zoo
- United Arab Emirates, Al Ain - Al Ain Zoo
- United Arab Emirates, Dubai - Dubai Safari Park
- Vietnam, Phú Quốc - Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc
- Australia, Adelaide - Adelaide Zoo
- Australia, Melbourne - Melbourne Zoo
- Australia, Monarto - Monarto Safari Park
- Australia, Mosman - Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Australia, Perth - Perth Zoo
- New Zealand, Auckland - Auckland Zoo
1. African Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Abundance: Common (31)
African Savannah Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, live in the grasslands and woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa. In the past, there were more holders but less facilities are interested in holding them long-term due to costs and size requirements.
Al Ain Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dubai Safari Park
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Johannesburg Zoo
Memphis Zoo
National Zoo Rabat Morocco
North Carolina Zoo
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Raman Gat Safari
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Schönbrunn Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Tama Zoological Park
Toledo Zoo
Ukumari Park
Zoo Basel
Zoo Miami
Zoo San Juan De Aragon
Zoo Tampa
Zoobotânica (Jardim Zoológico e Jardim Botânico) de Belo Horizonte
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval
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@aardvark250
2. Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
Abundance: Uncommon (14)
Grizzly bears are mainly found in North America which is their home continent. Similarly, brown bears in other continents tend to be their home subspecies (s)
Bronx Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Denver Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Minnesota Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
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@USZOOfan42
3. West African Lion (Panthera leo leo)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Abundance: Common (25)
West African Lions are the nominate subspecies of Lions including the Northern Lion (Barbary Lion), West African Lion, and Asian Lions which are all mostly isolated or regionally extinct. They are somewhat common in Europe but South African lions are being more popular worldwide.
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc de Doué-le-Fontaine
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers’ Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cologne Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
National Zoo Rabat Morocco
Night Safari
Nürnberg Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Prague Zoo
Rotterdam Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Wilhelma
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Zürich
Zoorasia
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@Gab_1
#4 Plains Zebra (Equus quagga)
IUCN Status: Near Threatened
Abundance: Abundant (64)
Plains Zebra are the most widespread species of zebra in captivity and are very well-known, even for non-animal fans. However, more endangered species such as Hartmann's Mountain or Grevy's are being prioritized and replacing them.
Al Ain Zoo
Animalia Park
Auckland Zoo
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Batu Secret Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc Valencia
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers’ Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Copenhagen Zoo
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Friguia Zoo Park
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Houston Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
London Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
National Zoo of Malaysia
National Zoo Rabat Morocco
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Naypyitaw Zoo
North Carolina Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Pairi Daiza
Park of the Legends Zoo
Perth Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Raman Gat Safari
Rotterdam Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Temaikèn
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Ukumari Park
Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo Antwerpen
Zoo Basel
Zoo San Juan De Aragon
Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoológico de Cali
Zoológico de São Paulo
Zoologico Guadalajara
Zoologico La Aurora
Zoorasia
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@Conor McGarry
#5 Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable
Abundance: Abundant (58)
Hippopotami are very large herbivores which are common in many zoos but due to the large size and enclosure needs, Pygmy hippoes are increasing in numbers, sometimes replacing them.
Al Ain Zoo
Animalia Park
Asahiyama Zoo
Bannerghatta Biological Park
Batu Secret Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Bioparc Valencia
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Chapultepec Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cologne Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Moscow Zoo
National Zoo of Malaysia
National Zoo Rabat Morocco
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Naypyitaw Zoo
Pairi Daiza
Park of the Legends Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Prague Zoo
Raman Gat Safari
Saint Louis Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Temaikèn
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Ukumari Park
Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Zoo Basel
Zoo San Juan De Aragon
Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoobotânica (Jardim Zoológico e Jardim Botânico) de Belo Horizonte
Zoológico de São Paulo
Zoologico Guadalajara
ZooParc de Beauval
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#6 Timber Wolf (Canis lupus lycaon and Canis lupus occidentalis)
IUCN Status: Near Threatened to Endangered
Abundance: Very Rare (4)
Timber wolves include eastern wolves and Mackenzie valley wolves but timber wolves tend to be the latter. Generic grey wolves are more common worldwide along with native (to the zoo's continent) subspecies.
Asahiyama Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Pairi Daiza
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@Therabu
#7 Ring-Tailed Lemur (Lemur catta)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Abundance: Abundant (75)
The most known lemur, the Ring-tailed Lemur is extremely popular due to being in pop culture (like Madagascar movies) and being the most common primate species in zoos worldwide. If a Zoo has a lemur, it's likely going to be a ring-tailed.
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@Dianamonkey
Adelaide Zoo
Al Ain Zoo
Animalia Park
Asahiyama Zoo
Auckland Zoo
Batu Secret Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Bioparc Valencia
Bronx Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Burgers’ Zoo
Chapultepec Zoo
Chester Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Chiang Mai Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Copenhagen Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Denver Zoo
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Dubai Safari Park
Dublin Zoo
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Friguia Zoo Park
Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park
Houston Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
Khao Kheow Open Zoo
London Zoo
Los Angeles Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Minnesota Zoo
Monarto Safari Park
Moscow Zoo
Nashville Zoo
National Zoo of Malaysia
National Zoo Rabat Morocco
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
Oklahoma City Zoo
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Pairi Daiza
Perth Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Plzeň Zoo
Prague Zoo
Raman Gat Safari
Rotterdam Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens
Taipei Zoo
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Tampa Zoo
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Temaikèn
Tierpark Berlin
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Toledo Zoo
Toronto Zoo
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc
Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Zoo San Juan De Aragon
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoológico de Cali
Zoologico Guadalajara
Zoologico La Aurora
ZooParc de Beauval
#8 Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis niger)
IUCN Status: Vulnerable to Critically Endangered
Abundance: Common (25)
These tortoise species are more well-known then most Tortoise species but other giant Tortoise species such as the Aldabra and African Spurred are more common
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Auckland Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cologne Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Houston Zoo
London Zoo
Memphis Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Nashville Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Perth Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Prague Zoo
Rotterdam Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Toledo Zoo
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Zoo Miami
Zoo Tampa
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zürich
#9 Reticulated Giraffe (Giraffa reticulata)
IUCN Status: Endangered
Abundance: Common (27)
While giraffes are popular in zoos, generic species are more common than the retics.
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Asahiyama Zoo
Batu Secret Zoo
Beijing Zoo
Berlin Zoological Garden
Chapultepec Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dubai Safari Park
Dvůr Králové Zoo
London Zoo
Moscow Zoo
Park of the Legends Zoo
Rotterdam Zoo
Schönbrunn Zoo
Shanghai Zoo
Tama Zoological Park
Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor
Ueno Zoological Gardens
Ukumari Park
Wilhelma
Zoo San Juan de Aragon
ZOO Wroclaw
Zoo Zürich
Zoologico Guadalajara
Zoologico La Aurora
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia
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#10 Western Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes verus)
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Abundance: Uncommon (18)
Chimpanzees are very popular for visitors in zoos for their behaviors but subspecies specific individuals are less common as most are hybrid subspecies. They gained popularity from movies like the Planet of the Apes film franchise but deforestation and poaching are making them one of the most threatened Chimpanzee populations.
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@MagpieGoose
Bioparc Valencia
Burgers’ Zoo
Chester Zoo
Chilean National Zoo
Copenhagen Zoo
Dublin Zoo
Dvůr Králové Zoo
Johannesburg Zoo
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
North Carolina Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
Singapore Zoo
Tama Zoological Park
The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem
Zoo Basel
Zoo Leipzig
ZooParc de Beauval
Zoorasia
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