Through researching zoos in different countries, I've found that many European countries like France, the UK, and Italy tend to have few urban zoos, and the largest zoos are often located out in the countryside - sometimes seemingly in the middle of nowhere. This is in contrast to countries like...
This is my enclosure for giraffes and zebras in my Planet Zoo city zoo called Reast City Zoo. This is a view from the left side. The stable is inspired on the typical Rotterdam Zoo stables and is for the zebras. The giraffes' indoor enclosure is located in a remake of Bronx Zoo's Zoo Center.
I know there have been threads before of the best cities for zoos, however those are all mostly subjective. I know that the number of species is not the best indicator of quality, however, looking at Shedd and Berlin, I somewhat question that.
Nonetheless, I was noticing that some cities in...
There's been a fair bit of discussion around which country is the best for zoos, but I was wondering if there is a particular city which is the best for zoos worldwide.
Singapore, NYC and Berlin are obvious choices, with other big ones being Chicago, San Diego, Atlanta, Paris, Valencia, Dallas...
Taking into account the entirety of a city's zoological offerings, which one offers the best experience? Feel free to use whatever criteria you wish but please explain your methodology.
City = metropolitan area
A walk-through aviary with northern bald ibis. (the temple of aristotle)
The zoo has an area themed; the ancient city. With buildings looking like egyptian, roman, persian temples, houses etc.
A couple of the species in this area; tigers (white & siberian). lions, jackals+vultures...
The central square in the ancient city called; Agora. sometimes kids can ride on a bactrian camel here.
The zoo has an area themed; the ancient city. With buildings looking like egyptian, roman, persian temples, houses etc.
A couple of the species in this area; tigers (white &...
The baboon-barbary sheep enclosure. (this is only half of it. On the other side of the bridge is the rest ;))
The zoo has an area themed; the ancient city. With buildings looking like egyptian, roman, persian temples, houses etc.
A couple of the species in this area; tigers (white &...
The zoo has an area themed; the ancient city. With buildings looking like egyptian, roman, persian temples, houses etc.
A couple of the species in this area; tigers (white & siberian). lions, jackals+vultures, camels, bactrian camels, barbary sheep+hamadryas baboon, monitor lizards...