On the territory of the whole globe there is a huge number of zoos that are created not only for the aesthetic enjoyment of humans, but also for the salvation of rare species of individuals that are on the verge of extinction. The largest zoos in the world contain and multiply several hundred of the rarest earth creatures. Such complexes amaze not only with their territorial scale, but also with the number of animals that are under reliable protection and surrounded by human care.
10. San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo opens the top ten largest and most rapidly developing zoological complexes in the world. It spread out over 100 acres or forty hectares. More than six hundred species and subspecies of individuals with a total number of 3,700 live in it. Guests of the complex can use a bus or a suspended gondola to inspect the entire territory. Here, in addition to animals, there are very rare plants, which in the zoo feature a rich collection. This is not only one of the largest, but also popular and most visited zoological complexes in the world.
9. London Zoo
London Zoo It is considered not only one of the largest geographically, but also the oldest zoological complexes in the world. Its foundation took place in the 20s of the 19th century. Then it was created as a zoological collection for scientific research. Now on its territory inhabited by more than 17 thousand individuals attributable to over seven hundred species. The occupied total area is equal to forty-six hectares, where all animals perfectly divided by thematic zones perfectly live.
8. The Bronx Zoo
Bronx Zoo is the largest in the USA and one of the largest in the world. The total area occupied by it is equal to as much as 107 hectares. He "sheltered" about four thousand individuals of 650 species of individuals. Of these, a large collection of rare animals is listed. Its foundation took place at the end of the 19th century, so it is also considered one of the oldest. This is one of the first zoos that created for its pets the most natural living conditions without cages in the open. It is also one of the most visited zoological complexes in the world, in which about two thousand guests visit each year.
7. Pretoria Zoo
Pretoria Zoo It is the largest world zoological complex with a total area of 85 hectares. It is divided into two parts. One of them is flat, and the other is hilly, as it is located on the very side of the hill. The local river Apis separates these two parts. The zoo is home to about 705 species, and the total number of local animals, birds, fish and other animals is about 9 thousand. Among all the specimens living here you can find very rare individuals.
6. Moscow Zoo
Moscow Zoo is the oldest zoological complex not only in Russia but also in the world. It was founded in the middle of the 19th century. The total area occupied by him is 21 hectares, on which about 6 thousand animals live, among which there are 927 species. In the zoo, almost half of the species are rare animals, and many of them are even listed in the International Red Book. The aquarium, aviary and children's attractions are also located on the territory of the zoo zone. Every year, this amazing large pet house is visited by over three and a half million tourists.
5. Novosibirsk Zoo
Novosibirsk Zoo It is the largest in Russia and one of the largest in the world. On the territory of 63 hectares 11 thousand individuals peacefully live, among which 756 species. It was founded in the last century in the 30s and was a small “living corner”. Gradually the collection was replenished, and very rare animals appeared in it, which are now abound. Many of them are included not only in the Red Book of Russia, but also the International. The uniqueness of this zoo lies in the fact that it was here that the joint offspring of a lion and a tigress appeared. The hybrid that came to light was called ligers, the population of which is now multiplying here.
4. Beijing Zoo
Beijing Zoo or Western Outskirts Park is one of the largest and most popular in the world. The “design” of the zoological complex is made in the form of classical Chinese gardens. Here there are both plantings to which a man had a hand, and wild thickets. The territory of the Western Outskirts Park is inhabited mainly by rare and wild animals of China. Among them are the big panda, the Sichuan golden short-nosed monkey, Manchurian tigers, the white-breasted doe and other "exclusive" individuals. Also, this amazing complex is a center where rare species are studied and grown.
3. Toronto
Toronto opens the top three largest zoological complexes created by man. The total area occupied by him is 287 hectares. About five thousand animals, belonging to 460 species, live on its territory. Canada Zoo was founded in the mid 70-ies of the last century. Throughout its existence, his collection is constantly replenished. The complex has six thematic zones: Indo-Malaysia, Africa, America, Australia-Asia, Eurasia and Canada. Some of the inhabitants live in tropical pavilions, while others exist beautifully in conditions close to the wild.
2. Columbus
Columbus is one of the largest in the world and in the United States of America. The total area occupied by it is 234 hectares. On its territory there are peacefully about 9 thousand inhabitants, attributable to 793 species. The complex is divided into eight thematic zones, through which annually more than 2.5 million tourists come here from all over the world. The zoo is also known for implementing its own environmental program, donating money to external programs, as well as participating in its own environmental efforts. Over the past five years, the zoo has allocated over $ 3.3 million to more than 70 projects in 30 countries.
1. Berlin Zoo
Berlin Zoo took first place not in terms of area, but in the number of species of animals living here. The total area of the complex is 35 hectares, which housed 15 thousand animals that are representatives of 1,500 species. This is the largest and most amazing collection of rare and exotic animals in the world. There is a three-story aquarium in the zoo, where not only fish live, but also reptiles, amphibians, as well as invertebrates and insects. The complex is one of the main attractions of Berlin, which is annually visited by over two and a half million tourists.