5 Best Zoos in the US

In this article, we discuss the 5 Best Zoos in the US. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these zoos, go directly to the 20 Best Zoos in the US.

5. Zoo Miami

Total Animals in the Zoo: 3000

Annual Visitors: 1 million

The largest and one of the oldest zoos in the state of Florida, Miami Zoo began operations in 1948. It was voted as one of the top 10 zoos in the US by the public in a poll by USA Today. It is the only tropical zoo in the United States and is home to over 3000 animals, which belong to over 500 unique species, all of which are displayed to the public in 100 different exhibits. Some of its most popular exhibits include Mission Everglade, which exhibits the native fauna of the Everglade region, the Asian Riverlife Experience, and the Amazon and Beyond, both of which are simulated habitats for a variety of animals.