| 1. Audubon Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 6500 Magazine St., Uptown, New Orleans, Louisiana | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Near the river end of Audubon Park, this beautifully landscaped facility is considered one of the top five zoos in the country. It houses more than 1,800 animals in simulated natural habitats, including an impressive swamp area full of alligators. Open Tuesday-Friday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am-5 pm. US$12 adults, US$7 children. 6500 Magazine St., Uptown, New Orleans. Phone 504-581-4629.... Read Entire Review » |
| | 2. Bronx Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | Fordham Road and Bronx River Parkway, New York, New York | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | This zoo has more than 7,000 animals, representing more than 700 species, in natural habitats. Get face-to-face with the critters with no bars to separate you. In the pitch-black World of Darkness, populated exclusively by nocturnal animals, experience real nightlife. The Congo Gorilla Forest re-creates an African rain forest with more than 300 animals, including 30 gorillas, who range through 11... Read Entire Review » |
| | 3. Central Park Wildlife Center/Tisch Children's Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 830 Fifth Ave., New York, New York | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Known as the Central Park Zoo by locals, it is the oldest wildlife center in the city-it opened its doors in 1864. Divided into three zones-Arctic, temperate and rain forest-it's home to more than 1,400 animals and 130 species. The Tisch Children's Zoo is filled with hands-on exhibits and pettable domestic animals. Take lots of quarters for the feed machines to give fishicles (peanut-butter-smeare... Read Entire Review » |
| | 4. Dallas Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 650 SRL Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | The oldest zoo in Texas features two main areas. The Wilds of Africa area includes a 20-minute monorail safari and is always a favorite. One of the more popular exhibits is the Lemur Lookout. The other major area, Zoo North, includes tiger exhibits, Primate Place and more. A gigantic giraffe statue marks the entrance to the zoo. Daily 9 am-5 pm. US$8.75 adults, US$5.75 children. Parking fee is US$... Read Entire Review » |
| | 5. Indianapolis Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Featuring an aquarium, conservatory and botanical garden, this downtown zoo has more than 3,000 animals in naturalistic habitats along with one of the world's largest pavilions for sea animals, including a touch pool full of sharks. Children flock to the Oceans exhibit, which features an underwater tunnel that allows for spectacular views of dolphins playing. Moving up, some 15 ft/4.6 m above grou... Read Entire Review » |
| | 6. Lincoln Park Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 2200 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, Illinois | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the nation's oldest zoos and one of the few that does not charge admission. It keeps the educational adventure fresh with immersive exhibits, including the Regenstein Center for African Apes, featuring indoor, outdoor and overhead habitats for its primates. The Regenstein African Journey wanders the continent from pygmy hippo pools to klipspringer ledges and giraffe sava... Read Entire Review » |
| | 7. Miami MetroZoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 12400 S.W. 152nd St., Miami, Florida | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | The zoo is home to 800 animals, including such rare species as the koala, the white tiger and the Komodo dragon. It's encircled by a monorail that has four hop-on/hop-off stops along its 2.5-mi/4-km route. Exhibits include Wings of Asia, the largest open-air Asian aviary in the Western Hemisphere, featuring 300 exotic, rare and endangered birds from 70 species. Tram tours are also offered.... Read Entire Review » |
| | 8. National Zoological Park | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, District of Columbia | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Within the Smithsonian's 163-acre/66-hectare parklike zoo are 5,000 animals, most of them living in open areas resembling their native habitats. Special attractions include the gorillas, seal and sea lion training, and elephant care. The Asia Trail is home to sloths, fishing cats and giant salamanders (they're 5 ft/2 m long). But the biggest draw is the pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their cub,... Read Entire Review » |
| | 9. Philadelphia Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Set among Victorian gardens in Fairmount Park, the first zoo in the U.S. houses more than 2,000 mammals, birds and reptiles. Its many natural habitats include Bear Country, African Plains and Carnivore Kingdom. The zoo's newest attraction is the Zooballoon, a 15-minute hot-air-balloon ride that offers amazing aerial views of the animals and the city skyline. Open February-November daily 9:30 am-5... Read Entire Review » |
| | 10. San Diego Zoo | Add to eGuidebook
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| | 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, California | | See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife | Arguably the country's premier zoo. Most of the animals (including a number of endangered species) live in natural-habitat enclosures. It has the largest koala colony outside Australia. One of the biggest attractions is the pandas, and a new cub was born August 2007. Also be sure to see the Polar Bear Plunge and the Rain Forest Aviary. A guided bus tour and a skytram ride are available-you might b... Read Entire Review » |
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