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Best Zoos in the World: Editor's Top 10

Our Editor's Top 10 list for Best Zoos in the World helps you decide where you want to go. Editor's Top 10 lists offer selections from our editors that help you plan your travel based on your lifestyle, entertainment, sightseeing, or recreation options.

Lions and tigers and bears ... and more. From roaming pachyderms to laughing hyenas, our editors have chosen some of the best zoos throughout the world for you to visit.

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1. Taipei Zoo
300 Hsinkuang Road, Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
The zoo's facilities are continuously being upgraded. The park is filled with lush greenery, including trees and grass areas that provide a natural setting for a picnic. If you don't take a lunch, there are plenty of places to buy food on-site. The zoo has a good selection of wildlife and the animals are treated well by the park's trained attendants. The breeding penguins and koala bears are popul... Read Entire Review »
2. Royal Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Street, Melbourne, Australia
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
Australia's oldest zoo opened in 1862. It's a great (and safe) place to see Australia's abundant wildlife. Highlights include Asian and African rain forests, an Australian bush area, a butterfly house and the World of Bugs exhibit. Another must-see is the Trail of the Elephants exhibit, which was awarded the National Award for Excellence in Heritage Interpretation. Roar 'n' Snore overnight camps a... Read Entire Review »
3. RioZoo
Parque Quinta da Boa Vista, Sao Cristovao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
The country's oldest zoo is home to more than 2,100 animals. Main attractions include the bats' night house, a birdhouse with Brazilian species, and a monkey house with rare, tiny monkeys and apes. A restaurant, ice-cream stands, an amphitheater and a gift shop are on-site. Open daily except Monday 9 am-4:30 pm. R$6 adults, R$3 children age 12 and younger, free for seniors and children less than 3... Read Entire Review »
4. National Zoo and Aquarium
Jalan Hulu Kelang (8 mi/13 km from Kuala Lumpur's city center), Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
Also called Zoo Negara, the zoo and the adjacent Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium are home to some 4,500 animals representing more than 400 species. The extensive grounds include natural habitat areas for the animals, plus camel, elephant and train rides for children. Sunday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am-10:30 pm. 15 RM adults, 6 RM children. Jalan Hulu Kelang (8 mi/13 km from Kuala Lump... Read Entire Review »
5. Moscow Zoo
Bolshaya Gruzinskaya 1, Moscow, Russian Federation
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
Recent renovations make this zoo, located in the center of Moscow, worth a visit. Opened since 1864, the Zoo Park is a pleasant retreat in the middle of the city. Bolshaya Gruzinskaya 1, Moscow. Phone 495-255-5375. http://www.zoo.ru/moscow.... Read Entire Review »
6. Madrid Zoo
Casa de Campo, Madrid, Spain
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
This zoo has a strong record for breeding programs and good conditions for animals. About 2,000 species are housed in spacious environments, and there are usually several daily shows with performing seals, sea lions, dolphins and birds of prey. Open Monday-Saturday 11 am-6 pm (8 pm in summer). 15.90 euros adults, 12.90 euros for children younger than age 7. Casa de Campo, Madrid. Phone 91-512-3770... Read Entire Review »
7. London Zoo
Regent's Park, London, England
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
Britain's largest zoo houses more than 650 species. On the grounds are an aquarium, a reptile house, a children's zoo and "Gorilla Kingdom." The BUGS exhibit (Biodiversity Underpinning Global Sustainability) is set in a glass pavilion. Daily 10 am-5:30 pm (29 October-February till 4 pm). Last admission one hour before closing. �15.40 adults, �11.90 children ages 3-15, �49.10 family. 10% dis... Read Entire Review »
8. Johannesburg Zoo
Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkview, Johannesburg, South Africa
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
Covering 133 acres/54 hectares of spacious enclosures surrounded by moats and trees, the zoo is a lovely place to spend a sunny day. It's home to more than 355 species of animals from all across the world, including the only two polar bears in Africa. The zoo is arranged in zones dedicated to the environments where its inhabitants live naturally. There are also plenty of activities for kids, inclu... Read Entire Review »
9. Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
40 N. Shore Road, Bermuda
See & Do - Sightseeing - Zoos & Wildlife
This all-in-one attraction contains more than 100 indigenous species of fish, turtles and moray eels, as well as displays on Bermuda's geological history and the development of its ecosystems. Daily 9 am-5 pm, with last admission at 4 pm. Bd$10 adults, Bd$5 children ages 5-12. 40 N. Shore Road, Harrington Sound, Bermuda. Phone 411-293-2727.... Read Entire Review »