Top 5 Largest Zoos In The US By Animals

A visit to the zoo is arguably one of the most entertaining ways to spend some quality time with our loved ones. One of the best things about the zoo is that no one is too old or too young to enjoy a day out in the wilds.

Currently, there are over 2,400 zoos in the US. This means if, for instance, you decide to go on an outrageous wild adventure to visit a zoo per day, it will take you nearly 7 years to accomplish the feat.

We have compiled a list of the top 5 largest zoo in the US according to the amount of animals they keep. If you reside in the US or you plan to visit some day on vacation, be sure to take out some time to visit any or even all of these zoos, you will be amazed.

1. San Diego Zoo

Located in California, San Diego Zoo is often described as the "best zoo of all time" by its many visitors. The zoo which sits on a land mass of over 99 acres is home to more than 3,700 animals of over 650 different species and subspecies.

From giant pandas to clouded leopards, this zoo boasts of a large collection of rare and endangered animals from various continents of the world.

2. Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo first opened its door on the 8th of November in the year 1899. As of today, this zoo houses over 4,000 animals of more than 650 different species.

Sitting on a massive land mass which encompasses 265 acres in New York, Bronx Zoo is widely known to have a diverse collection of animals.

3. Houston Zoo

Taking the number 3 spot on the top 5 largest zoo in the US, is Houston Zoo which plays home to more than 6,000 animals representing over 900 species.

Every year, over 2 million people pay a visit to the animals in this zoo, making it one of the most visited zoo in the US.

4. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium boasts of more than 7,000 animals of over 800 species on a land area of 580 acres. It is the 2nd largest zoo in the US by animals.

Interestingly, the zoo divided its animal exhibits into various regions of the world. There are currently about eight of such regions in the zoo.

5. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

With more than 17,000 animals from 962 different species, The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is without question the largest zoo in the US by animals.

The zoo which is located in Nebraska and occupies over 130 acres of land is a sanctuary to many rare and endangered animals.