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The Best Zoos in the United States

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A list of zoos in United States, with photos! Whether they be petting zoos or wild animal parks, American zoos are a great family destination when traveling. A zoological park is a location where animals are kept in captivity for study and viewing. The zoo originally evolved from the menageries of the ancient world, in which royalty would exhibit their collection of exotic pets. These were hardly the scientific institutions we may find today. Unfortunately not all zoos are scientific in nature, and extreme controversy has arisen regarding how the animals are treated. Suffice to say, regulation is necessary to ensure proper care. Conservation (not exploitation) should always be the central goal behind any legitimate zoo.
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    Henry Doorly Zoo

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    San Diego Zoo

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    Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

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    Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

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    Brookfield Zoo

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    Saint Louis Zoological Park

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    Memphis Zoo

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    Disney's Animal Kingdom

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    San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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    Bronx Zoo

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    Philadelphia Zoo

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    Phoenix Zoo

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    Fort Worth Zoo

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    Los Angeles Zoo

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    Audubon Zoo

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    Denver Zoo

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    Houston Zoo

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    Oregon Zoo

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    Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

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    Smithsonian National Zoological Park

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    Toledo Zoo

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    Brevard Zoo

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    Minnesota Zoo

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    Zoo Atlanta

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    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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    Lowry Park Zoo

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    Lincoln Park Zoo

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    Hogle Zoo

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    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

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    Nashville Zoo

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    Louisville Zoo

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    Woodland Park Zoo

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    San Antonio Zoo

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    The Maryland Zoo

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    Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum

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    Detroit Zoo

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    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

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    Indianapolis Zoo

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    Como Park

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    Central Park Zoo

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    San Francisco Zoo

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    Riverbanks Zoo

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    Honolulu Zoo

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    Dallas Zoo

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    Moody Gardens

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    Palm Beach Zoo

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    Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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    Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

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    SeaWorld San Diego

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    Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

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    1. Rivka Talayumptewa
      The Best Zoos in the United States at 9/01/2012 7:30 PM
      top zoos in the united states. what a great thing to care about.

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