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View at the National Zoo, Washington, D.C., 1909. The zoo first started as the National Museum's Department of Living Animals in 1886. [12] By an act of Congress on March 2, 1889, [13] [14] [15] for "the advancement of science and the instruction and recreation of the people", the National Zoo was created.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA), is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 and dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.
One of two state-supported zoo parks in North Carolina is the 2,000-acre (8.1 km 2) North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro. [42] The 500-acre (2.0 km 2 ) Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia, displays animals living in an artificial savannah .
The zoo had three "problem animals" that few other zoos wanted to take, [90] but even they found homes. [10]: 212–213 The main zoo was closed in late 1983, [91] [92] though the children's zoo remained open. [93] Demolition continued through 1984, though construction on the new zoo did not begin until the following year. [48]
The North Carolina Zoo consists of Africa, North America, and a global Desert. There are parking lots located on each end of Africa and North America, so, during peak season, visitors can start their day from either side. With approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) of walking paths, the Zoo also provides trams and air-conditioned buses for visitors.
The Zoo Tourist: Visiting America's Zoos and Aquariums. Red and Black Publishers. ISBN 9781610011440. OCLC 1400972328. Nyhuis, Allen W. (2008). America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans & Families. Branford, CT: Intrepid Traveler. ISBN 9781887140768. OCLC 179814034. Uddin, Lisa (2015). Zoo Renewal: White Flight and the Animal Ghetto ...
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In 1982, the zoo began to charge an admission fee. [14] The Arctic Ring of Life, one of North America's largest polar bear habitats, opened in 2001. [15] [16] Centered around a 300,000 gallon aquarium, it allows visitors to view polar bears from a 70-foot underwater tunnel made of clear acrylic.