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Many of today's zoos hope to stop or slow the decline of many endangered species and see their primary purpose as breeding endangered species in captivity and reintroducing them into the wild. Modern zoos also aim to help teach visitors the importance of animal conservation, often through letting visitors witness the animals firsthand. [38]
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 Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. [6] Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, [7] a member of the Maytag family, and operates on 125 acres (51 ha) of land in the Papago Park area of Phoenix. [1] It has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. [6]
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 ...
But only four giant pandas remain in the United States, all at the zoo in Atlanta, after China did not renew loan agreements at three other zoos in San Diego, Washington, D.C., and Memphis ...
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New habitats and an emphasis on conservation have transformed the Fort Worth Zoo. ... best zoo in the country in a 2020 USA Today poll. In April the zoo celebrated 30 years since it reopened under ...
10Best releases 2023 Readers' Choice Awards for Best Aquarium, Best Botanical Garden, Best Dude Ranch, Best Safari Park, Best Zoo and Best Zoo Exhibit. USA TODAY 10Best reveals top zoos, aquariums ...