Only 1 New York Zoo Nominated As Top 20 Zoo In America

There are some amazing zoos in the United States but only 1 New York zoo was nominated as a Top 20 Zoo in America.

USA Today offers a fun Reader's Choice Awards on a variety of categories. Readers can go online to vote in categories such as Best Beer City, Best Airlines, and Best Destinations for Snow Lovers. One of the latest categories is "Which Zoo is Best?"

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There are nearly 20 zoos in New York State. Each one of these zoos have become home for a variety of animals and offers educational programs on animal conservation. From the Niagara Falls Butterfly Conservatory to the Central Park Zoo New Yorkers have much to experience.

Out of the 20 zoos nominated by USA Today, only 1 New York spot joins the ranks along side the Honolulu Zoo in Hawaii, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the San Diego Zoo. Here it is!

The Bronx Zoo is one of 20 zoos nominated in the USA Today Readers Poll for Best Zoo In America. With new arrivals such as the Baby Pygmy Slow Loris, and American Bison Calf, the Bronx Zoo is ever changing and evolving. Vote for the Bronx Zoo HERE.

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The Bronx Zoo is wonderful, not only for the scope of animals it includes, but for its commitment to conservation and education apparent throughout your visit. - Lainie Rae

 

There are more than 265 acres for you to explore at the Bronx Zoo and over 11,000  animals. Tickets are $28.95 for anyone 13-years-old or older, $26.96 for anyone 65-years-old or older and children 3 and under are free.