Zoo Animal Research Unit

ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo continuously collects data on its animals to make sure they are thriving in their environments. As a result, zoo researchers recently made some major ...

Tautphaus Park Zoo - Idaho Falls, Idaho - zoo with the largest animal collection in Idaho With over 400 animals, the Tautphaus Park Zoo is the largest collection of animals in the state of Idaho. The zoo has 14 species that are endangered and part of national Species Survival Plans, and it has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The zoo has a Children's Zoo with hands-on ...

Tautphaus Park Zoo - Idaho Falls, Idaho - zoo with the largest animal ...

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The Texas Zoo originated in 1957 when a benefactor contributed a lioness to the Mayor of Victoria. The mayor approached the Lions Club and began the long process of creating a zoo for the city. Over the years, the zoo grew from a single lion in a cage to a small children's zoo to a full-fledged zoo housing over 200 animals.

The Texas Zoo - Victoria, Texas - small public zoo with 150 animals on ...

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Sacramento Zoo - Sacramento, California - large zoo with over 600 animals The Sacramento Zoo was born in 1927 when the City of Sacramento brought together 40 animals from the city's parks in the William Land Park Zoo. The original inhabitants of the Sacramento Zoo included monkeys, raccoons, birds and deer.

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Sacramento Zoo - Sacramento, California - large zoo with over 600 animals

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park, located in Washington D.C. is more commonly known as the National Zoo. The National Zoo is actually two distinct facilities - a public zoo of 163 acres and a 3,000 acre conservatory and research facility located in near the Shenandoah National Forest.