Zoos

The Philadelphia Zoo claims to be the country's oldest: It was founded as part of the Philadelphia Zoological Society in 1859.

However, the Central Park Zoo in New York City opened to the public in 1862, twelve years before the opening to the public of the Philadelphia Zoo in 1874.

Many times it involves expanding their gene pool or that of another zoo, or preventing any inbreeding within the enclosed environment in which they are born. If it is an endangered species, then there may be other objectives for the conservation and development of the gene pool, so they may be trying to maintain a healthy species. Also, it might not just be a matter of conservation, but sometimes babies are hand reared because the mothers instinctively reject one or more, as with the Giant Pandas. There are many different reasons, sometimes for the betterment of the species, and some to save just a single baby. But most of the time, zoos try not to spay and nueter the animals on a regular basis, so they try work around all of the different issues.

Lion+ bald eagle= gryphon

Elephant+ polar bear= mammoth

Ringtail lemur+ koala= bush baby

Giraffe+ zebra= okapi

Lion+ tiger= liger

Flying Fox+Kangaroo=Fennic Fox

Caupchin(spelling?) Monkey+Bald Eagle=Flying Monkey

Gray Wolf+Kangaroo=Tasmanian Wolf

Flying Fox+Ringtail Lemur=Sugar Glider

There's more... Not real far in the game...

Bears, Lions, Tigers, Monkeys, elephants, sometimes underwater animals such as seals. Sometimes polar bears. And so many more! Zebras too. :)

Most zoos have breeding progrms in place. One of the most well know ones is the Panda breeding programs. Check out the zoos in San Diego and Washington. They have extensive info available on these programs. Additional Info: The San Diego Zoo, as referred to above has a multidisciplinary research team. They are the largest zoo organized research facility in the world. The center is called Conservation and Research for Endangered Species "CRES" and they work with 20 other countries from all over the world. The Center has been working to acheive biodiversity conservation with scientific innovation for 30 years. The Center is trying to apply advances in science and technology to help conservation and recovery of endangered species. By taking these six key strategic areas for focus they hope to reach their goals: "Sustainable Populations, Bioresource Banking, Wildlife Health, Habitat Conservation, Restoration Biology, and Conservation Education." For more detail see the sites listed below.

The rules are fairly clear about the use of cameras. You may bring cameras on to the grounds. "Non-commercial photography, for personal use only is allowed, but tripods are restricted in some exhibits". The zoo staff does have the authority to use their judgment to limit the use of cameras, if they deem it necessary for the welfare of the animals, and visitors alike, or for the continued smooth operation of the zoo. Also any commercial filming or photography has to be scheduled in advance with the Zoo's Communications Department. Something interesting, you may be videotaped or photographed during your visit, by the zoo staff, the Wildlife Conservation Society employees, or other authorized personal, and purchase of the admission ticket to the zoo will cover permission for any use of your image by these parties. For more details, please see sites listed below.

Yes and no. Some animals can live in a zoo's. But others,like sharks,are at other places.

The address of the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo And Aquarium is: 3701 S 10Th Street, Omaha, NE 68107

because they help to keep the animal save in the zoo

A safari park is far better than a zoo because there are no cages and visitors get the see the animals behave like they would in their natural habitat.

Yes. I've been there, in fact I live in Singapore and I love going to see the otters.

I think there is only one. the National Zoo i think

Wild animals have been kept in captivity for thousands of years, often as symbols of power or religious significance. However, what we now recognise as the modern zoo developed in the early part of the 19th century with London, Paris and Dublin zoos opening within a few years of each other.

This coincided with the Victorian fascination with natural history and increasing urbanisation of the population of Europe, and these 19th century zoos proved to be immensely popular, with millions flocking to see unusual animals from far off lands.

The majority of zoos served simply to display animals, with the more advanced among them, including London, also utilising their collections for the study of zoology. However, over time good zoos have changed their mission and focus due to a growing realisation and documentation of the decline in wildlife, driven mostly by loss of habitat.

From the mid-20th century these zoos have been finding ways to help conserve wild animals and their habitats, and the animals in our zoos now fulfil a number of roles, from education to ambassadors for their species. Some of the species we keep are now extinct in the wild and would have disappeared completely without zoos.

The modern zoo has changed to reflect this new role and developed dramatically over the years. It is now a complex operation, with specialists in many different disciplines including animal husbandry, health, nutrition, behaviour and records keeping.

By visiting our zoos you make a direct contribution through your entry ticket, to our field activities and to maintaining the threatened species in our zoos. Through your visits you also help us provide training and technical assistance to other conservation groups and individuals in many countries around the world, including here in the UK.

The first zoo in the world is (was) "Schoenbrunner Tiergarten" in Vienna, Austria!

well it cost ur buut plan

It depends on what you like. If you like marina animals... then seaworld, but if you like pandas and stuff like that...then the zoo.

An animal keeper would be a "zoo keeper".

Some keepers with specialized training may have different titles:

zoologist, veterinarian, ornithologist (birds), herpetologist (reptiles), etc.

Depending on the state/country/territory etc this may vary.

1. ostrich

2. EMU

3. penguin

4. peacock

5. kiwi

There are many reasons for this, these are only a few.

* Many zoos give injured animals a refuge while they recover so they may be returned to the wild. * Some zoos have breeding programs that help keep some animals from extinction. * Some zoos offer a home to nuisance animals so they will not be put down. * Zoos offer a place for people to learn more about the effects they have on the world around them. * Many zoos have extensive research programs that allow scientist to be able to treat ailments and problems of animals in the wild as well. * Zoos keep animals away from their predators. * Zoos give human enjoyment and entertainment. * Zoos give people an opportunity to let people see real life animals * Zoos give animals the food which saves the animal from fighting another in order to receive its prey. (If its carnivorous!) * Zoos give animals shelter.

Basically it is the problem with maintaining its animals. The zoo is all about the money and its "Uniqueness"; on multiple visits to the zoo these are the ones I've come across so far. (at least from the outside)

Right at the opening of the zoo the scarlet macaws and Sulphur crested cockatoos are in the open under constant contact with the zoo's visitors. The birds seem to have no intention to escape (or their wings have been pinned down). This is very stressful for these birds. Similarly for the snakes that are kept for photo opportunities. Clearly snakes are not toys and constant contact causes distress to many of these reptiles.

There's the problem of small enclosures for most of the animals. And the successful breeding of the animals are not helping in the over population of many exhibits. Worse still the zoo lacks many barriers to keep the public at bay. I have noticed constant banging on the glass panels at the Pygmy Hippopotamus and a few others as well. Need I mention the warthog enclosures? They live in their own poo. Excretion mixed with mud is what the warthog's use for a good wallow.

The newest zoo exhibits (e.g. The naked mole rats) do not even have proper cages to hold these animals. The naked mole rats have been placed in what I call a plastic box, with hardly any space to move or dig into. These animals are shy creatures that are observed closely by the public constantly. Nowhere to hide they get frightened easily. That is something nobody has to go through let alone the animals!

One of the major and most obvious problem seen in the entire zoo would be the polar bear enclosure. The polar bears, Inuka and Sheba, have been clearly suffering from the intense heat. Algae growth has been spotted on their, supposedly, white fur. Moreover the bears appear mangled with hair loss, exposing their black skin. If I were to mention the enclosures, outdoor and indoor, I wouldn't be able to finish. Nevertheless these animals are at high risks. Polar bears in the polar region suffer the cold. Here they suffer the unbearable heat.

These are just a few of the many problems that the zoo has yet to solve. If unable to, an immediate relocation of the animals is required. Hopefully on future visits I will see a change in these, if not saying, "One of The Best Zoos Around" would be a terrible lie.

The miserable conditions of animals in zoos include confined cages, poor feeding, lack of exercise, and no socialization. The is stark contrast to how they would live in the wild.

I think it was either Tuesday or Wednesday when the Bronx zoo entry is a dollar or more(donation)

• Lions
• Tigers
• Bears
• Giant Panda
• Red Panda
• Apes
• Monkeys
• Giraffe
• Lemurs
• Elephants
• Rhinos
• Hippos
• Wolves
• Kangaroo
• Gazelle
• Zebra
• Penguins
• Flamingos