Discover the best zoos and aquariums across the country. ThrillZing covers admission, must-see exhibits, animal encounters, and reciprocal membership tips for every major zoo and aquarium — plus the latest news from the world of wildlife attractions.
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/ June 26, 2026
The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States — 265 acres of forests, rivers, and immersive habitats right in New York City, run by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Immersive, world-first exhibits The Bronx Zoo pioneered the immersive exhibit. Congo Gorilla Forest
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/ June 26, 2026
Set in lush Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is one of the most famous wildlife destinations on Earth — home to more than 3,500 animals across 650+ species, all immersed in pioneering naturalistic habitats. A conservation powerhouse San Diego helped write the modern playbook
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/ June 25, 2026
Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day, April 22, 1998, at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, near Orlando. Spanning 580 acres, it was the largest theme park in the world at its debut, and it remains the only Disney park built around
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