At The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, first opened its gates in 1898, and visitors were enthralled to see animals and plants that they had not seen before. Over the years many transformations took place and today is one of the most popular zoos where the public get to see the natural habitats of a variety of species. Our aim at The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is to provide families with enjoyable experiences that will promote a better understanding, appreciation and respect for wildlife. We offer a wide variety of educational programs that are unique, and that place a strong emphasis on conservation. Zoos provide ideal and fun outings for families, and The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium has an interactive exhibit that allows visitors to get up close to polar bears, sea otters, and sand tiger sharks. READ MORE

The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage offers a daily dose of zoo fun where homes are provided for animals, and visitors can enjoy wonderful encounters that are unique and special. The Alaska Zoo also offers discovery talks, keeper talks, seal feeding demonstrations and more, and some of the animals can be petted, come enjoy. There are hall rentals available, as well as greenhouse and lawn rentals, perfect for your events and special occasions, and it's a great place for birthday parties for kids, held in the coffee shop. The Alaska Zoo also offers summer camps, tours, outreach programs, toddler programs and so much more, it's all here.READ MORE

Welcome to Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo in Ipswich, Suffolk, where visitors will enjoy fun outings organised by our team of friendly volunteers who have a rare love for our guests and animals. Zoos are great venues for fun family days, educational parties or school workshops, and at Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo we have an interesting selection of animal packages and will tailor an animal workshop to suit school curriculums, requirements and budgets. Our parties and workshops have been created to suit all age groups, and our animal party packages include animal themed party games as well as free gifts. At Kimmys Mobile Petting Zoo we understand that not all children are comfortable to be visiting zoos, so we have provided an amazing crafts table for partygoers who are weary of live animals. READ MORE

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Cincinnati, Ohio, was originally opened in 1875 with a very small collection of animals and birds. Zoos are not just about fun family outings, but have become places of conservation, education and serving communities. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens is recognised as a leading non-formal science educator and we have more than 300 000 students annually who participate in our educational programs. Our special encounter experiences have proved to be very popular with visitors who are now also able to enjoy close-up and dramatic views of lions and cheetahs, the powerful African predators. We have had great success with our captive breeding programs, and the botanical gardens with vast collection of trees and shrubs provide an excellent backdrop to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Zoos have always been and will continue to be popular destinations for exciting family outings. READ MORE

Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, Texas, operates on three important and relevant principles to bring about a positive change through conservation, providing factual information to encourage an appreciation of wildlife and the environment, and to provide an entertaining experience for families. It is hoped that all zoos embrace the mission of strengthening the bond and understanding between humans, the environment and the wildlife, and at Fort Worth Zoo we promote responsible caring of wildlife, excellent educational programs and family entertainment. Like all zoos, our Petting Coral is ever popular with visitors, and although feeding is not allowed, visitors are encouraged to groom a goat or gently touch a calf. Apart from 12 permanent exhibit areas, Fort Worth Zoo also has several outstanding venues available for various functions. READ MORE

Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium is a stunning living museum of animals showcased in their natural habitat, including the newly opened snow dome for the Panda family. The two storey aquarium invites you to plunge into a fascinating underwater world with the world's longest underwater tunnel, and you can even enjoy snorkeling here. Come and experience stingrays feeding, giant sharks, a coral reef ecosystem, the world of jellyfish and endangered marine fish, it's all here and more and a visit is a must. The zoos stunt animals even entertain with shows and the seals are not to be missed. Enjoy tigers and a bird park tooREAD MORE

The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory based in Saint Paul, MN has it all from exotic animals to donated art, Japanese Gardens, snacks to souvenirs and everything in between. The zoo itself has lions, giraffes, monkeys, tiger, wolfs, polar bears, sea lions, snow leopards, arctic fox, gorillas and so much more for you to see. The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is vast and you need to plan your visit, family fun includes an amusement park with carousel, children's gallery and there's even mini golf. The various gardens feature exotic plants on display and visitors will be truly amazed, there's even a bonsai gallery and chipotle edible garden. Enjoy browsing the gift shops, have a bite at the cafe or food carts, view the stunning art that has been donated, and the parks are also home to ball games, concerts, picnics and so much more, it truly is all here, so come visit.READ MORE

Bronx Zoo in The Bronx, New York City, has been in existence since 1899, has been a popular destination ever since its opening, and since 1970, the Friends of the Zoo have been conducting guided tours to teach visitors about our animals and exhibits. We also have interactive children's programs for budding zoologists, giving them an idea of what it would be like to work at the zoo. The Tiger Mountain is a 'must see', and is one of the most awesome exhibits where visitors get to watch the Siberian tigers go through tireless fitness routines and fun activities with their handlers, sadly these majestic big cats are part of the seriously endangered species. Bronx Zoo has created a typical African savanna complete with lions, storks and zebras. There are also herds of gazelles, nyalas, African wild dogs and giraffes, it might not be Serengeti, but runs a close second. Our spacious greenhouse and lush wild meadow is where visitors will experience the wonder of butterflies and a variety of bugs, and in our conservatory, with soothing classical music in the background, you can wander amongst julias, monarchs and many more winged beautiesREAD MORE

At Marwell Wildlife in Colden Common, Winchester, we are passionate about the conservation of wildlife, and our hope is that through our work at the zoo we can instil the same passion in our visitors. Marwell Wildlife is set in 140 acres of beautiful countryside, and is home to more than 180 different species of exotic and endangered animals. If you are looking for a unique gift for yourself or someone special, regardless of the occasion, why not adopt an animal, its one way of supporting the work we do. Bring the family for a fun day out, take a trip on our rail train and enjoy our spectacular gardens, look out for capybaras, flamingoes, Brazilian tapirs, pygmy hippos, Southern white rhinos and Sulawesi crested macaques. Visit our African Valley and there you will see giraffe, zebra, waterbuck and ostrich roaming free. Our Australian Bush Walk is home to wallabies and kookaburra. If one day is not enough to see everything, you are welcome to make a return visit to Marwell Wildlife, we look forward to seeing youREAD MORE

The Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay Clwyd is a caring conservation-conscious zoo that is located in a perfect setting, high above Colwyn Bay, surrounded by beautiful gardens, breathtaking scenery and panoramic views. We invite visitors to our zoo to spend an interesting and informative day getting to know more about many rare and endangered species from around the world, and these species include Snow leopards, chimpanzees, Sumatran tigers and red pandas. There are many wooded pathways to meander along, and grassy slopes that are ideal for relaxing on, perhaps with a yummy picnic basket. Be sure to see our fascinating Zoonique presentations which include the magnificent Winged Wonders and Penguins Playtime shows, the exciting Sea Lion feeding and training shows and then of course, the favourite with young and old, the cheeky Chimp Encounter. Another favourite is the lemur enclosure walk-through which gives visitors an opportunity of getting within meters of these charming creatures. The Welsh Mountain Zoo offers year round catering facilities serving hot and cold food, as well as an ice cream and sweet shop. We look forward to welcoming you to our zoo for a fun, exciting day out. READ MORE