The best zoos start with the animal's perspective in mind. They work to replicate a natural environment. The more successful they are at replicating that environment the more compelling the experience becomes for the zoo's visitors. It also enhances the educational experience which is a central mission for the best zoos.

The best zoos typically focus on education, preservation, and conservation. If done correctly, visitors leave their zoo experience exhilerated and with an enhanced appreciation for wildlife, our interdependence, and our planet.

Here are some Zoos to consider (in alphabetical order):

1. The Bronx Zoo
2. The Maryland Zoo
3. The Oregon Zoo
4. The San Antonio Zoo
5. The San Diego Zoo
6. The StuffedZoo (but we're a little biased on this one:)

If you have a favorite zoo let us know about it. Please include a description about what you like best. We'll share relevant information with the StuffedZoo community! Send to favoritezoos@thegiftshops.biz