Location: Fasano, Italy Years Active: 1973 – Active Craving a zoo experience that’s more ‘nature documentary’ and less ‘polished theme park’? Look no further than Zoosafari Fasanolandia in Fasano, Italy. This sprawling wildlife park lets you cruise through expansive habitats via a seven-kilometer safari drive. Spot lions, tigers, giraffes, and more than 1,700 animals roaming…
Laid out along curving gardens and ponds at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, the Jardin d’Acclimatation map captures a rare blend of amusement park and Parisian parkland. Paths thread past Belle Époque pavilions, small coasters, and shaded picnic lawns, so a map helps keep your bearings between the animal enclosures, rides, and cafés….
Location: San Jose, California Years Active: 1961 – Active Craving thrills without the wallet-crushing crowds? Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose, California, is your secret weapon. This isn’t your average, overpriced theme park. Happy Hollow offers a chill vibe, exciting rides, and a surprising zoo – all for a fraction of the cost….
Location: Chapa de Mota, Mexico Years Active: 2006 – Active Bioparque Estrella, Not your typical zoo experience. Forget about flashy shows and animals performing tricks. Here, the focus is on animal welfare and conservation. Traverse sprawling enclosures on a safari adventure. Spot lions lounging in tall grass, zebras grazing in the distance, and giraffes casually…
Location: Hodenhagen, Germany Years Active: 1974 – Active Serengeti Park in Germany promises a wild ride – and not just on its rickety rollercoasters. This is where you ditch the sanitized nature documentaries and get a dose of the animal kingdom’s messy reality. Lions, giraffes, monkeys… they roam free, which means they might just decide…
Location: Himeji, Japan Years Active: 1984 – Active Forget Disney-style crowds and cookie-cutter rides. Himeji Central Park, tucked away in Japan, is a whole different beast. Think animal encounters mixed with a dose of adrenaline. Lions chilling near a rollercoaster? It’s a thing here! This place has been serving up offbeat fun since 1984, making…
Location: Hamilton, Ontario Years Active: 1969 – Active Want a real safari without leaving Canada? African Lion Safari in Hamilton will get you close. It’s been around since 1969, so they know what they’re doing. This isn’t some glossy zoo – get ready for the unexpected! You’ll drive your own car right through the reserves,…
Location: Granby, Canada Years Active: 1953 – Active Granby Zoo, located in Granby, Quebec, is one of Canada’s largest zoos. It houses over 1,500 animals from 225 species, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. The zoo features themed areas such as Africa and South America and also includes an amusement park and water park for visitors….
Location: Toronto, Canada Years Active: 1974 – Active Toronto Zoo, located in Scarborough, Ontario, is Canada’s largest zoo, spanning 710 acres. It houses over 5,000 animals from 500 species and features seven geographic zones, including Africa, the Americas, and Tundra Trek. Highlights include the Giant Panda Experience, wildlife education programs, and seasonal events. This page…
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Years Active: 1950 – Active Welcome to The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park – it’s been a Green Bay fixture since 1950. This place isn’t your standard zoo. It’s part animal sanctuary, part thrill ride, and a whole lot of fun. They’re serious about conservation, but don’t expect perfection. This place…
