Recognized for Conservation, Animal Welfare & Education
San Antonio Zoo recently came in at #4 in Blooloops Top 17 Zoos & Aquariums in the country. This recognition highlights San Antonio Zoo’s award-winning work in conservation, animal welfare, and education locally and around the world.
According to the publication, this positions San Antonio Zoo as the #2 zoo in the country, behind only Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C., and positions San Antonio Zoo as #1 in Texas. Blooloop is the world’s most-read news source for visitor attractions professionals and joins several others in recognizing San Antonio Zoo as an industry-leading organization.
In the last five years, San Antonio Zoo has been named Best Zoo in Texas (Readers Digest), Top 10 Sightseeing Tickets Sold in World (TripAdvisor), Best Family Attraction (San Antonio Current), Best Forward Thinkers (San Antonio Magazine), and most recently, Readers Choice for Best Local Tourist Attraction along with the River Walk and Pearl Brewery (Express-News). “As we face a biodiversity crisis like never before, these organizations increasingly find themselves on the front line,” said Blooloop in their Top 17 publication. “Good zoos are working on both in-situ and ex-situ conservation projects. They are also conducting research and educating visitors about the ways their actions can have an impact on the planet.” San Antonio Zoo contributes nearly 1 million dollars annually supporting wildlife conservation. Conservation efforts for the zoo span locally, regionally, and worldwide on nearly every continent. San Antonio Zoo welcomes around 1.2 million visitors each year and is open year-round with operations including the largest nature-based preschool in the country, Will Smith Zoo School, the Center for Conservation and Research, and Kiddie Park. “We are incredibly honored for this recognition,” said Tim Morrow, President and CEO of San Antonio Zoo. “Our staff is unwaveringly dedicated to securing a future for the wildlife here and around the world. Every time someone purchases a ticket or membership, it helps fund our global conservation efforts, educational programs, and zoo improvements.” Create one-of-a-kind memories with a visit to the award-winning San Antonio Zoo. Whether embarking on a behind-the-scenes tour, feeding a giraffe, or taking a ride on the brand-new Zoo Train, there are a variety of ways to make a wild connection this season.
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