1. Berlin Zoological Garden
Location: Berlin, Germany
Number of Animal Species: 1,504
Number of Animals: 20,365
Notable Species: Polar bears, giant pandas, camels, lions, red-legged seriemas, king vultures, red kangaroos, ostriches, springboks, penguins, arctic wolves, coatis, brown bears and tayras.
Opening: 1844
Features: Promotes breeding programs, collaborates with universities and research institutes, participates in species reintroduction programs and helps safeguard endangered species.
Size: 84 acres