Happy National Zoo Lovers Day ! ! ! 

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Concept: National Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to seek attendance–to plan to visit and explore our local zoos. Every year there are millions visiting zoos to see and learn about the many of animals that live there. Also being zoological parks, many serve also as breeding centers. The zoo teams up as a facility that is relied on when there are species that are endangered species or at the risk of becoming an endangered species. The zoo also provides an education to the public about all the different varieties of animals and their habitats.

Mysore Zoo Elephant – Proud and Mighty courtesy of Openverse

Orientation: Zoos have changed from ancient animal collections to modern conservation centers, with the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna being the oldest still open. Ancient records show that animal collections existed in Egypt and Mesopotamia around 2500 BCE, often held by rulers to show power or for rituals. For instance, the Garden of Intelligence was a large animal reserve created by the Zhou dynasty founder in China. In the 18th century, the Age of Enlightenment sparked interest in animal science, leading to the creation of zoos for education and research. The Schönbrunn Zoo, established in 1752, was the first modern zoo, opening to the public in 1779. The London Zoo, founded in 1828, played a major role in zoological research. The word “zoo” comes from “zoological garden. “

Some Background: The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo, opened in 1765. The first public zoo in the U. S. , Central Park Zoo, opened in 1864 in New York. Philadelphia Zoo holds the oldest zoo charter, formed in 1859, and opened in 1874. There are 350 zoos in the U. S. , attracting about 175 million visitors annually. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has over 9. 8 million visitors each year, and the San Diego Zoo welcomes more than 3. 2 million visitors yearly.

U.S. Origination: The Central Park Zoo in New York and the Philadelphia Zoo are regarded as the first zoos in the United States. It is a key facility for breeding rare and endangered animals. Modern zoos have changed to focus on animal welfare, conservation, and education, while creating natural habitats and providing comprehensive animal care.

Celebrated: National Zoo Lovers Day happens every year on April 8^th.

Happiness at the Zoo courtesy of Openverse

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

A Few Zoo facts:

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• Birds
• Giant panda
• Tiger
• Lion
• Reptiles
• Red panda
• Meerkat
• Bobcat
• Lizards
• Giraffe
• Cheetah
• Komodo dragon
• Zebra
• Gorillas
• Wildlife
• Sea lions
• Leopard
• Monkey
• Gila monster
• Ostriches
• Flamingos
• Hippopotamus
• Giant anteater
• American alligator
• African elephants
• Koala
• Snow leopard
• Elephant
• Matschie’s tree-kangaroo
• Amphibian
• Lemurs
• Spectacled bear
• Chimpanzee
• Polar bear
• Guanaco
• Wolf
• Ocelot
• Rhinoceros
• American flamingo
• Jaguar
• Andean condor
• Capybara
• Nile lechwe
• Emu
• North American river otter
• Coati
• Leopard gecko
• Galapagos Giant Tortoise
• Snake
• Oryx
• Mandrill

• The Central Park Zoo is the oldest existing United States zoo in existence. It was opened to the public in the year 1864 in New York City.
• The Philadelphia Zoo holds the oldest zoo charter in existence. It formed in the year 1859 and officially opened to the public in the year 1874.
• There are approximately 350 individual zoos all over the United States.
• There are approximately 175 million people visiting zoos every year.
• Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom has had over an average 9.8 million annual visitors.
• Lincoln Park Zoo was founded in 1868, making it the fourth oldest zoo in North America. It is a 35-acre zoo in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois that still offers free admission (one of a handful) in the United States. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Lincoln Park Zoo has the Zoological Society assuming the management of the zoo with the Chicago Park District remaining the ownership.
• Brookfield Zoo opened to the public in 1934 with an estimated 58,000 people in attendance. Brookfield is owned and operated by the Chicago Zoological Society. Annual attendance now exceeds more than two million guests. For all of the guests throughout its 82-year history, the zoo has inspired conservation leadership by providing amazing animal experiences. Rick Sauseda of Elgin was recognized for being the 150 millionth guest to Brookfield Zoo.

Zoo Photo Ensemble:

Happy National Zoo Lovers Day – 2024

Lion at Fort Worth Zoo courtesy of Openverse

National Zoo Lovers Day