25 Best Zoos in the World

"Operating since 1844, this zoo boasts the greatest variety of species of any zoo worldwide, with more than 26,000 animals representing over 1,500 species, including polar bears and the country’s only giant pandas. For an extra fee visitors can book exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and encounters, while the institution’s conservation efforts support species from okapi in central Africa to rhinos in India." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines