North America

The Virginia Zoological Park seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them; to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior; to conserve animals and their habitats; and to offer opportunities for learning and enjoyment to the public.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - San Francisco Zoo. Houses 250 species and includes a children's zoo, miniature train and carousel.

Luray rescue Zoo is found in the Shenandoah Valley

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - Cat Tales Zoological Park. Mead.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - Cougar Mountain Zoological Park. Issaquah.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Eatonville.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - Coyote Point Museum. San Mateo near San Francisco.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - The Seattle Aquarium. Includes visitor information, news and special events, education program summary, exhibit map, animal photos and descriptions, and conservation information.

Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA. Woodland Park Zoo is located in a 92-acre park located just minutes north of downtown Seattle. Open every day except Christmas. The zoo saves animals and their habitats through conservation leadership and engaging experiences, inspiring people to learn, care and act.

Science, Institutions, Zoos and Aquariums, North America - Dauphin Island Sea Lab Estuarium. Dauphin Island near Mobile.

The Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular not-for-profit attraction, drawing more than 450,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, cheetahs and endangered species from six continents.

The Oklahoma Aquarium offers enlightening exhibits, a family oriented environment, educational programs and up-close, sometimes hands-on encounters with aquatic life, it is hoped visitors come away from the Oklahoma Aquarium with a greater understanding and appreciation of the many fish, sharks, corals and other species that inhabit our worldOCOs waters.