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The more world-famous the city, the more world-class content it has.

World-class landmarks, world-class art galleries and museums, world-class opera houses, world-class concert halls, world-class stadiums, world-class parks, world-class shopping streets, etc.

Seoul also has content worth presenting to the world, and the representative example is the Seoul Zoo.

There are 10 zoos in Korea, including Seoul Zoo.

Below is the current ranking and status of domestic zoos.

1. Seoul Zoo (Zoo + Children’s Zoo): Area 2.82 million ㎡, 2,970 animals of 348 species

- It boasts a world-class scale and is the only zoo in Asia to receive AZA excellence certification. It is a domestic Siberian tiger species conservation center and the only one in the country to have lowland gorillas (KRW 1 billion per animal).

2. Yongin Everland Zootopia (Zoo + Safari World + Lost Valley): Area 92,000㎡, 2,280 animals of 201 species

- It is more famous for safaris and is the only zoo in Korea where you can see panda bears.

3. Daejeon O World Zoo Land (Zoo + Safari): Area 583,000㎡, 600 animals of 130 species

- Although Shinheung Zoo opened in 2000, it is one of the top 3 zoos in Korea and has both general zoos and safaris.

4. Seoul Children’s Grand Park Zoo: Area 536,000㎡, 3,500 animals of 109 species

5. Jeonju Zoo: Area 125,000㎡, 710 animals of 100 species

6. Gwangju Uchi Zoo: Area 121,000㎡, 630 animals of 137 species

7. Goyang Theme Zoo Juju: Area 59,000㎡, 1,140 animals of 189 species

8. Cheongju Land Zoo: Area 12,000㎡, 500 animals of 126 species

9. Daegu Dalseong Park Zoo: Area 9,200㎡, 1,430 animals of 84 species

10. Jinjujin Nursing Zoo: Area 30,000㎡, 300 animals of 54 species

Seoul Zoo originated as a zoo that opened in Changgyeongwon in 1909, and moved to the current site of Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon in 1984 to become a world-class zoo.

The site area of Seoul Grand Park is vast at 2.82 million ㎡, which is a whopping 850,000 pyeong when converted to square footage and 697 acres when converted to acres.

Among zoos in the world, the only ones larger than Seoul Zoo are Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando or the Toronto Zoo.

Seoul Zoo is the only zoo in Asia to be certified as an excellent zoo by AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) and has also been selected as one of the top 10 zoos in the world by WWF (World Wildlife Fund).

Changgyeongwon, the predecessor of Seoul Zoo (1930)

Since the zoo was established in Changgyeonggung Palace and opened to the public in 1909 by the Japanese, it was the most famous and loved zoo in Korea until it was moved to Seoul Grand Park in 1986.

Siberian tiger, the symbol of Seoul Zoo

Among domestic zoos, Seoul Zoo breeds and preserves the largest number of Siberian tigers, called Baekdu Mountain tigers, and also puts the most effort into bloodline management.

Below are famous zoos around the world.

Queensland Australia Zoo (Australia)

Called the hometown of the alligator hunter, the zoo has a vast 700-acre site and was opened in 1970 by the Irwin family, which has rescued more than 90,000 animals.

ZSL London Zoo (UK)

Opened in Regent's Park, London in 1828, it is one of the oldest zoos in the world and has over 20,000 animals of 673 species over 36 acres.

Cincinnati Zoo (USA)

America's second-oldest zoo opened in 1875

It has 1,900 animals of 500 species on 75 acres.

Taronga Zoo, Sydney (Australia)

It is the largest zoo in Australia, opened in 1916 and manages over 5,000 animals of 350 species on 69 acres of land.

Chester Zoo (United Kingdom)

Opened in 1931, it is one of the largest zoos in the UK and has over 35,000 animals of 500 species across 400 acres.

More than 2 million people visit every year.

#13 Philadelphia Zoo (USA)

It is America's first zoo, opened in 1874, and has 1,300 animals of 340 species on 43 acres.

#12 Columbus Zoo (USA)

One of America's best zoos, it opened in Powell, Ohio in 1927 and has more than 7,000 animals of 800 species on 406 acres.

Vienna Schönbrunn Zoo (Austria)

Founded by the Habsburgs and opened in 1752, it is the oldest zoo in the world.

It has over 8,000 animals of 722 species on 42 acres.

South African National Zoo, Pretoria (South Africa)

Opened in 1899, it has 9,000 animals of 700 species on 210 acres.

It is one of the eight largest zoos in the world

Toronto Zoo (Canada)

It is the largest zoo in Canada, covering 710 acres and opened in 1974, and has over 5,000 animals of 500 species.

Washington DC Smithsonian National Zoo (USA)

It is a federally funded national zoo that is part of the Smithsonian Institution.

Opened in 1889, it has over 2,000 animals of 400 species on 163 acres.

Saint Louis Zoo (USA)

Opened in 1910, it has 18,700 animals of 600 species on 90 acres.

It is one of the best zoos in America with over 3 million visitors annually.

Berlin Zoo (Germany)

It is a zoo with the largest species and population in the world, housing over 20,000 animals of 1,380 species on 86.5 acres in the Tierkarten Forest.

Opened in 1844, it is the best zoo in Europe, visited by more than 3.5 million people annually.

Singapore Zoo (Singapore)

Opened in 1973, it has 2,500 animals of 315 species on 69 acres.

Singapore is also famous for its night safaris.

Bronx Zoo, New York (USA)

It is one of the largest zoos in the United States and opened in 1899.

It has 4,000 animals of 650 species on a massive 265 acres of land.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (USA)

It was selected as the world's best zoo by TripAdvisor and has the world's largest indoor rainforest dome.

Opened in 1894, it has 962 species of animals on 130 acres.

San Diego Zoo (USA)

Opened in Balboa Park in 1916, it is recognized by many as the world's best zoo, with over 4 million visitors annually.

The biggest reason why the San Diego Zoo has become the world's best zoo is because it is located in the subtropical climate zone, which is optimal for animals to live in, so tourists can visit it all year round, and it has both a safari and a general zoo.

The Safari Park opened in 1972 and has over 3,500 animals of 400 species on a vast 1,800-acre site. The general zoo has 3,700 animals of 650 species on 99 acres of land and consists of numerous theme zones. became.