Brief and links of some premium zoos around the world:

Here are some more premium zoos around the world. They are foremost in scientific studies, conservation , and entertainment.

These will be great for students for their research projects.

Most of the Western zoos have many activities targetetted at children. Even online they have photos to download, colouring Books and other activities. They have workshops, field trips, Adventure Camps, and special projects .

All these zoos are not only for animals, but are also concerned with the ecosystem. Most also have some sort of Botanical gardens also attached to them .

Most have some sort of newsletter or magazine also.

They also guide for career options .

These also have some sort of virtual zoo. Virtual really means that you get all the information including pictures without going out. All have photos, some have virtual safaris ,audio and video clips.

Contents

Smithsonian Zoo http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
San Diego Zoo http://www.sandiegozoo.org/
Lincoln Park Zoo http://www.lpzoo.org/index.php
Seaworld http://www.seaworld.org/
Shanghai Zoo http://www.shanghaizoo.cn/en/Zoo/Zoo.asp

6. The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo http://www.jerusalemzoo.org.il/english/upload/

7. Three great Zoos, Australia http://www.zoo.org.au/

8. Tokyo Zoological Park Society http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/about/main.html

Smithsonian National Zoological Park

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/

The National Zoological Park is a part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian includes 18 museums and galleries, as well as the National Zoo.

It has a virtual tour of the world about the animals at

http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WorldTour/

It has contents on Conservation & Science:

Overview of National Zoo Science
Spotlight on Science
Conservation & Research Center Program
Zoological Medicine
Reproductive Science
Tropical Ecosystems
Temperate Ecosystems
Aquatic Ecosystems
Conservation GIS Mapping
Migratory Birds
Monitoring & Assessment of Biodiversity
Endangered Species Science
Zoo Animal Enrichment
Internships and Fellowships
Professional Training Courses

San Diego Zoo

It is a zoo, a park and an aquarium under one management

The zoo is in San Diego town in California.

The park is about 35 miles away from the zoo

Both have many special activities, and exhibits

Apart from one of the premier institute, it is also pioneering many fronts.

They have izoosafari Audio pods for portable MP3 players or iPods

Live Web cams and animal videos for virtual safari experience.

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/

Lincoln Park Zoo

If you have homework to do, a column to write, or any other important business to get to, do not even think about looking at the live Tiger Cam. Once you see the tigers, start playing with the zoom, and realize you can move the camera around by clicking anywhere on the image, you'll be hooked. After you pry yourself away from the tigers, you can visit the rest of the animals by taking the virtual tour, or by clicking on the Mammals, Birds or Reptiles/Amphibians headings.

http://www.lpzoo.org/index.php

Seaworld

As the name suggests it is about ocean creatures. The whales and dolphins are famous for their shows.

It also has conservation, educational projects.

Apart from usual pictures it also has an animal sound library from which sounds can be downloaded.

http://www.seaworld.org/

Shanghai Zoo

( This is the only zoo in china that I find online. Though there are many others , but I have yet to find a central index)

After half a century of development the Shanghai Zoo has become one of the best ecological gardens in Shanghai.The zoo houses and exhibits more than 6,000 animals, among which are 600 rare animals that include the giant panda, golden-haired monkey, and the South China tiger. All of these animals are indigenous to China. Animals from other parts of the world include, the chimpanzee, giraffe, polar bear and kangaroo. The zoo is constantly developing and improving the animal enclosures in order to provide better environments for the animals and a pleasurable experience for visitors.

The original golf course design has been basically preserved. There are a total of 100,000 trees with nearly 600 species planted in the zoo. The green areas or lawns cover and area of 100,000 square meters. The zoo endeavors to create an ecologically friendly environment for the animals. The Swan Lake with its natural reed clumps and trees, provides shade for pelicans, wild geese and other birds, is a perfect example of this.

It also has a virtual section

http://www.shanghaizoo.cn/en/Zoo/Zoo.asp

The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

The Tisch family zoological garden, also known as The Biblical Zoo, is situated in southwest Jerusalem. The Zoo collection includes species mentioned in the Bible (most of them are now extinct from the Land of Israel), and many other rare animals. Names of biblical animals on the tags are followed by relevant quotations from the Bible.

In the southern end of the Zoo, there is a large-scale model of Noah's Ark with computer workstations inside, which is used for educational purposes.

http://www.jerusalemzoo.org.il/english/upload/

Three great Zoos, Australia

This is one common site for

Victoria, Melbourn,, werribee zoos

Healsville sanctuary,

The site also informs about Australian Zoological park and Garden Act

http://www.zoo.org.au/

Tokyo Zoological Park Society

Tokyo Zoological Park Society (Tokyo Dobutsuen Kyokai) is a non-profit organization operating at the zoos managed by Tokyo Metropolitan Government, i.e., Ueno Zoological Gardens, Tama Zoological Park, Tokyo Sea Life Park and Inokashira Park Zoo.

Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it's home to over 2600 animals from 464 different species and provides visitors with learning experience about the diversity of animals as well as fun and enjoyment.

http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/english/about/main.html

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From: Ms. Shobha Mathur

Email- shobham@yahoo.com