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<p><P>Animals are hot! Animal Planet rules TV ratings. The Lion King reigns on Broadway. March of the Penguins was boffo. Polar bear cub Knut is an international celebrity. Zoos are educational, cheaper than amusement parks, fun for the whole family, and attract more visitors than spectator sports. America's Best Zoos is a comprehensive guide to a true family entertainment bargain. Arranged geographically for touring convenience, it gives detailed descriptions of top zoos across the country.</p> <h3>Edell M. Schaefer - Library Journal</h3> <p><P>While most zoo visitors focus only on the entertainment factor-walking in parklike settings, viewing animal antics, and perhaps watching staged shows and exhibitions-Nyhuis (<i>The Zoo Book</i>) and animal photographer Wassner make a case for the broader and more important contributions of zoos, including education, environmental research, and breeding programs for captive animals. The authors, who have been visiting zoos worldwide since childhood, have now produced this substantial guide to 60 zoos they consider the best. Written for the general traveler, introductory chapters concisely present background information on the origin of zoos,

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Author

Allen W. Nyhuis, Jon Wassner

Publisher

The Intrepid Traveler

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781887140768

Category

travel

Subjects

Science, Travel, Stem

Rating

4.1 / 5 (46 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14