Zoos & Aquariums in United States

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, United States leads North America on the world’s 100 best zoos and aquariums, at N° 1

24 of the world’s 100 best zoos and aquariums are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha at N° 1, followed by St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis at N° 9 and San Diego Zoo in San Diego at N° 10. Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is also the highest ranked of the 28 entries from North America.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/zoos-aquariums/

The United States has more entries than any other country on The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026.

The United States has 24 of the 28 entries from North America; the highest ranked in North America is Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha, United States, at N° 1 in the world.

Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium in Omaha is N° 1 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 1 in the United States.

St. Louis Zoo in St. Louis is N° 9 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 2 in the United States.

San Diego Zoo in San Diego is N° 10 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 3 in the United States.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is N° 11 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 4 in the United States.

Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth is N° 18 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 5 in the United States.

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield is N° 20 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 6 in the United States.

Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is N° 25 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 7 in the United States.

North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro is N° 26 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 8 in the United States.

Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is N° 36 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 9 in the United States.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Cincinnati is N° 37 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 10 in the United States.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell is N° 45 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 11 in the United States.

Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington is N° 60 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 12 in the United States.

Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is N° 62 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 13 in the United States.

Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga is N° 64 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 14 in the United States.

Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey is N° 69 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 15 in the United States.

National Aquarium in Baltimore is N° 71 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 16 in the United States.

Bronx Zoo in New York is N° 72 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 17 in the United States.

Gulf Breeze Zoo in Gulf Breeze is N° 81 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 18 in the United States.

Memphis Zoo in Memphis is N° 85 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 19 in the United States.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is N° 86 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 20 in the United States.

Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House is N° 87 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 21 in the United States.

OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale is N° 88 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 22 in the United States.

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere in Nashville is N° 95 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 23 in the United States.

Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua is N° 99 of The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, and N° 24 in the United States.