The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums · 2026
The Best Zoos & Aquariums in Latin America
2 of the 100 zoos and aquariums in The World’s 100 Best Zoos & Aquariums 2026 are in Latin America, in 2 countries. The highest placed is Zoológico La Aurora in Guatemala City, Guatemala, at number 44 in the world.
Guatemala City
Zoológico La Aurora in Guatemala City keeps a wide range of species, from giraffes and jaguars to reptiles and fish, on a large shaded site. Giraffes and Australian parakeets can be fed on site.
Cali
Zoológico de Cali in Cali keeps animals from Colombia and other countries, set in lush vegetation. A butterfly garden and a circular trail are part of the grounds.
Zoos and aquariums
Best by region
- The NordicsCopenhagen ZooCopenhagen, DenmarkN° 61
- EuropeZoo LeipzigLeipzig, GermanyN° 2
- AsiaShanghai Wild Animal ParkShanghai, ChinaN° 38
- North AmericaHenry Doorly Zoo and AquariumOmaha, United StatesN° 1
- The CaribbeanZoo de Guadeloupe au Parc des MamellesBouillante, GuadeloupeN° 41
- Latin AmericaZoológico La AuroraGuatemala City, GuatemalaN° 44
- OceaniaAustralia ZooBeerwah, AustraliaN° 3