San Antonio Zoo Rises to Second Place in National Ranking
The San Antonio Zoo has some exciting news to share this year! According to Newsweek, the zoo has been voted as the second best zoo in the United States, a significant leap from its previous ranking at third place. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the zoo staff as well as the support from visitors and the local community.
Public nominations for Newsweek's annual Readers' Choice Awards led to this honor, highlighting the zoo's continued commitment to excellence. It is not just this accolade that the San Antonio Zoo can boast about; in the same year, it was also recognized for having the "Best Zoo Exhibit" and "Best Zoo Membership" by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. This string of accolades positions the zoo firmly on the national stage, proving its value as an educational and recreational facility.
Over the past few years, the San Antonio Zoo has consistently ranked among the best, having received recognition as one of Texas’s top zoos on five separate occasions by various organizations. In the last four years alone, the zoo made it into the Top 10 Zoos in the nation four times and clinched the second overall spot twice. This remarkable achievement is a reflection of the zoo's initiatives, which aim to connect people with wildlife and foster a love for conservation.
Tim Morrow, President & CEO of the San Antonio Zoo, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are incredibly honored to be named one of the Top 2 zoos in the country by Newsweek! Our award-winning initiatives are a direct reflection of the incredible work and commitment of our zoo crew and support of our donors, guests, and City of San Antonio.” Morrow is optimistic about the zoo’s future, mentioning the upcoming opening of Congo Falls and The Ralston, predicting a strong potential for further accolades in the coming years.
As an institution dedicated to conservation and education, the San Antonio Zoo provides visitors not only with a chance to see incredible animals but also to learn about their habitats and the importance of preserving them. With its upward trajectory in national rankings, the San Antonio Zoo is set to become a landmark of wildlife conservation and education.
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