San Antonio Zoo is located in the heart of San Antonio, in the city's Brackenridge Park. The zoo spreads over 35 acres and is home to more than 3,500 animals belonging to 750 species. The Richard Friedrich Aquarium, opened in 1948, was the city's only aquarium until SeaWorld San Antonio opened its doors in 1988.
The zoo is actively involved in breeding a range of endangered species, such as the leopard, black rhino, golden lion tamarin, African lion, Komodo dragon, and others. One of the zoo's main exhibits is Africa Live!, which includes hippopotamus, Nile crocodile, Angola colobus, okapi, rock hyrax, African wild dog, Wolf's mona monkey, and many species of birds. Cat Grotto is a cave-like area with a fishing cat, clouded leopards, black-footed cats, and a caracal.
San Antonio Zoo, 3903 N. Saint Marys St, San Antonio, TX78212-3199, Phone: 210-734-7184, (website link)
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