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Anchorage Zoo
Zoos, or zoological gardens, exist in many forms all over the world. The first zoo showing wild animals from exotic locations to the public was opened in London Zoo, in 1828.
Zoo now often incorporate landscape immersion, where the animals' natural environment is recreated in their enclosures.
Modern zoos range from safari parks, where visitors drive through vast areas, seeing animals in the open range, to petting or childrens' zoos, where children can hold or stroke domestic and farm animals. Zoos also include aquariums, animal sanctuaries, animal theme parks, bird parks and reptile parks, and there are even butterfly zoos.
Zoo visits are fun, entertaining and educational, so wherever you are, visit your local zoo.
Zoo in Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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The Alaska Zoo
The Alaska Zoo in Anchorage offers a daily dose of zoo fun where homes are provided for animals, and visitors can enjoy wonderful encounters that are unique and special. The Alaska Zoo also offers discovery talks, keeper talks, seal feeding demonstrations and more, and some of the animals can be petted, come enjoy. There are hall rentals available, as well as greenhouse and lawn rentals, perfect for your events and special occasions, and it's a great place for birthday parties for kids, held in the coffee shop. The Alaska Zoo also offers summer camps, tours, outreach programs, toddler programs and so much more, it's all here.
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