The Denver Zoo has been ranked as one of the best and most ethical zoos in the United States by Travel + Leisure.
The 84-acre zoo that is home to lions, zebras and elephants was joined alongside world renown facilities such as the San Diego Zoo, Disney s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and the Smithsonian s National Zoo in Washington D.C.
The list was complied by using the Association of Zoos and Aquariums list of accredited locations that provide excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things, according to AZA s website. There s a huge difference between a zoo and an accredited zoo, and when you look at that list of zoos there is a big difference between animal care and conservation efforts, said Jake Kubie, a spokesperson for the Denver Zoo.