SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Zoo received some national recognition by Newsweek Thursday.
According to a release, the zoo in the Alamo City was named the third best zoo in the country.
The recognition was judged by an expert panel at Newsweek along with a public vote. This comes after the zoo won the 2024 Best Zoo in Texas for the fifth time in six years by Texas Travel Awards.
This is the second time in two years that the zoo has been named a top three zoo in the nation, according to San Antonio Zoo.
Recent additions such as the new zoo entrance and the expanded giraffe savanna were factors in the recognition.
"I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering dedication of our Zoo Crew, whose exceptional care for animals and our community embodies the heart and soul of San Antonio Zoo," said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo. "I feel very fortunate to be a part of this 110- year-old legacy that elevates San Antonio and propels the conservation community forward. Together, we are shaping a future where wildlife thrives through the conservation and education we pass to our children."
The North Carolina Zoo and Memphis Zoo got first and second in the nation respectively.
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