ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis Zoo has been recognized as one of the top zoos in the country, according to a new readers’ choice poll.

USA Today announced that the zoo placed eighth out of 10 in their latest “10 Best Readers’ Choice 2023” poll.


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Nominees for the “Best Zoo” category were chosen by a panel of travel experts and industry professionals. Once nominees were selected, the public was then asked to go online and vote for their favorite zoo.

The Top 10 rankings consisted of the following.

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Brevard Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Brookfield Zoo

ZooTampa at Lowry Park

Audubon Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Indianapolis Zoo