Zoo's with big cats In the U.S.A

Zoo's in the United States have changed dramatically over the last 20 years. Especially big cat habitats. They tend to be larger and more natural looking. This makes the experience for the big cat and the visitor much more enjoyable. The quality of care for zoo animals has also reach a level that makes the zoo feel less like a "jail" and more like a cooperative. Certainly activist groups working diligently over the years can take pride in the results in their labor.

Here is a partial list of zoos in the United States that house some very interesting big cat exhibits. Take the family to the zoo this weekend, tell them bigcat.com sent you!




Chicago Zoo

Nothing better than watching big cats prowl after eating a nice slice of deep dish pizza!

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Cheetahs

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Columbus Zoo


Filled with cougars, bobats, tigers, lions, and leopards. A very nice park indeed.

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Jaguars

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Detroit Zoo

The Lion exhibit has been around since 1928. You can watch the lions jump cliffs while being outdoors. A truly great experience!

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards

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Disney Zoo

A mystical Anandapur Royal Forest of the Southeast filled with Asian tigers need I say more? Also, some of the best lions I've seen are at the Kilimanjaro Safari, gotta check this place out!

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards

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Fortworth Zoo

Their cheetah exhibits are the best I have ever seen. It is divided into three areas, each with a different cheetah species.

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Cheetahs

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Houston Zoo

This place has 9 species of exotic cats!! Which includes their rare Malayan Tigers - Pandu and Jammu.

- Lions
- Tigers
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Jaguars

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Lion Country Safari


An open road attraction with lions everywhere you look. Watch right from the seat of your car.

- Lions

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Maryland Zoo


It has all the African greats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs

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Philadelphia Zoo
It has all the African greats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Pumas
- Jaguars
- Tigers

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Phoenix Zoo


A very family friendly Zoo with great big cats!

- Lions
- Leopards
- Jaguars
- Tigers

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PotterPark Zoo

After a long day of looking at lions, tigers and other big cats, stop by Michigan's capitol and learn more about the local government.

- Lions
- Leopards
- Bobcats
- Tigers

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SanDiego Zoo
Both big cats and small The San Diego Zoo has them all! Probably the best zoo for cats ever. It has everything from the Clouded Leopard to even the Kodkod Cat.

- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Servals
- KodKods
- Jaguars
- Tigers

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Toledo Zoo

The Toledo Zoo is home to the Tiger Terrace. Here live the Amur Tigers which are formerly known as Siberian Tigers. They also have African lions as well as other cats.
Plan a visit to Imagination Station the fantastic science center right on the river in down town Toledo, Ohio Visit the Imagination Station Web Site Here
- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Tigers

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