Zoos are great for many reasons: they work to conserve endangered species, they educate people about animals and the environment, and they provide opportunities for the whole family to spend a fun day together.

The Online Zoo has over 20,000 photos of more than 2,700 species from zoos and aquariums all over North America and a few other places around the world. Unlike most animal photo sites, all of our photos are original; you will not find them anywhere else. If you are interested in using any of our photos, please see this page.

No website can come close to the experience of visiting a real zoo or aquarium, but zoos can only house a limited number of animals, and there are many, many species you will never see at your local zoo. Hopefully you will see something new during your visit today!

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