Palm Beach Zoo is a 23 acres (9.3 ha) zoo

Zoo

A zoological garden, zoological park, menagerie, or zoo is a facility in which animals are confined within enclosures, displayed to the public, and in which they may also be bred....

 located in Dreher Park, West Palm Beach, Florida

Florida

Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...

. It is a non-profit zoological organization, housing over 1,700 animals within 23 acres (9.3 ha) of lush tropical habitat. It also contains an aquarium. The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums was founded in 1924 and is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.The AZA headquarters is located in Silver...

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Wildlife

The zoo hosts 1,700+ different animals, many of whom are endangered. Some of the zoo's most popular wildlife include eagles, jaguars, panthers, black bears, river otters, tigers, and alligators.

Attractions

Attractions at the zoo include:

• Florida Pioneer Trail
• Australian Region
• Asian Rainforest & Tiger Falls
• Tropics of the Americas exhibit
• Interactive Play Fountain
• Wildlife Carousel
• Tropics Café
• Amazon Marketplace
• Wild Things Show
• Wings Over Water Bird Show
• 60+ Keeper Talks & Encounters Per Week

Redevelopment

The 37 million dollar redevelopment of Palm beach zoo including the fountain pioneer house, restaurant, otter, fountain, and the Tropics of America Project were led by the Redevelopment director Bob Dalton.