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What is the worst state for zoos? U.S.A edition.

Discussion in 'United States' started by Girafarig, 13 Jan 2021.

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  1. Girafarig

    Girafarig Well-Known Member

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    I’ve been wondering, what’s the worst state for zoos. So anyone got any ideas?
    Oh first rules:
    I won’t be counting states outside of the US just because I don’t want to be confused.
    One bad zoo doesn’t mean it takes the whole state down.
    I’m looking for a state which has not many zoos and well crappy zoos.
    That’s the rules!
    Have fun thinking!
     
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    Wyoming has no zoos. At least none that I know of.
     
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    I’ll check on that.
     
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    Wikipedia says there is one zoo called “Kindness Ranch Animal Sanctuary”. I’m not sure if there is any websites where you can look at zoos in a state but Wyoming is a contender for the worst.

    EDIT: it seems it’s just a ranch... I guess Wyoming might be the worst but I want to see runner-ups too. Maybe we can make a list.
     
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    If you go to their website it seems to be a rescue of sorts for former research cats, dogs, horses and other domestic animals. It doesn't seem to be a place you visit to see different animals like a zoo.
     
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    Gotcha.
     
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    Teton Raptor Center is a zoo in Wyoming.
     
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    You’re right. Has anyone been to here so we can see exhibit photos. Actually this sort of seems like a place that they keep animals off exhibit but I would say it’s still a zoo.
     
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    So far we have a list of states:
    1. Wyoming
    2. Vermont
    3. Maine
    4. New Hampshire
    5. West Virginia
    6. Iowa
    7. Idaho

    I might need to research this further but if you would like to argue with me then you shall.
     
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    Literally the entirety of New England...

    Idaho has very few zoos, Vermont almost none, New Hampshire almost none, Maine none that I know of...
     
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    Idaho has a few. Vermont has a kind of zoo. New Hampshire has zoos and same with Maine.
     
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    Idaho zoos: Idaho falls zoo, Yellowstone bear world, zoo Boise, aquarium of boise, east Idaho aquarium, zoo Idaho, and big reds barn... Sorry if it looks like I rushed this because I did.
     
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    Vermont: Echo Leachy Center..... Yeah looks like this might be 2nd...
     
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    Ok, Hampshire has quite a few and I’m too lazy to list them:rolleyes:. But I know Maine has at least one zoo which is York’s Wild Kingdom.
     
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    Simply having a zoo doesn't mean that a state can't be one of the worst zoo-wise;). Although if you're looking for the worst Wyoming is most likely. West Virginia is also lackluster for zoos, Oglebay is probably the best one and it's not a very large place.
     
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    True, but Vermont’s Leachy Center doesn’t really seem to meet the standards for a zoo. I will research this further and West Virginia as well...

    EDIT: The Leachy Center seems to be an aquarium/museum. That’s at least better than a falcon sanctuary for zoo standards. (I meant saving birds of prey is great but zoowise isn’t really a zoo of sorts. Let’s not get into detail what is a zoo though.)
     
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    But it's a Good Zoo! ;)
     
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    I’ve heard about it and it seems to be a decent zoo.
     
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    Oglebay seems to be on the level of Cape May County Zoo but I could be wrong. My thoughts on Cape May is better than Lehigh Valley but not as good as others. Above average.
     
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    The member who is more qualified to answer this than anyone is undoubtedly @snowleopard .