He's the director emeritus of the zoo and is best known for his media appearances, in particularly with David Letterman. The Columbus Zoo is also known for Jack Hanna, who might look familiar.
Located in our state's capital is the Columbus Zoo, which is home to 5,000 animals and in 2009 was named the number one zoo in America by the USA Travel Guide.
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You can also soar through the sky as you overlook the majestic animals on the zip line tour. At the wilds you can travel aboard a safari transport or open-air safari to view and learn about rare and endangered animals from around the world. In Southeast Ohio, you'll find The Wilds, which is not your typical zoo or wildlife habitat. The zoo is also home to a historic reptile house featuring Baru, a 17-foot crocodile from Australia, the biggest saltwater crocodile in north America. In Northwest Ohio, there's the Toledo Zoo, with more than 5,000 animals. It's an accredited world conservation zoo, a distinction given to only 10 percent of zoos across the country. The Cleveland Zoo is home to 3,000 exotic animals and has recently added a new attraction, the African elephant crossing, a large area dedicated to giving visitors up close and personal access to the majestic animals. Founded in 1882, it's one of the oldest and largest zoos in the United States. Our first stop is in Northeast Ohio at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Each one is unique and interesting in its own right and in this week's Know Ohio, we'll tell you why.
To be exact we have six different zoos in the state. Lions, tigers and bears…oh my! Here in Ohio we have lots places to go if we want to see any of those animals and more.
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