Pueblo Zoo, Historic zoo in Pueblo, United States
Pueblo Zoo covers 25 acres in Pueblo, Colorado, and holds over 500 animals of more than 125 species. Its named exhibits include Serengeti Safari, North American Grasslands, Colorado Wetlands, the Australian Outback, World of Color, Asian Adventure, the Ecocenter, Islands of Life and Pioneer Ranch. The zoo is managed by the Pueblo Zoological Society and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
The zoo's original core was built between 1933 and 1940 by the Public Works Administration, the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. This ensemble is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Pueblo City Park Zoo. The Pueblo Zoological Society now manages the zoo, which is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
This zoo serves as a gathering place where visitors can watch animals from around the world in one location. Families use it as a destination to learn about wildlife while spending time together outdoors.
The zoo covers 25 acres in Pueblo City Park and is open year-round. The historic core built in the 1930s is a self-contained area, so allow time to walk between the regional exhibits. The Pueblo Zoological Society manages the site, and it holds AZA accreditation.
The zoo's original core, built 1933–1940 by the Public Works Administration, Civilian Conservation Corps and Works Progress Administration, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Pueblo City Park Zoo. The Pueblo Zoological Society manages the zoo, which is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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