Today's the day to be a zoo lover, zoophile, wildlife enthusiast, wildlife lover, or conservationist. Take the day off from work and share your passion for wildlife by visiting a zoo.
Animals are, without a doubt, the heroes today, however, since I always look at the world through "marketing-tinted" glasses, I'd like to share some memorable zoo logos:
LONDON ZOO
This zoo is located in London, England. It's one of the world's oldest zoos and opened its doors in 1847. The words in the logo are green to symbolize nature, and several animals are hidden inside the words' letters: a snake, monkey, and penguin.
KOLNER ZOO
This zoo is located in Cologne, German, and is one of the three oldest zoos in the world. It opened its doors for visitors in 1860. At first glance, its logo is an elephant. However, a closer look reveals a rhinoceros and giraffe - plus to create the elephant's back legs, the spires of the famous Cologne Cathedral provide a reference to the zoo's city.
PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM
This zoo and aquarium are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A quick glance at the logo reveals a tree with two birds flying above it. But a closer second look reveals a gorilla and lioness standing face to face toward each other. Pittsburgh Zoo is the largest zoo in the United States and features more than 20 species of animals that are on the verge of extinction.
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
This zoo is located in Seattle, Washington. In its logo, several animals are featured: a lion, deer, zebra and flamingo. The animals are looking in different directions - toward the past or toward the future.
Do you know the world's oldest zoo? It's Schonbrunn Zoo in Vienna, Austria. In 1752, Emperor Franz I had a menagerie built around a central pavilion. Originally, his menagerie of rare animals was reserved for the imperial family and noble guests, however, beginning in 1765, it was made available to the public. Today, Schonbrunn Zoo welcomes more than 2 million visitors annually.
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So, which zoo will you visit today to celebrate Zoo Lovers Day? And don't forget that you can also make a donation today to help your favorite zoo.
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Image Credits: London Zoo, Kolner Zoo, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo.
Read my post: Become a Toronto Zoo "Zoofluencer" (December 2025):
https://www.debbielaskeysblog.com/2025/12/why-be-social-media-influencer.html
Learn about England's first giraffes:
https://www.londonzoo.org/zoo-stories/history-of-london-zoo/giraffe-house-history
Learn more about the Association of Zoos and Aquariums:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Zoos_and_Aquariums
Learn more about the Wildlife Conservation Society:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_Conservation_Society
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