Over 200 accredited zoos and aquariums help the continued existence of some endangered species and safeguard the ethical treatment of all animals. Select a state and be amazed by some incredibly diverse creatures.

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Zoos promote the enjoyment, appreciation and conservation of wildlife, aquatic life and their environments. They started out, though, as places where people could see animals without getting hurt or eaten.

Early aquariums, like zoos, had to learn to recreate natural environments and life support systems in order to even keep the animals alive.