SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN AND AQUARIUM

one of the finest animal collections in the southwestern United States. Founded in 1914, the zoo and accompanying aquarium are located in San Antonio, Texas, and occupy a 20-hectare (50-acre) site with natural springs and rock cliffs. Here more than 3,000 specimens of approximately 700 terrestrial and aquatic species are bred and exhibited. The zoo's collection of waterfowl is one of the largest in North America. It includes the first flamingo colony to breed in captivity and a pair of the endangered whooping crane. The zoo also has 30 species of rare antelope. Another notable feature is the zoo's African animal exhibit, composed of outdoor enclosures that simulate the natural habitat of the specimen displayed (e.g., Mt. Kenya and the East African highlands).