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21 Photos Of Abandoned Zoos Lost In Time

Two example of abandoned zoos
Two example of abandoned zoos

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Published March 19, 2025

Published March 19, 2025

The term “zoological” (zoo) originates from a combination of Greek words meaning “a place for the study of animals.” However, the reality of zoos is complex, serving as both entertainment venues and sites of divisive ethical debates regarding animal cruelty.

It's even more complex trying to imagine what happens to a zoo after it is permanently closed, leading to animals being transferred to other facilities or brought back to the wilds.

Images of abandoned zoos are rarely shared online, but we found 21 unique photos showing the surprising decay and environment swallowed by nature from places that were once brimming with animal and human life.

Belle Isle Nature Zoo / Safari Land, Detroit MI

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Belle Isle Nature Zoo / Safari Land, Detroit MI PT.2

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Pictures from an abandoned zoo in the Adirondacks

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Abandoned Zoo – Detroit

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An abandoned zoo in Connecticut

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An Abandoned Zoo in Connecticut PT.2

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Found an abandoned zoo in the Florida woods

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Abandoned zoo (location unknown)

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Formerly abandoned zoo turned into a public park

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Formerly abandoned zoo turned into public park PT.2

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Formerly abandoned zoo turned into public park PT.3

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Inside an Abandoned Zoo

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Abandoned Disney's River Country

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Abandoned animal park (Schlitzerländer Tierfreiheit) – closed down mid '90s because bears were sold to a restaurant

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Abandoned animal park PT.2

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Defunct Reptile Theme Park in Singapore

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Defunct Reptile Theme Park in Singapore PT.2

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Defunct Reptile Theme Park in Singapore PT.3

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Defunct Reptile Theme Park in Singapore PT.4

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Overgrown tiger enclosure at abandoned zoo

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Abandonded zoo enclosure

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