A list of the best zoos in the united states for 2026 has been released, with some outlets reporting on the top 10 zoos and others highlighting specific zoos or exhibits. The sedgwick county zoo and cincinnati zoo's botanical garden are among those mentioned as being highly regarded. However, there appears to be some discrepancy in the rankings, with the columbus zoo being left off one list and some outlets focusing on specific exhibits or animals, such as polar bears.