A giraffe at Pairi Daiza animal park in Brugelette, Belgium. Photo: John Thys/AFP via Getty Images
From sleeping with polar bears, penguins and Siberian tigers to safaris following rare species such as black rhinos, the best zoos in Europe offer unexpected surprises and a trove of fun and educational experiences for visitors of all ages.
Zoos have existed for thousand of years. From as early as 2500…