Home to 2,800 animals (representing 300 species!) and the world’s first free-ranging orangutan habitat, this zoo is widely acclaimed as one of the best in Asia. Different ‘zones’ represent diverse ecosystems around the world, from the Amazon to the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia to the tundra. The river safari is a favorite, with a boat ride through various river habitats and a chance to see the zoo’s two giant pandas. Great for traveling families.