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Zoos and aquariums in the US primarily preserve land and aquatic animal life exhibits for conservation, academic purposes and public display. In the last few years, revenue growth has been susceptible to macroeconomic conditions, like declining unemployment and increasing per capita disposable income. Zoos and aquariums experienced volatility as the travel restrictions during the pandemic limited attendance. In 2021, revenue recovered strongly as a boost in tourism led to more zoos and aquarium visitors. Revenue grew at a CAGR of 1.6% to $3.1 billion over the last few years, including an estimated boost of 5.0% in 2024.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.6 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $3.1bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wildlife Conservation Society | 310.6 | 36.6 | 11.8 | |
San Diego Zoo Global | 218.9 | 25.8 | 11.8 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Admissions, Donations and grants and Other. Admissions is the largest segment of the Zoos & Aquariums in the US.
Historically low admissions and membership fees are rising to make up for lost revenue
Zoos and aquariums primarily preserve and exhibit land and aquatic animal life for conservation and academic purposes. This industry doesn't include establishments that primarily provide services like arboreta, arboretums, aviaries or botanical gardens; however, these may be offered as ancillary services of zoos and aquariums.
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NAICS 71213 - Zoos & Aquariums in the US
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The market size of the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry in United States is $3.1bn in 2024.
There are 367 businesses in the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Zoos & Aquariums market in United States are Wildlife Conservation Society and San Diego Zoo Global
Admissions and Donations and grants are part of the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry.
The company holding the most market share in United States is Wildlife Conservation Society.
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Zoos & Aquariums in the US industry in United States.