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Denver & Cheyenne Mountain Zoos Named In '10Best' Contest

DENVER (CBS4) - Two of Colorado's zoos are again in the running to be named the best zoo in North America. USA Today is holding its annual Reader's Choice 10Best contest.

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The Denver Zoo and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are among 20 other zoos in the contest, all of which are Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredited.

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The publication asked travel experts to nominate their favorite zoos that excel in animal care and enrichment and provide "meaningful interactions between animals and human visitors."

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The public can vote once per day for their favorite zoo until Monday, April 22 at noon.

The top 10 winning zoos will be announced on May 3.

LINK: USA Today 10Best Zoos

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