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Sector: 71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

NAICS Code 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens

Industry Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the preservation and exhibition of live plant and animal life displays.

Illustrative Examples:

Aquariums

Wild animal parks

Arboreta

Zoological gardens

Aviaries

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within NAICS 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens are:

  • Arboretums
  • Animal safari parks
  • Aquariums
  • Conservatories, botanical
  • Gardens, zoological or botanical
  • Zoos
  • Zoological gardens
  • Parks, wild animal
  • Petting zoos
  • Wild animal parks
  • Animal exhibits, live
  • Menageries
  • Arboreta
  • Reptile exhibits, live
  • Aviaries
  • Botanical gardens

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

National Parks & Other Nature Institutions (71219)

Revenue 2025

$1bn

Growth 2025

2.13%

Key Trends

  • Tight budgets have forced some operators to close entirely, while others have reduced their operating hours

  • During the COVID-19 pandemic's height, many operators were forced to temporarily close their establishments

  • The rising popularity of eco-tourism is expected to bolster visitor attendance moving forward

Products and Services

NAICS Hierarchy 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens

NAICS Code 712130 - Zoos and Botanical Gardens sits in the 2-digit Zoos and Botanical Gardens sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes

2 Digits: 71

Sector Title: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

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