San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo The San Diego Zoo is operated by the international non-profit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. https://SDZWA.org
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The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) empowers people from around the globe to support their mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships. SDZWA supports cutting-edge

conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The work of SDZWA extends from San Diego to strategic and regional conservation “hubs” across the globe, where their strengths—via their “Conservation Toolbox,” including the renowned Wildlife Biodiversity Bank—are able to effectively align with hundreds of regional partners to improve outcomes for wildlife in more coordinated efforts. By leveraging these tools in wildlife care and conservation science, and through collaboration with hundreds of partners, SDZWA has reintroduced more than 44 endangered species to native habitats. Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and the San Diego Zoo Kids channel, which is in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.

11/09/2024

Snoot boops on a loop 👆

11/01/2024

Support our partners, Polar Bears International, as we celebrate Polar Bear Week and raise awareness of global conservation efforts.

11/01/2024

Breaking the ice with cool facts about our polar posse 🧊

The three polar bears we care for—Chinook, Kalluk, and Tatqiq—were rescued as orphaned cubs, and wouldn’t have survived without a mother to guide, protect, and feed them. Our expert team of wildlife care specialists provides an environment that allows the bears to ✨chill out✨ and express natural behaviors, while directly contributing to conservation efforts for fellow polar pals.

Guess whose bones are whose 🩻With the help of the latest technology, our vet teams are now able to create 3D reconstruct...
10/31/2024

Guess whose bones are whose 🩻

With the help of the latest technology, our vet teams are now able to create 3D reconstructions of skulls based on CT scans to complement traditional X-rays. This is incredibly beneficial for gaining a deeper understanding of our animals and advancing research.

10/31/2024

Brrrrr-inging some polar playtime to your daily scroll 🐻‍❄

In partnership with Polar Bears International, we’re working to better understand our own polar bears Tatqiq, Kalluk, and Chinook and their wild counterparts. These Arctic ambassadors play a vital role in conservation efforts by actively participating in various research studies to allow us to gain insights on how to protect polar bears in the wild.

10/25/2024

Count how many legs you see, we dare you 🕷️

The many, many legs of these not-so-creepy crawlies are put to good use. While insects may seem like nightmare fuel, they play a pivotal role in our ecosystem as soil mixers, decomposers, and more.

10/09/2024

Beware of the sundews shimmer ✨

Sundews are a deceivingly beautiful plant that lure prey in with their glistening, dew-like nectar, but once touched, there's no escape. The plant’s tentacle-like leaves curl in, slowly digesting its victim with deadly enzymes. Picky hunters, they absorb only nutrient-rich prey, rejecting anything useless.

09/26/2024

The meerkat mob is about to make you an offer you can't refuse.

09/24/2024

Lending a helping hand 🤝

Cameroon’s Ebo forest, home to the critically endangered Ebo gorillas, is one of the last remaining intact forests in Central Africa. 🦍
First documented by SDZWA scientists in 2002, it’s estimated that fewer than 25 Ebo forest gorillas remain today. SDZWA works with local communities to conserve wildlife and biodiversity and are working toward making the most important areas of the forest formally recognized and protected.

Them: What are you doing this weekend?Me: 😴📸: Ian Gill
09/21/2024

Them: What are you doing this weekend?
Me: 😴

📸: Ian Gill

What's your favorite red panda nickname? 🎃 Pumpkin spice pandas 🔥 Fire fox ❤️ Other: you tell us! 👇
09/19/2024

What's your favorite red panda nickname?
🎃 Pumpkin spice pandas
🔥 Fire fox
❤️ Other: you tell us! 👇

Fall-ing in love with these pumpkin spice cuties☕🍂
08/22/2024

Fall-ing in love with these pumpkin spice cuties☕🍂

08/15/2024

Pandas, but give it a San Diego twist. Did you catch the cameo at the end?

08/12/2024

Only by working together can real and lasting change be achieved.

We are so grateful for the partnerships of Ambassador Xie Feng and Governor Gavin Newsom and their ongoing support in making this moment possible. The opening of Panda Ridge, and the arrival of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, marks a significant milestone in our journey toward a world where all life thrives.

If there's one thing you know about giant pandas, it's probably that they eat bamboo 🎋With over 1,000 species of bamboo ...
08/04/2024

If there's one thing you know about giant pandas, it's probably that they eat bamboo 🎋

With over 1,000 species of bamboo in the world, it takes a dedicated team and a lot of data to fulfill the nutrition needs of giant pandas. With 99% of their diet being bamboo alone, this is no small task.

As part of our world-class care for giant pandas, our teams grow nearly a dozen different species of bamboo at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We also grow over 100 additional species of ornamental bamboo that can be harvested for giant pandas.

Pandas eat different parts of the plants depending on their preference, the variety of the bamboo, and the season, so offering a curated selection is critical to their care. Learn more here: https://stories.sandiegozoo.org/2024/07/28/homegrown/

Calling all panda fans 📣 Celebrate the future by reflecting on the past. Share your memories from the last time pandas w...
08/02/2024

Calling all panda fans 📣 Celebrate the future by reflecting on the past. Share your memories from the last time pandas were at the San Diego Zoo in the comments so we can take a walk down memory lane👇

It’s snow joke that these bears know how to chill… which polar bear matches your mood today? 🐻‍❄️❄️
07/11/2024

It’s snow joke that these bears know how to chill… which polar bear matches your mood today? 🐻‍❄️❄️

Paws for a panda sneak peek 🐼Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived safely in San Diego on June 27th and are settling in comforta...
07/09/2024

Paws for a panda sneak peek 🐼

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived safely in San Diego on June 27th and are settling in comfortably thanks to their wildlife care experts. Yun Chuan has been spending his days climbing trees or rolling in the grass, while Xin Bao loves sunbathing and chowing down on her favorite food, bamboo.

The adorable duo will spend the next few weeks acclimating to their new home privately as our Wildlife Care and Wildlife Health team members closely monitor them collaboratively with our Chinese conservation partners. They will be viewable to guests later this summer. Visit the link below to learn more: https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/giant-pandas.

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Polar Bear Week
Polar Bear Week

Breaking the ice with cool facts about our polar posse 🧊 The three polar bears we care for—Chinook, Kalluk, and Tatqiq—were rescued as orphaned cubs, and wouldn’t have survived without a mother to guide, protect, and feed them. Our expert team of wildlife care specialists provides an environment that allows the bears to ✨chill out✨ and express natural behaviors, while directly contributing to conservation efforts for fellow polar pals. #polarbear #PolarBearWeek #polarpals #SaveOurSeaIce #sandiegozoo

Polar Bear Week
Polar Bear Week

Brrrrr-inging some polar playtime to your daily scroll 🐻‍❄ In partnership with @PolarBearsInternational, we’re working to better understand our own polar bears Tatqiq, Kalluk, and Chinook and their wild counterparts. These Arctic ambassadors play a vital role in conservation efforts by actively participating in various research studies to allow us to gain insights on how to protect polar bears in the wild. #polarbear #polarbearweek #savetheseaice #sandiegozoo

Insects
Insects

Count how many legs you see, we dare you 🕷️ The many, many legs of these not-so-creepy crawlies are put to good use. While insects may seem like nightmare fuel, they play a pivotal role in our ecosystem as soil mixers, decomposers, and more.

Chewdays are for munching and crunching ☝️ #capybara #wombat #beaver #chewsday #sandiegozoo

Without peeking, can you guess the name of these shy forest giraffes? A few quick hints: 🍃Super long tongue can reach their eyes 🍃"Follow me" stripes help with camouflage and guiding calves through the Congo’s rainforest 🍃Their ears act like radar, listening front and back

The best way to spread Halloween cheer is howling loud for all to hear. 🐺✨ Did you know wolves don't actually howl at the moon? They're really just howling to communicate with their pack! #wolf #howl #fullmoon #sandiegozoo

You asked, we answered – in celebration of 30 years of collaborative conservation for giant pandas, our Panda Cam is ON! Watch now: http://sdzoo.com/pandacam

Lupe’s already making a splash in San Diego! 🦛💦 Lupe (short for Guadalupe!) is the newest river hippo to join the bloat with fellow hippo girlies, Funani and Amahle. The 24 year-old hippo from Woodland Park Zoo is loving her underwater world at Hippo Trail. As a very social species, and with the recent passing of her companion at Woodland Park Zoo, we’re honored to welcome her into our social group. Her arrival is part of an AZA Species Survival Plan to support her well-being, as well as the long-term conservation of hippos. #riverhippo #lupeguadalupe #bloatlife #sandiegozoo

Sundew the Carnivorous Plant
Sundew the Carnivorous Plant

Beware of the sundews shimmer ✨ Sundews are a deceivingly beautiful plant that lure prey in with their glistening, dew-like nectar, but once touched, there's no escape. The plant’s tentacle-like leaves curl in, slowly digesting its victim with deadly enzymes. Picky hunters, they absorb only nutrient-rich prey, rejecting anything useless. #carnivorousplants #sundew #spookyplants #sandiegozoo

A slowed down Kookaburra or super villain's laugh? #kookaburra #slowmode #whysoserious #sandiegozoo

Meerkat Pups
Meerkat Pups

The meerkat mob is about to make you an offer you can't refuse. #meerkatmob #meerkatpups #sandiegozoo

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San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, and the San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy. The Zoo was founded on October 2, 1916, by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D.

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The 100-acre Zoo is a not-for-profit wildlife sanctuary home to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.

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