Alliance Authors

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Ellie McMillan

Senior Editor for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Ellie connects people with the wonder of wildlife, and inspires them to help make a difference for the planet we all share. Her favorite animals are any species that seems a little strange—though right now, it's mountain lions. 

Articles By Ellie McMillan

guests with elephants at elephant valley
STORIES | Other

Enhance Your Day at Elephant Valley

Discover even more ways to connect with the herd.

chimpanzees on trail camera
STORIES | Conservation

Snapshots of Innovation

The Conservation Technology Lab is helping analyze more data than ever before from trail cameras. 

Conservation Tech Lab team members working in the Biodiversity Reserve
STORIES | Conservation

Tech That Protects

Our Conservation Technology Lab is transforming how we study and understand wildlife. 

San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Executive Chef Grant Toraason
STORIES | Other

Behind the Menu

Meet Executive Chef Grant Toraason, who created Mkutano House’s delicious offerings.  

Mindy Albright portrait
STORIES | Journal

Meet Mindy

Get to know Mindy Albright, the curator who helped bring Elephant Valley to life. 

mkutano house exterior
STORIES | Other

Gather at Mkutano House

Eat, drink & explore like never before at Denny Sanford Elephant Valley.

reticulated giraffes eating
STORIES | Conservation

Beyond the Spots

There’s not one, but four distinct giraffe species

sloth bear
STORIES | Other

A Beary Happy Hour

Join us on the new 21+ Bear Crawl Walking Tour

gorilla skull CT highlighting teeth
STORIES | Animals

Open Wide

A Look Inside Wildlife Dental Care

Boolahoops at HalGLOWeen
STORIES | Other

Spooky Fun for Everyone

Your Complete Guide to HalGLOWeen 2025