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

Boolahoops at HalGLOWeen
STORIES | Other

Spooky Fun for Everyone

Your Complete Guide to HalGLOWeen 2025

three cubs
STORIES | Conservation

Three Cubs, Two Years, One Legacy

Paws and progress for the rescued mountain lion cubs 

puteri and hutan, two sumatran tigers
STORIES | Animals

A Spotlight on Stripes

Lending tigers a helping paw in conservation

Member September photo
STORIES | Other

Month of More

Celebrate Conservation, Connections, and Lots of Perks with Member September

six African elephants at the Safari Park
STORIES | Other

Sneak Peek: Denny Sanford Elephant Valley

Dig into a sneak peek of this transformative experience, opening in early 2026. 

Yun Chuan looking back while holding bamboo
STORIES | Animals

Looking Back

A Year of Xin Bao and Yun Chuan at the San Diego Zoo 

yun chuan the giant panda eating bamboo
STORIES | Other

Bites and Sights

Munch on tasty snacks after you visit Denny Sanford Panda Ridge 

giant panda with cub
STORIES | Animals

12 Fascinating Facts About Giant Pandas

Discover more about giant pandas before your next visit to the San Diego Zoo. 

guests cheers-ing
STORIES | Other

Brews with Views

Sip and savor with a unique Craft Beer Tasting Program

bo the lion
STORIES | Other

Your Wild Sleepover Getaway

Relax, Explore, Slumber, and So Much More at Roar & Snore