Alliance Authors

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Ellie McMillan

Writer 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 maned wolves. 

Articles By Ellie McMillan

Yun Chuan looking back while holding bamboo
STORIES | Animals

Looking Back

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

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

Boolahoops at HalGLOWeen
STORIES | Other

Spooky Fun for Everyone

Your Complete Guide to HalGLOWeen 2025

gorilla skull CT highlighting teeth
STORIES | Animals

Open Wide

A Look Inside Wildlife Dental Care

sloth bear
STORIES | Other

A Beary Happy Hour

Join us on the new 21+ Bear Crawl Walking Tour

reticulated giraffes eating
STORIES | Conservation

Beyond the Spots

There’s not one, but four distinct giraffe species

mkutano house exterior
STORIES | Other

Gather at Mkutano House

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

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.