Alliance Authors

Sara Maher

Sara Maher

Senior Editor for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Sara is a senior editor at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, connecting people with wildlife care, natural history, and conservation. Her favorite animal is the elephant.

Articles By Sara Maher

Two elephants face-to-face
STORIES | Animals

Trunks Together

For the herd at Elephant Valley, life is better together.

Hummingbird with hummingbird sage
STORIES | Plants

Budding a Better Backyard

We’re doing our part to protect vital, vibrant native plants, and so can you.

Labu orangutan on bamboo pole
STORIES | Journal

Branching Out

A new member is a new beginning for the San Diego Zoo's vibrant orangutan group.

Polar bear looking into water
STORIES | Science

Served on Ice

Polar bears support the entire Arctic food web. 

Polar bear and cubs with flowers
STORIES | Other

Take the Plunge

At the newly reimagined Polar Bear Plunge, there’s a tundra adventure around every turn.

Dragon trees along pathway
STORIES | Plants

Rooted in Collaboration

Teams came together to bring Elephant Valley to full bloom.