Rare, Endangered Orchids Sold by the Bushel Through Social Media

Native bats help save ecosystems

Illegal orchid trafficking is causing a global decline. Learn what you can do to help.

It’s a familiar story: flames rage through Southern California landscapes. Do these burns benefit ecosystems, or do they damage habitats and reduce biodiversity?

Helping Mojave Desert Tortoises Survive in a Rapidly Changing World

At Denny Sanford Panda Ridge, San Diego Zoo guests will have the opportunity to step inside these remarkable forests and discover new perspectives on how these iconic and beloved bears live their lives.

There’s absolutely, without a doubt, one thing that giant pandas must have in order to thrive: bamboo.

Like 80 percent of all plants, the ʻālula depends on pollinators to survive, but there’s one big problem: its pollinator has gone extinct.

Want to unwind for a bit during your next summer visit to the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? Explore these immersive opportunities to relax in nature.

Caring for these much-loved bears is a privilege—and it is also a huge responsibility.