SAN DIEGO (Dec. 7, 2023) – In 2017, a team of medical experts—including specialists in the treatment of both human and wildlife patients—gathered to assess an esteemed elder resident of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Winston, a critically endangered silverback gorilla. Today, at age 51, he is considered one of the world's oldest male gorillas in managed care.

For western lowland gorilla Winston, the best way to lead is from the heart.

Technology takes wing, and is playing a key role in Hawaiian hawk conservation.

We're building alliances to protect the savanna, and all who rely on this delicately balanced ecosystem.

When it comes to a healthy ecosystem, biodiversity is key.

For Andean bear conservation efforts to work, scientists must study the varying landscapes as well.

These conservation canines have what it takes to locate endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs.

SAN DIEGO (Nov. 3, 2022) – On Jan. 2, 2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance—an international conservation organization with “two front doors”: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park—will participate in the  134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, with a float celebrating the Safari Park’s 50th anniversary. The Safari Park opened in 1972 and since the beginning, saving species has been a key part of the Safari Park’s mission.

We are working to reduce unsustainable, illegal, and dangerous practical utilization of wildlife.