The White-Breasted Cormorant Colony at the San Diego Zoo

Platypus conservation is as unique as they are.

The Alliance’s Intricate Float Honored Historic Arrival of Giant Pandas

The Alliance has a Reputation for Awe-Inspiring Floats and Received Top Honors in 2024 with the Sweepstakes Award

Fall Fun and Food at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park

Overnight wildlife care at the Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew—San Diego’s wildest and tastiest night out—is back once again at the San Diego Zoo on September 21. Attendees will indulge in offerings from more than 150 of Southern California’s finest restaurants, wineries and breweries, all while contributing to the preservation of wildlife and the planet we all share. 

Learn more about Outcome-based care, our holistic approach to wildlife care.

SAN DIEGO (May 14, 2024) – Today San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance hosted a “Toss the Tusk” event at the San Diego Zoo to raise awareness about the elephant poaching crisis and illegal elephant ivory trade. The event, organized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (AZA WTA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), encouraged the public to support long-term conservation efforts by surrendering unwanted elephant ivory items—including jewelry and art pieces—to ensure their availability does not drive demand. By removing elephant ivory products from the market, we can help keep these majestic animals alive for generations to come. This is the second year in a row that San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has hosted a Toss the Tusk event. In 2023, it was held at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

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