UC San Diego Health surgeons and wildlife health experts at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park team up to perform the world's first reported mastoidectomy on a gorilla 

Mizani the Gorilla’s Groundbreaking Medical Journey

Discover how our longtime leaders are safeguarding this influential region of the world.

Caring for Andean bears at the San Diego Zoo leads to remarkable breakthroughs that support conservation of the species worldwide.

What might you see and hear while experiencing elephants?

Our Conservation Technology Lab is transforming how we study and understand wildlife. 

The heart of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and our global conservation efforts for elephants worldwide.

A Look at Ursid Conservation

Discover the fascinating world of elephant relationships and communities.

The surprising benefits of unique dental adaptations