Call it a gift that keeps on giving. An endowment announced on November 11, 2017 guaranteed that active-duty military members would have unlimited admission to the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park in perpetuity, and support wounded warrior activities in the Zoo, has had an impressive impact. 

SAN DIEGO (October 29, 2021) – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is expanding its mission to help all life thrive by cultivating some of its most important allies—the next generation. Opening in February 2022, the 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo will be a place where guests and their families can enjoy an exciting experience that inspires empathy for all wildlife.