Working with wildlife as a registered veterinary technician is a one-of-a-kind job.

Scientists at our Amazonian field station secure the hub's future, training the next generation of wildlife caretakers.

Giant pandas are different from other bears—and so are their health challenges.

With the help from the San Diego Zoo's polar bears—and some amazing technology—we're learning a lot about the great ice bear.

There’s an important part of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park that most guests never see.

Technology is making a powerful difference in the world of conservation, and our teams are at the forefront.

LA JOLLA, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2024) – Love is in the water for the critically endangered Sunflower Sea Star as a team in California successfully spawned and cross-fertilized gametes from a male and a female, resulting in fertile eggs. This success marks another incredible step forward in an ongoing collaborative effort to save the species from extinction. This advancement took place at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, where their experts were joined by partners from the Aquarium of the Pacific, California Academy of Sciences, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) and Sunflower Star Laboratory. 

Understanding the effects of gold mining is crucial to protecting wildlife in the Peruvian Amazon.

Regenerative medicine is proving to be a vital new therapeutic tool, offering vast new possibilities in veterinary care.

SDZWA and our partners use customized drones to collect killer whale breath and monitor orca health in real time.