Helping Mojave Desert Tortoises Survive in a Rapidly Changing World

As the world comes together to cheer on our top athletes, let’s take a moment to celebrate and admire the wildlife that could rival them.

Want to unwind for a bit during your next summer visit to the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park? Explore these immersive opportunities to relax in nature.

Take a deep dive into the unique and semiaquatic world of the San Diego Zoo's river hippos.

When it comes to pollinators, most people think of bees, butterflies, and birds, gracefully flitting from flower to flower. But do you think about bats, mice, lemurs, and mongooses?

Mom means a lot of different things in the world of wildlife.

Leap Day only happens once every four years. Explore which extraordinary wildlife leap, jump, spring, and everything in between.

Polar bears at the San Diego Zoo are making a vital difference for their species.

SAN DIEGO (Jan. 1, 2024) – Today San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance participated in the 135th Rose Parade^® presented by Honda with a float celebrating the San Diego Zoo’s 107-year history. The float themed “It Began With a Roar” depicted iconic wildlife from the Zoo, including Rex the lion, whose mighty roar sparked a dream more than a century ago and inspired the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. 

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