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

Outcome-based Care practices are creating a whole new world for the species in our care.

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

SAN DIEGO (May 17, 2024) – On the morning of April 12, 2024, the San Diego Zoo's Wildlife Care team was greeted with an exciting development. Meili (pronounced may-lee), an endangered François' langur under pregnancy observation for several months, gave birth to a vibrant orange infant overnight. This marks the Zoo's first François' langur birth since 2019, introducing a critical new member to the dwindling species population.

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

The first of many memorable moments

United by purpose and fueled by passion, volunteers are helping us achieve our mission.

The Safari Park welcomed a very special egg.

SAN DIEGO (April 11, 2024) – San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has welcomed the 250th California condor to hatch at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The chick’s parents are Xol-Xol (pronounced “hole-hole”)—the first California condor brought into human care under the California Condor Recovery Program in 1982—and Mexwe (pronounced “mex-weh”). More than 40 years since the California condor population dropped to a low of just 22 birds, this milestone is a significant success.

What’s the buzz about pollinators? Here’s a look at how mighty these tiny species are.