People protect what they understand—and they’re most likely to learn about a cause through a friend or family member. Just as our global conservation work begins right here in San Diego with our two front doors, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, so too does our network of wildlife allies. Together, as advocates for wildlife, we’ll expand our alliance, making a transformative impact every day for the future of the planet's animals, plants, people, and delicately balanced ecosystems.
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Wildlife needs us—now
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It Starts at Home with WILD
Strength in Numbers
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Explore
Groundbreaking, lifesaving conservation efforts at the San Diego Zoo, at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and in 8 key regions worldwide.
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Share
Your community networks, inspiring others to join us in securing the future for wildlife an the ecosystems they rely on.
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Celebrate
WILD—the premier annual event expands our alliance toward a world where all life thrives.
WILD Event
Saturday, October 5, 2024
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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You’ve been selected to join an exclusive, like-minded group of wildlife allies making a world of difference.
Embark on this one-night-only, exclusively curated adventure under starlit skies on the Safari Park’s sprawling savannas. At WILD, you’ll come face-to-face with wildlife and connect with our conservation science teams while enjoying entertainment, dancing, and so much more. Connect with San Diegans just like you—those working to make our community, and our world, a better place—and discover together how you can make a transformative impact for wildlife worldwide.
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During the night, you’ll hear more about what it means to be part of this exclusive group and global community.
Conservation begins with people. With allies like you by our side, we can make an impact that ripples out for generations to come—from your own backyard to wildlife and people around the globe who all depend on the one planet we share. As you become a wildlife ally and conservation advocate in your community, this movement will grow, and we’ll gain even more allies by our side.
WILD Co-Chairs and Hosts
WILD Co-Chairs:
Rolf and Mary Benirschke
Steve and Lauren Simpson
WILD Hosts:
Tammy and Larry Hershfield
Chris and Rebecca Jacob
Amy and Adam Jacobs
Keith and Megan Jones
Myra and Werner Kurn
Sheri and Mark McKenna
Marty and Dave Pendarvis
Gail and Chuck Ross
Cami and Tom Rosso
Emily and Tim Scott
Boris and Morgan Shekhter
Ashley Ellis Tejada and Zoiner Tejada
Therese and Doug Wall
Julie and Dale Yahnke
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