Saving Species

Ending Extinction

San Diego Zoo Global’s vision is to “lead the fight against extinction.” That’s a tall order. It’s an idea that …
Animals

Enrichment Is Serious Fun

Complexity Is Key Figuring out a puzzle to unlock a treasure of raisins. Climbing up swinging branches to a cozy …
Animals

Park It at Parker

It’s no secret that the San Diego Zoo is home to world-class botanical gardens, thriving mixed-species exhibits, and a fascinating …
Animals

Growing Up Flamingo

From an egg about the size of an avocado, a tiny ball of grayish-white fluff emerged—rustling, ravenous, and in need …
Animals

Super Sensors

At the Zoo, even snakes have regular doctor appointments. That’s why senior keeper Tommy Owens spent the morning at the …
Animals

Tapir Tot

Orange may indeed be the new black, but in the case of a recent arrival at the Harry and Grace …
Animals

Winging It

When contemplating amazing animals from Down Under, it’s important to think outside the pouch. Because for all the cute and …
Animals

The Scoop on the Troops

In the cool of morning, as visitors stream into the San Diego Zoo, a family of gorillas explores the spacious …
Plants

An Epic Experience

Slender fingers of sun reach through the branches of a tree, dappling a lush tangle of pendulous foliage. A thick …
Saving Species

A Bright Spot

The somewhat downbeat story of the critically endangered Amur leopard Panthera pardus orientalis just took a slight upswing—two, in fact—with …

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Keeper Notes

Getting a Grip

By Cindy Morford

Sometimes we forget that zoo animals can get sick, have accidents, or be born with …