san diego zoo

We're taking our kids to California for spring break and are very excited about seeing the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. The problem is, we only have one day for each. We're regulars at the Bronx Zoo and have been to Zoo Miami several times, so we're willing to skip animals that are at those...

I think I may be visiting the zoo in late August next year, so I'm planning ahead. Is there any particular way through the zoo that you would recommend? I may well be spending two days there and another day at the safari park to see the platypuses, but I would like to be as efficient as possible...

This July, I'll be heading to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. (Maybe the San Diego Zoo as well). I won't be doing any species lists (because I went last year, and the collections can't have changed that much.) Instead, I'll be going to take some (hopefully) good photos of animals. I was wondering...

I’ve asked this question before, very few times actually getting a thorough answer, so I thought I’d make this thread to discuss a question that’s been on my mind for quite some time now: How come everyone loves the San Diego Zoo so much? It’s certainly a great zoo with an incredible collection...

How many shows has San Diego Zoo had throughout the years? With a little digging I found these four: "Walking Wild at the San Diego Zoo" (2016-) "Wild Wonders at the San Diego Zoo (2016-) "Wild World at the San Diego Zoo" (2016-) "Animal Planet Zooventure" (1997-2000) Any others that anybody...

With Africa Rocks completed and the children's zoo upgrade on the horizon, what else do you envision as the next steps for the zoo?

Now that Africa Rocks has opened, I have created a new thread for full reviews and discussion. The old title didn't really make sense anymore anyways. Please keep in mind that there the exhibit is not fully filled yet with some minor signs and a few species to be added.

As a follow up to my previous post what is your least favorite exhibit here. Explain in detail, even if you choose Elephant Odyssey.

For those of you that have been to this zoo, what is you favorite exhibit and why? My most favored exhibit is the Asian Leopards habitat near Panda Trek. It is always fascinating to see the creatures above the pathways on the catwalks, a place which one or two always seem to be. In addition...

SDZooMapRated by The_UltimateBea posted 2 Apr 2017 at 6:39 PM This is a map of the San Diego Zoo, with areas color-coded by prowess/need of renovation. Green = meets or exceeds expectations Yellow = sub-par Red = renovation candidate Do you agree with my assesment? What would you change...

BC and UJ are the two areas at the SD Zoo in most obvious need of renovation (other than Elephant Odyssey). Do you think something could be done with the two together or is the elavation change between the two too steep to join them? What would be your overall plan for those areas?

This may be controversial, but I want to know your opinions on why people think the San Diego Zoo is so famous. Most people say that the San Diego Zoo and the Bronx Zoo are the best zoos in the US. I think that this is particularly interesting, since I see both zoos in very different ways, and...

My Rating System 100-90 - An outstanding exhibit. An eye-opener. Leagues ahead of the norm. A must see. 89-80 - A great exhibit. Better than standard. Recommended 79-60 - A standard exhibit. Nothing extraordinary. See if you have time. 59-40 - A sub-par exhibit. Decent. Save for a second...

I am working on a complete overview/review of the San Diego zoos many exhibits. This is a somewhat subbjective preliminary list of habitats. Let me know if you would categorize things differently, or if I missed or misnamed anything. An asterisk (*) implies a broad section which i do not intend...

Masai Giraffe in Urban Jungle at San Diego zoo - July 5, 2016

Scout and Montana playing in pool in Bear Canyon at the San Diego Zoo August 1, 2016

I was wondering if anyone knows if I can get this book in Ireland or the uk?:confused: thanks

Urban Jungle will hopefully be the next part of the zoo that is renovated and redone. What would you turn the area into or what do you think they will turn it into? Personally, I would add it as part of the Australian Outback theme and build exhibits for their red kangaroos, wombats...

Mila's Story I am just posting this to update you all on Mila (formerly known as Jumbo), an African elephant who spent over 30 years in New Zealand's circus. Every New Zealander, or even overseas, has heard about Mila. She was rescued by the Franklin Zoo (near Auckland) in November 2009 and...

This interesting article shows a timeline of the zoo and the safari park, dating back to the zoo's formation in 1916; 1916 Drs. Harry Wegeforth, Paul Wegeforth, Fred Baker, Joseph C. Thompson and naturalist Frank Stephens hold their first organizational meeting. 10/02/1916 One of...