San Diego Zoo

Flora of San Diego Zoo

When we think of zoos we imagine animals like gorillas, giraffes and other rare and exotic species but many zoos are so much more.  Numerous zoos around the world also showcase a plethora of flora along with their fauna and are considered botanical gardens as well as zoological parks.  Expanding your senses beyond the playful…

From Frolicking Giraffes to Panda Love

San Diego Zoo offers such a vast assortment of amazing animals to spend your day enjoying, like frolicking giraffes to panda love.  Be sure to get out early to see as much as you can or pace yourself, relax and savour watching your favourite animal for hours.  And believe me, if the San Diego Zoo was my…

Zoos Saving Species

In honour of Endangered Species Day on May 16th I thought I’d briefly touch on the efforts zoos are making to help save endangered species. Many zoos take part in Species Survival Plans (SSPs), but few are able to take part in reintroduction projects. With so many animal species endangered and their numbers dropping, reintroduction…

San Diego Zoo

“San Diego Zoo Global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.” ~ San Diego Zoo Global’s mission statement Welcome to the first of many pieces about the World famous San Diego Zoo and my visit to the park. I was…