San Diego Zoo
Renowned Southern California menagerie
The San Diego Zoo is a world-renowned zoological park in San Diego, California, famous for its large collection of animals housed in naturalistic habitats rather than traditional cages.
Opened in 1916, it pioneered the concept of open-air, cageless exhibits and has been a leader in conservation and endangered species breeding programs.
The zoo and its affiliated Safari Park are major tourist destinations, drawing millions of visitors annually.
We spent the whole day at the San Diego Zoo and still didn't see everything.
Asian bamboo-eating bears
- elephantsTusked, trunk-bearing mammals
- giraffesLong-necked African ruminants
- koalasTree-dwelling Australian marsupials
- gorillasLargest living primates
orangutans · tigers · lions · rhinoceroses · hippopotamuses · flamingos · cheetahs · zebras
Notable point of reference
- destinationIntended arrival point
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- day-tripSame-evening-return excursion
family-friendly · exhibit · monorail · tickets · strollers · maps · souvenirs · photography
Study of organisms
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
- campsTemporary outdoor lodgings
students · docents · lectures · outreach · environmental · programs · interactive · signage
At risk of extinction
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- biodiversityRange of life forms
wildlife · sanctuary · rehabilitation · reintroduction · research · protection · ecosystem · genetics
pandas
Asian bamboo-eating bears
- elephantsTusked, trunk-bearing mammals
- giraffesLong-necked African ruminants
- koalasTree-dwelling Australian marsupials
gorillas · orangutans · tigers · lions · rhinoceroses · hippopotamuses · flamingos · cheetahs · zebras · penguins
landmark
Notable point of reference
- destinationIntended arrival point
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
day-trip · family-friendly · exhibit · monorail · tickets · strollers · maps · souvenirs · photography
biology
Study of organisms
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- workshopsGroup learning sessions
camps · students · docents · lectures · outreach · environmental · programs · interactive · signage
endangered
At risk of extinction
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
biodiversity · wildlife · sanctuary · rehabilitation · reintroduction · research · protection · ecosystem · genetics · partnerships
- California activitiessurfing, beach volleyball, hiking, wine tasting, whale watching
- City ZoosBronx Zoo, Toronto Zoo, Dublin Zoo
- SoCal LandmarksHollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory, Disneyland, Hollywood Walk of Fame
- California AttractionsGetty Museum, LACMA, Griffith Observatory, Hearst Castle, La Brea Tar Pits
- San DiegoCoronado, Hillcrest, East Village, Old Town, Sea World
- zooelephant, giraffe, lion, tiger, monkey
San Diego Zooaquarium
Tank for keeping fish
SeaWorld · marine park · oceanarium · dolphinarium · botanical garden
San Diego Zoowildlife sanctuary
Protected area for animals
puppy mill · factory farm · PETA · SeaWorld
San Diego Zoothe wild
Untamed natural areas
wilderness · Serengeti · Amazon rainforest · natural habitat · wildlife sanctuary