San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo is one of the most celebrated zoological parks in the world, located within Balboa Park in San Diego, California. Founded in 1916, the zoo is home to more than 12,000 animals representing approximately 650 species and subspecies, set across 40 hectares of beautifully landscaped canyons and mesas. San Diego Zoo is internationally recognised as a pioneer in modern zoo design, being one of the first to develop open-air, cage-free environments for animals in the early twentieth century. Its ongoing commitment to innovation continues through the work of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, which manages conservation programmes in more than 40 countries. The zoo is a global leader in breeding endangered species, having achieved historic successes with California condors, southern white rhinoceroses, and giant pandas. Interactive exhibits, guided bus tours, aerial tramways, and keeper demonstrations offer a rich and varied visitor experience. Education programmes reach hundreds of thousands of children and families annually. San Diego Zoo’s combination of scientific leadership, extraordinary biodiversity, and exceptional visitor facilities makes it one of the finest wildlife institutions in the world.