conservation

September 1, 2020

New in the Zoo

What’s new? Well, there have been California condor sightings in Sequoia, we released critically endangered froglets and tadpoles into the wild, and we’re celebrating a bevy of baby births and hatchings. We’re also remembering beloved African lions Hubert and Kalisa.
September 1, 2020

Introducing VIVAD: Virtual International Vulture Awareness Day!

This year’s virtual celebration of one of our favorite animal holidays — International Vulture Awareness Day — is part of two full weekends of online presentations and activities to mark California Biodiversity Day.
October 9, 2020

New in the Zoo

Fringe-limbed frogs move into Rainforest of the Americas, plus cranes, curassows, and cohabiting reptiles.
October 9, 2020

Celebrate Spookyheroes!

These invertebrates are often regarded as creepy crawlers but once you learn how their super-natural powers work, you'll recognize them as "Spookyheroes."
November 17, 2020

New in the Zoo

Winter babies include wonder twins, a giraffe calf, and a François langur—plus meet the deer-pig!
December 15, 2020
Three pudu standing near tree

New in the Zoo

Animal news for November includes the birth of a pudú fawn, the arrival of pygmy falcons, a frog rescue mission, and a visit from a great blue guest.