San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Headquartered in a biodiversity hotspot, we apply knowledge and experience to saving wildlife in our own backyard. We work closely with wildlife officials to recover species across the region, which supports endemic wildlife, including the Quino checkerspot butterfly, desert tortoise, and western burrowing owl. 5 days until our big announcement.

Eucalyptus makes up about 75% of all of Australia’s forests, and they are home to species found nowhere else in the world. We have a tradition of working closely with conservationists in Australia, and we're given the opportunity to work with marsupials such as the koala and unusual species like platypus. 6 days until our big announcement.

Sometimes called the lungs of the planet, Amazonia generates oxygen and affects weather patterns around the globe. It's also home to some of the world's most important natural resources. We collaborate with conservationists in the Peruvian Amazon so that wildlife thrives and critical habitats remain intact.

The African savanna is a carefully balanced ecosystem that can easily be disturbed by changes in climate and human influences. In this region, we collaborate with local communities to protect wildlife, including elephants and rhinos.

Kaia got a visit from the tusk fairy. Fact: Unlike in humans, the tusk fairy visits when teeth grow in. Todd Lahman

Just because we're closed doesn't mean we can't still enjoy wildlife. What's your favorite animal at the Safari Park? Bonus points for pics!

Why the long neck? Rhino you need to relax and enjoy the Giraffe Cam.

It's 75 and sunny. You’re chillin with a giraffe friend. Life is good.

No sweeter way to start the week than with a sugar glider rush : Kaitlyn Downing (last shot by Kelsey Marks)

This is a Giraffe Cam newsfeed cleanse. Stop for a moment and take a deep breath.

Can you wallabelieve this cuteness? It's almost rood. : Wildlife Care Specialist Mary

Fuzzy wuzzy wuz a cheetah. Mike Wilson

It's been a year since our eggcelent platypus friends arrived. It's un-bill-lievable. Enjoy this throwquack of Eve and Birra

Listen up for bat-eared fox ASMR. Their 5-inch ears help them cool off and give them great hearing abilities. Put that one in your utility belt.

Bobbing for pumpkins: boss level.

The resemblance is spooky

It's a gourd-geous day for pachy pumpkin play. Happy Halloween

Celebrate World Lemur Day but getting up close with our own mob of ring-tailed lemurs. Use your phone to look around

Friends, please join us in urging Congress to help zoos and aquariums survive these difficult times so we can continue our important work to save wildlife. Use this easy form to send a letter to your elected officials: bit.ly/HelpZoosAndAquariums

After seven months, our Balloon Safari will once again be soaring above the Park, reminding us that hope is always on the horizon. We can’t wait to fly with you again beginning tomorrow.

Cats: the real reason for the internet. Celebrate National Cat Day with us by posting your furry friend in the comments

In honor of spooky season, get an inside look at some of the animals at San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park: sdzoo.com/InsideLook

No spa day is complete without a mud mask.

Okapi that, it's Okapi Day! Weighing in at just 48 pounds at birth, Mpangi is now 430 pounds of precious. Though the species has been protected since 1933, okapis are endangered. You can help save this incredible species by recycling old cell phones and donating at www.endextinction.org

Arthur is as happy as a rhino caked in mud. Because he is.

Sun protection Zoomies Arthur is ready to start his day.

Who needs gravity when you're a cute coati? : Tommy Todd

Mwezi and Alice go together like rhinos and dirt.

Hoof it over to our Giraffe Cam

Slooooooow down for a chill hang with Estrella the sloth. Like so many animals, sloths are threatened by habitat loss. You can help sloths by purchasing certified sustainable wood.

Fuzzy wuzzy wuz a cheetah. Mike Wilson

Alice has all the confidence of an adult rhino with none of the experience and 5% of the weight.

We need to put our foot down and let you know that this isn't a filter. Those that think it is won't have a leg to stand on.

30 seconds of rhino zen, courtesy of Kendi.

What tiger? I don't see any tigers. : Mike Wilson