San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located 30 miles north of downtown San Diego & is operated by SDZWA. https://SDZWA.org
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The Safari Park is an expansive conservation park that is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens. Over half of the Park’s 1,800 acres (730 hectares) have been set aside as protected native species habitat. It is located 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of downtown San Diego in the San P

asqual Valley near Escondido, California. The Safari Park is operated by the international non-profit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) empowers people from around the globe to support their mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships. SDZWA supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The work of SDZWA extends from San Diego to strategic and regional conservation “hubs” across the globe, where their strengths—via their “Conservation Toolbox,” including the renowned Wildlife Biodiversity Bank—are able to effectively align with hundreds of regional partners to improve outcomes for wildlife in more coordinated efforts. By leveraging these tools in wildlife care and conservation science, and through collaboration with hundreds of partners, SDZWA has reintroduced more than 44 endangered species to native habitats. Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and the San Diego Zoo Kids channel, which is in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.

The name is Newman. Just Newman.
06/14/2026

The name is Newman. Just Newman.

06/10/2026

Just kitting around

06/08/2026

Mama... dino birb behind you 🫵

Cassowaries are the third largest bird on the planet. Standing up to 6 feet tall and weighing up to 165 pounds, they can still run up to 30 mph. Casso-wander over to Walkabout Australia on your next visit to the Safari Park to meet these iconic birds.

06/05/2026

Welcoming the newest and largest member of the herd 🐘

Sdudla (stood-la), a male African savanna elephant, has officially joined the eight pachys at Elephant Valley. Calm, patient, and playful, Sdudla will bring key social benefits to the group, and for younger elephants like 7-year-old Zuli, his presence also offers opportunities for mentorship and further social development while he continues to learn and grow.

Like the adult female pachys at the Safari Park, Sdudla was rescued from being culled in Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, in 2003 due to severe drought and limited resources, and comes to the Safari Park as part of the AZA Species Survival Plan for his species. African savanna elephants are endangered, and Sdudla’s presence will help support critical conservation efforts for these gentle giants.

We gave the pachy care team at Elephant Valley disposable cameras. Here's what they saw 🎞️
06/02/2026

We gave the pachy care team at Elephant Valley disposable cameras. Here's what they saw 🎞️

Bo-hemian Roarsody 🦁
05/30/2026

Bo-hemian Roarsody 🦁

05/29/2026

Grow-ling up strong 💪

Dinner time looks a little different for three growing mountain lions. Rescued at just six weeks old and given a second chance at the Safari Park, Hemuk, Te'Oyee, and Pehkaay thrive on a nocturnal schedule that mirrors their natural instincts, and when it's time to eat, they don't hold back. Mountain lions can consume up to 20–30 pounds of meat in a single sitting, and this trio is here for every bite.

05/28/2026

Earresistible content ahead ⚠️

Three bat-eared fox kits were born at the Safari Park in late April, the first born here since 2023. After some quality den time with mom Winter and first-time dad Teddy, the tiny trio is now out and about exploring their habitat. Teddy has been a truly pawsome father, keeping a watchful eye on his little foxpack as the curious kits venture out.

Between the oversized ears, tiny squeaks, and nonstop zoomies, it’s safe to say Nairobi Village has become the cutest little den of mischief around.

05/22/2026

Hopping into action for local wildlife 🐸

The Western spadefoot toad is an awesome amphibian that spends most of its life hidden underground until seasonal rains arrive. More closely related to frogs than true toads, this remarkable species has the fastest metamorphosis of any known frog or toad, transforming from tadpole to juvenile in as little as 12 days.

At the Safari Park’s Biodiversity Reserve, our teams are restoring and protecting the seasonal pools that provide safe spaces for Western spadefoots and other native wildlife to thrive. The 900-acre protected reserve supports extraordinary biodiversity and serves as an important part of Southern California’s long-term conservation network. By protecting habitats like these, we can help local species recover and flourish for generations to come.

05/21/2026

30 seconds in Elephant Valley > 30 seconds anywhere else 🐘

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15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA
92027

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+16192311515

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