Working on his paw-to-eye coordination, giant panda cub Xiao Liwu (whose name means “little gift”) was quite the little ball player during his weekly exam. His preoccupation with the new plaything made it easier for vets and keepers to get his stats: he weighs 14.5 pounds and measures 29 inches from his nose to the tip of his tail. As the cub’s skills and confidence grow, so does anticipation of his readiness to go on exhibit. Stay tuned!
Make your holiday a wild one as the San Diego Zoo transforms in a wintery wonderland of music, lights, treats, and, of course, animal encounters, December 15 through January 6 (except December 24), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don’t miss the brand-new Chocolate Town!
Need a last-minute gift with same-day delivery? Visit our online adoption store and email a gift that’s signed, sealed, and delivered in minutes. With more than 80 online adoption packages to choose from, the gift possibilities are practically endless. Top your wild gift idea off with a $10 discount* and you are golden. Use discount code GOLDEN to take advantage of this limited-time offer. *Discount applies to online adoptions delivered via email only. Holiday adoptions and specials are not included.
Travel with the San Diego Zoo on a wildlife adventure of a lifetime! Our WorldWild Tours range from four-wheel-drive safaris in India to cruises on the Amazon River in South America to private jet tours around Africa.
Leaping lemurs! The San Diego Zoo is building a new home for several species of this energetic, endearing primate. The new habitat will showcase some of Madagascar’s extraordinary animals and plants, and will also allow us to breed and increase zoo populations of rare lemur species. Please “leap forward” to help give lemurs the magnificent new homes they deserve.
Got an iPad? Get the Panda Edition of Digital ZOONOOZ!
San Diego Zoo Global’s magazine, ZOONOOZ, is now available in a digital format for download on an iPad, and November’s issue is a complete—and adorable—look at our giant pandas through the years. It includes profiles of every panda that has lived at the Zoo, video of all the cubs, first-person accounts from keepers, exclusive photos, and a story about our newest addition, Xiao Liwu. The digital ZOONOOZ is currently free to anyone and can be downloaded from the iPad App Store; search for San Diego Zoo ZOONOOZ. If you don’t have an iPad, you can still join the fun and see the story about the panda cubs online through our website.
Sparkletts® bottled water brand has distinguished itself as being one of the country’s finest providers of crisp, refreshing water. We offer the convenience of 3- or 5-gallon bottles delivered to your home or office in environmentally responsible, reusable, and refillable bottles. We are proud to be the official water sponsor of the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
Family Festival Concerts with San Diego Symphony! $35 Family Packs (include two adults and two to four children) available and limited.
From proms to family reunions, engagement to anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners to weddings, and of course birthday parties for all ages, we can put together an event package to make your celebration a wild success at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Our unique and exotic venues create the perfect backdrop no matter what the occasion. Whatever your dream, we will help make it a reality.