San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo Global Headquarters Location
San Diego, CA
About San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo Global is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. It was founded on October 2, 1916, by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D, and has a 12-member Board of Trustees headed by Richard Gulley; Douglas G. Myers is our executive director.
San Diego Zoo Global is the largest zoological membership association in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships representing more than a half-million people. Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo and the Safari Park, a subscription to the magazine ZOONOOZ, and other benefits. Both Zoo and Park are open every day of the year.
Mission Statement
San Diego Zoo Global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.
San Diego Zoo
The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 2,600 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.5 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 Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California.
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research™
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is one of the largest zoo-based research centers in the world. Founded in 1975, it is dedicated to preserving and protecting rare and endangered wildlife and habitats. Staff develop, gather, and increase knowledge vital for the establishment of self-sustaining populations of wildlife.
Accreditations
The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Association of Museums, and the Zoological Assocation of America.
Recent Honors and Awards
- American Association of Zoo Keepers' Certificate of Recognition, Collaborative Learning Environment
- Outstanding Service Learning Community Partner of the Year, 2013, California State University, San Marcos
- Sustainable Environmental Enhancement Program of the Year, 2013, California Transportation Foundation
- Recycler of the Year, 2013, City of San Diego
- Finalist, Healthiest Companies Award, large company category, 2013, San Diego Business Journal
San Diego Zoo Global is the largest zoological membership association in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships representing more than a half-million people. Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo and the Safari Park, a subscription to the magazine ZOONOOZ, and other benefits. Both Zoo and Park are open every day of the year.
Mission Statement
San Diego Zoo Global is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature.
San Diego Zoo
The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 3,700 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The Safari Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 2,600 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.5 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 Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California.
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research™
San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is one of the largest zoo-based research centers in the world. Founded in 1975, it is dedicated to preserving and protecting rare and endangered wildlife and habitats. Staff develop, gather, and increase knowledge vital for the establishment of self-sustaining populations of wildlife.
Accreditations
The San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the American Association of Museums, and the Zoological Assocation of America.
Recent Honors and Awards
- American Association of Zoo Keepers' Certificate of Recognition, Collaborative Learning Environment
- Outstanding Service Learning Community Partner of the Year, 2013, California State University, San Marcos
- Sustainable Environmental Enhancement Program of the Year, 2013, California Transportation Foundation
- Recycler of the Year, 2013, City of San Diego
- Finalist, Healthiest Companies Award, large company category, 2013, San Diego Business Journal
Number of Employees in San Diego Zoo Global
1,001 to 5,000
San Diego Zoo Global Revenue
$100M to $500M (USD)
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