The world-famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest zoos in the world. It’s 100 acres are home to more than 4,000 animals representing over 800 species.
A guided tour bus, winding paths and an overhead gondola lift that provides visitors with vies of the zoo’s many exhibits, which are often designed around a particular habitat, ranging from an African rain forest to the Arctic tundra. Additionally, some of the largest free-flight aviaries in the world are located in this famous San Diego attraction.
The San Diego Zoo is a dedicated leader in conservation and species-preservation efforts. The Zoo’s research division, the department of Conservation and Research for Endangered Species (CRES), may literally be the last chance for many species. CRES raises and releases California Condors, Pandas, Tigers, African Black Rhinos and numerous other species.
The Zoo is a private, non-profit organization. It carries the value of its priceless animals and plants at 1 dollar, a customary practice among zoos.
