Wildlife Wednesdays
Wildlife Wednesdays are a limited-edition series that brings you inside San Diego Zoo Global conservation projects.Please join us throughout the month of August to hear about incredible efforts to save elephants, giraffes, leopards, and some of Earth's most endangered species from extinction. You'll get to listen and ask questions from our team of experts as they introduce you to extraordinary wildlife, share the pressing issues they're facing, and discuss how we're collaborating in the field to help these iconic species.
Rescuing & Reintroducing
Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m. PDT
Elephants
Join us on World Elephant Day to hear how support from the Wildlife Conservancy saves Earth's largest land animals. Elephants are in danger of extinction because of poaching and habitat loss. Tune in to hear how we help rescue, rehabilitate, and reintroduce orphaned and injured calves back into protected native habitats.
We're All Connected
Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. PDT
Vultures & Hirola Antelope
The hirola antelope is one of Earth's most endangered animals, with just a few remaining. Vultures are the unsung sanitation heroes of their savanna ecosystems, cleaning up carcasses and keeping disease from spreading. What do they have in common? Come find out! You'll hear more about these intriguing species, the invisible issues they face, and how we're all reliant upon each other for a brighter future.
Shifting Conflict to Conversation
Wednesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. PDT
Giraffes & Leopards
People, livestock, and wildlife live together on the savanna, and the futures of leopards and giraffes depend on humans finding ways to peacefully coexist. We're working with local teams to rescue injured animals, protect them through anti-poaching patrols, and develop innovative conservation methods so that everyone who shares this space can thrive. Discover how support from the Wildlife Conservancy saves both the world's tallest animal and one of its stealthiest!
Our complimentary, limited-edition series brings you inside SDZG conservation projects in Kenya. Please join us throughout the month of August to hear about incredible efforts to save elephants, giraffes, leopards, and some of Earth’s most endangered species from extinction.
This virtual series showcases our connection to wildlife, our connection to one another, and how we are making the world a smaller place through our conservation efforts. You’ll chat with our team of experts as they introduce you to extraordinary wildlife, share the pressing issues they’re facing, and discuss how we’re collaborating in the field to help these iconic species.
- Rescuing and Reintroducing: Elephants on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 a.m. PDT
- We're All Connected: A One-Health Approach in Light of COVID-19 on Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. PDT
- Shifting Conflict to Conversation: Giraffes & Leopards on Wednesday August 26 at 10 a.m. PDT
Wildlife Wednesdays
Other learning opportunities from this partner
San Diego Zoo Summer Camp
San Diego Zoo
Summer Camp at the Zoo includes animal experiences, exclusive exhibit visits, bus tours, games, and crafts!
Summer Camp availability is contingent on your child's grade level and your preferred theme. Please visit our website to view options for dates, times, and themes.
Morning, Afternoon
Adaptation Connections
San Diego Zoo
Meet Roberta the talking Zebra and her animal friends in this 90min program for 2nd grade classes in San Diego County
This program can be scheduled Monday-Friday and always starts promptly at 10am. Please have several dates in mind when you call to register (and transportation arranged) because space is limited!
Morning
Wildlife Rangers: 5th Grade Program
San Diego Zoo
A FREE 3-part program for 5th grade classes at Title I schools in the South Bay region of San Diego county.
Assembly programs and classroom visits are available on select Mondays-Fridays throughout normal school hours. Field trips are available on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am.
Please visit our online booking site for updated availability.
Morning, Afternoon
Conservation Education Committee Regional Community of Practice
San Diego Zoo
STEAM Organizations – Making Connections with the Classroom
All informal environmental education groups invited!
Morning