Green Animals San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, California, located in Balboa Park. It began with a collection of animals left over from the 1915 Panama–California Exposition that were brought together by its founder, Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth. The zoo was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cage-less exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats.
  • Location: Balboa Park, San Diego, California, U.S.
  • Date opened: 1916 (Precursor Panama–California Exposition in previous year)
  • Land area: 99 acres (40 ha)
  • No. of animals: 3,700+
  • No. of species: 650+ (incl. subspecies)
  • Annual visitors: 4 million (2018)
  • Memberships: AZA, AAM, WAZA

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