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A Rare "Snow Day" for Polar Bears in San Diego, Captured on Film
Donors raised over $5000 to have 18 tons of snow delivered to the San Diego Zoo.
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Learn the Differences Between Two Species of Zebra: It's Not Just About the Stripes
Look past the stripes, and these two species of zebra are more diverse than you think.
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Why Getting a Name is Kind of a Big Deal for This Critically Endangered Panda Cub
What's in a name? Meet the newest addition to the giant panda family, who's getting his new name after 100 days as per China tradition.
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See a Zoo's Resident Veterinarian Conduct a Big Procedure on a Polar Bear
Watch this busy veterinarian conduct a preventative medicine exam on one big polar bear, and learn what that entails.
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See the Special Birthday Celebrations for Two Critically Endangered Pandas
It's panda birthday week at the San Diego Zoo.
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Learn What It's Like to Be an Arctic Ambassador For the San Diego Zoo
Alicia is representing the San Diego Zoo with Polar Bears International in Hudson Bay. Get a preview of what's in store for her.
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Watch How Zookeepers Introduce a New Elephant to the Herd
Zookeepers at the San Diego Zoo integrate Jewel, an Asian elephant with some health issues, into the Elephant Odyssey exhibit.
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Meet a Pair of Malayan Tiger Cubs Who Couldn't Be Any More Different
See what it's like to raise a couple of tiger cubs, including how much they eat and how they brush their teeth.
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The Story of a Young Chimp Named Mike Who Needed a Life-Saving Medical Procedure
Hear the story of this chimp whose journey to the Little Rock Zoo resulted in a trip to the Arkansas Children's Hospital.
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Why a New Baby Elephant Born to This Herd is Exciting Zookeepers
The San Diego Zoo rescued the herd from Swaziland in 2003.
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The Creative Logistics of Moving an Elephant
Because elephants are so intelligent, it actually makes training them more of a challenge. Follow along as animal handlers prepare for one big move.
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The Momentous Occasion of the Birth of a New Baby Giraffe
Zookeepers and doctors meet a new giraffe calf for the first time.
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How the Largest Land Crab in the World Gets its Unique Name
Learn all about these captivating crustaceans.
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A Pair of Playful Snow Leopards Enjoy a Rare Snow Day in San Diego
Meet Anna and Penny, two snow leopards that couldn't be more different.
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Be a Fly on the Wall During Feeding Time for These Cute, Hoofed Baby Animals
Ever wondered what it's like to take care of baby animals for a living? This might be the most fun job in the world.
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Why the Mountain Lion Goes By So Many Different Names
Meet San Diego Zoo’s mountain lion siblings and learn why the big cat is known as a puma, cougar, ghost cat and other names.
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The Time Two Unlikely Animal Pals Competed in a Land Race
Best pals Ruuxa the cheetah and Raina the dog are alike in many ways... but this race is no contest.
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Get a Sneak Peek of Zookeepers Running Cheetahs Off Leash
Meet three 2-year-old cheetahs and see them go head to head - or, paw to paw - to see who's the fastest.
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A Herd of African Elephants Go Exploring After Their Exhibit Doubles in Size
See how the San Diego Zoo Safari Park manages some of its larger residents.
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Pregnant with Twins! Watch as a Cheetah Mom Gets an Ultrasound
Giving this cheetah mom an ultrasound is only possible because of the special bond she shares with her handler.
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A Rare Glimpse at an Early Morning Crowned Crane Feeding
Follow along as zookeepers go out onto an open exhibit in the early waking hours at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
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See How Scientists Are Saving Cactus Wren Populations After Devastating Wildfires
Learn how these birds were affected by California fires and what conservation scientists are doing to help bring their populations back up in the wild.
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Meet the Cotton Top Tamarin, One of the Tiniest Monkeys in the World
Learn all about these funny-looking creatures.
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Here's What It's Like to Train the Heaviest Eagle in the World
Get an up-close look at what it's like to train a Steller's Sea Eagle, the heaviest eagle species in the world.