Today, we are also heartbroken to share the loss of Nicky, a beloved Masai giraffe and the remarkable matriarch of our giraffe herd. At 28 years old, Nicky was believed to be the oldest Masai giraffe in North America, a testament to the extraordinary care she received throughout her long and meaningful life. Over recent years, Nicky had been showing signs of her advanced age, and our dedicated team provided expert care to ensure her comfort and well-being. However, this past week, her condition declined significantly, and on August 14, our team made the compassionate decision to let her go. Nicky arrived at the San Diego Zoo in 1999, making her our herd’s longest-standing resident and a treasured member of the San Diego Zoo family. As our herd’s steadfast matriarch, she watched over everyone with unwavering devotion, embodying wisdom and grace in every interaction. Throughout her lifetime, she lovingly raised five calves—including her son Chifu, who is the father of her grandson Madoadoa, born at the Zoo last month—passing on her gentle strength as a grandmother to generations and contributing to strong and healthy global populations of Masai giraffe worldwide. Nicky’s exceptional legacy endures through her family and the lives she touched as a powerful ambassador for her species. She forged connections between guests and the natural world, inspiring deep appreciation and conservation efforts for these gentle giants. Her impact will resonate for years to come. We welcome you to celebrate Nicky’s life and to share your sympathies with all who loved her.
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Aug 15, 2025Instagram
Our new prickly pal needs a name 🧡 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance recently welcomed the first ever prehensile-tailed porcupette born at the Zoo on June 3. This boopable baby is thriving under first-time mama Gracie’s careful watch, but is still missing one thing: a name. Tap the link in our bio to vote for your favorite and we’ll announce the top pick next Thursday. #prehensiletailedporcupine #babyanimals #boop #sandiegozoo
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Aug 13, 2025Instagram
Carrying on a legacy 🦍 Silverback gorilla Paul Donn has joined the troop at the Safari Park as its first silverback since the passing of beloved Winston last year. Raised in the same troop when he was young, Paul Donn has come from the San Diego Zoo to help guide the troop and continue Winston’s remarkable legacy of gentle strength. Joining him is Jessica, a 44-year-old female also from the San Diego Zoo, who will add her own special presence to the troop. This transition will help strengthen family dynamics and ensure the continued wellbeing of the entire gorilla troop. Guests can visit Paul Donn, Jessica, and the rest of the troop at Gorilla Forest, and witness this incredible new chapter unfold. #silverback #sdzsafaripark #gorillas
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Aug 10, 2025Instagram
Panda fans, this one’s for you 📢 Today is California Panda Day, marking the one-year anniversary of Yun Chuan and Xin Bao’s public debut at the San Diego Zoo. This bear-y special holiday honors the countless connections they’ve sparked with visitors and wildlife allies around the world. Join the pawty with some fast facts about the Oreo bears. How many of these did you already know? #CaliforniaPandaDay #Pandiego #AmericasFinestPandas #SanDiegoZoo
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Aug 8, 2025Instagram
Giant panda photo dump 🐼 On the eve of California Panda Day, it feels right to throw it back to some of Xin Bao and Yun Chuan's best moments (at least the one's we caught on camera). From chowing down on bamboo to treetop antics, it's been a bear-y good year. #pandiego #americasfinestpandas #sandiegozoo
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Aug 7, 2025Instagram
Who's the silliest branch manager? #branchmanagers #pandiego #americasfinestpandas #sandiegozoo
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Aug 6, 2025Instagram
Bundles of joy 🐼 There are few things pandas love more than bamboo. Yun Chuan and Xin Bao spend at least 12 hours a day noshing on the green stuff, which makes up 99% of their diet. Giant pandas are specially equipped with "psuedo-thumbs" and sharp teeth that they use to chow down on their favorite meal between naps. Don't forget to visit Yun Chuan and Xin Bao this Friday, August 8th, to celebrate California Panda Day with us at the San Diego Zoo 🎉 #bamboo #sandiegozoo #pandiego #americasfinestpandas
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Aug 4, 2025Instagram
Livin' la vida loafer 🍞 #lovelyloafers #cuteanimals #loafing #sdzwa
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Jul 31, 2025Instagram
Leg day everyday 🦵 Male wattled jacanas, aka the super dads of the bird world, are well-known for their unorthodox parenting methods. After mom lays her eggs, male jacanas takeover the nest sitting duties until the chicks hatch, but the job doesn't end there. If dad perceives a threat, he will gather all the littles up under his wings to carry them to safety until the danger passes. #wattledjacana #superdad #leggylittles #sandiegozoo
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Jul 30, 2025Instagram
See the world from Peanut's POV 🥜 #sandiegozoo #beaver #peanutthebeaver
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Jul 29, 2025Instagram
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There's a new tall boy in town 🦒 The fireworks started early this Fourth of July when the San Diego Zoo wildlife care team welcomed a spunky new Masai giraffe calf. The not so little guy already stands nearly 7 feet tall and is weighing in just under 200 pounds, and is growing every day. Guests can watch as he builds his bond with mama Saba and gets to know the rest of the tower. #giraffecalf #leggylittle #babyanimals #sandiegzoo
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Jul 24, 2025Instagram
The devils you (don't) know...yet 😈 Meet Flotsam and Jetsam, two adorable new additions from down under that recently arrived at the San Diego Zoo from our partners at @aussieark. This mischievous little duo is a carnivorous species of marsupial known as the Tasmanian devil, but are a lot cuter than their name may suggest. Tasmanian devils are endangered due to disease, resource competition, and human-wildlife conflict, making Flotsam and Jetsam’s arrival even more special. Make sure to say g'day to these three-year-old brothers during your next visit to the Zoo. #tasmaniandevil #marsupialmadness #savingspecies #sandiegozoo
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Jul 22, 2025Instagram
Which teeny hoofed friend has your heart? 🤎 Nugget the Red-Flanked Duiker 🤎 Pico the Pudu 🤎 Chickpea the Dik-Dik 🤎 All of the above #sandiegozoo #sdzsafaripark #dikdik #pudu #redflankedduiker
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