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!

Availability description

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
Date(s)
Age/Grade Level
Grades 9-12
Undergraduate
Graduate
Adult
Cost Range
Free
Time of Day
Morning
Online/Hybrid
Opportunity type
Career Connections
Area of Interest
Biology / LifeSciences
Earth Science/Ecology
Financial Support or Scholarship Available?
No
NGSS Aligned?
No
Location Address:
2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CALIFORNIA, 92101
Contact Name:
San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy
Email:
wildlifeconservancy@sandiegozoo.org
Telephone:

Wildlife Wednesdays

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Date(s) and Times:
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