A whole new world of animals and nature awaits at Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, now open. | San Diego Zoo

Meet our go-really great gorilla brothers. 🦍 Maka is a 27 year old bachelor and the oldest in the group. He's always first to greet his care specialist in the morning with his gorilla grumbles and “happy sounds” and spends the bulk of his day trying to fly under the radar avoiding brotherly drama. Mandazzi is the second oldest at 20 years old. You can usually see him foraging or walking up on the rocks. His calm and even-tempered nature helps him keep his brothers in line as the leader of the t

Gorillas, the largest of the great apes, have no natural enemies, but human impact continues to threaten their survival. In Cameroon’s Ebo Forest, SDZWA collaborates with local communities and partners to prevent illegal poaching, wildlife trafficking, and unsustainable logging. Your support helps fuel work in the forests of Central Africa that protects this critically endangered species: sdzoo.com/givetoday-fb | San Diego Zoo

Discover inner peace out on the wide-open grasslands of San Diego Zoo Safari Park – where free-roaming wildlife inspire carefree vibes. | Visit San Diego

Parents, how about we all do less scrolling, more strolling, riding & roaming among all kinds of super cool animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. | San Diego Zoo Safari Park