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POWERFUL, ELUSIVE, AND VANISHING
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A tiger's stripes are instantly recognizable—that is, until you're in the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia. Their iconic patterns are are great camouflage, allowing tigers to blend into dark jungle and wooded forest habitats. Combine their concealing coats with a stealthy prowl, and these revered predators practically disappear.
However, as suitable tiger habitat and food sources diminish, it's becoming more difficult for these big cats to go unnoticed. When food is scarce, tigers may prey on livestock and can be perceived as a threat by local communities—making human-wildlife coexistence an increasing challenge. This, along with illegal trafficking of live tigers, as well as poaching for their coats and other body parts, is putting Sumatran tigers at risk. Today, only 400 are estimated to be left in their native habitats.
With you by our side, we're committed to saving these critically endangered big cats. As part of our Asian Rainforest Conservation Hub, we're partnering with local organizations and leaders to better understand these elusive predators, foster sustainable coexistence, and provide key education resources to local communities. Together, we're securing a more hopeful future for Sumatran tigers, people, and the planet we share—in our commitment to a world where all life thrives.
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FLOCK TOGETHER
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Hornbills are no strangers to community. During the day, these birds forage in pairs, small groups, and even large flocks. At night, they find safety in numbers, roosting together in the canopies of the Asian rainforests. Extending far beyond the treetops, we're honored to be a part of the global community working to save endangered hornbills. Through your support, we partner with local conservation organizations in Southeast Asia to protect hornbills while increasing populations across their native range.
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THIRD LITTLE MIRACLE
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| We're honored to welcome a new southern white rhino calf to the crash! Livia gave birth to a healthy boy last month, named Neville. Neville is the third southern white rhino calf born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center. He's a crucial addition to the global population of this threatened species, and an important step forward in our efforts to save his cousin, the critically endangered northern white rhino, of which two remain on Earth. Our hope is that one day—through our cutting-edge conservation science and expertise in rhino care—southern white rhinos at the Rhino Rescue Center, including Livia, may be surrogate mothers to northern white rhinos. |
| Today, on World Rhino Day, we celebrate you and the cutting-edge care and conservation science you make possible for rhinos around the world. |
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Visit us at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park throughout the year as we celebrate the last 50 years of life-changing moments, conservation innovation, and impact—and the future generations of groundbreaking conservation work to come!
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AMAZING WILDLIFE EXCLUSIVE
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For this very special episode of Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast, join global phenomenon and world-renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, as she shares her lifelong passion for wildlife and her commitment to saving our natural world with Paul Baribault, president and chief executive officer of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The two sit down and chat about Jane's lifelong commitment to conserving our natural world; and as chair of the Jane Goodall Institute's USA Board of Directors, Baribault talks with his friend about her love for chimpanzees and what it will take to protect and save our closest relatives—and the planet we all share.
Find Amazing Wildlife online, or wherever you listen to podcasts for Apple or Android.
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SAVE THE DATE
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance proudly recognizes and honors the Indigenous peoples' of San Diego County. Our efforts to protect wildlife and the ecosystems we all share are stronger when we honor the knowledge and expertise of those in local communities. Join the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians—celebrating our Indigenous community and their commitment to wildlife—as they host Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebrations at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Monday, October 10, 2022.
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SHOP FOR A CAUSE
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Your purchases directly support our efforts to save, protect, and care for wildlife in San Diego and worldwide. Show your stripes with the latest gear from our Partnerships collection. Sales of these tees and sweatshirts fuel collaboration across our Asian Rainforest Conservation Hub, with our partner SINTAS Indonesia, as we work together to secure the future for critically endangered Sumatran tigers.
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WILDLIFE HEROES
CHANGE THE WORLD. |
| You are without a doubt our most important ally, and you are vital to conservation worldwide. Your ongoing monthly support as a Wildlife Hero will make a lifesaving difference for vulnerable wildlife relying on us each and every day. And as a Wildlife Hero, your sustained generosity will allow us to continue conservation efforts and plan for long-term programs that save critically endangered species. |
| Your monthly gift will be put to work immediately to save, protect, and care for wildlife around the globe. |
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