Ever wondered if jaguars are good swimmers, or how their coat pattern differs from leopards and other spotted cats? Meet wildlife care specialists to discover Amazonia’s wildlife and the incredible efforts you make possible to protect their future.

• Jaguar, 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., Elephant Odyssey
• Andean Bear, 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Upper Center Street
• Harpy Eagle, 12:30 p.m., Eagle Trail
• Yellow Spotted River Turtle, 2:30 p.m., Cool Critters Level 1, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp

Connect with amazing wildlife ambassadors as they crawl, climb, creep, or slither—and meet the team of dedicated specialists who care for them.

Engage with dynamic and diverse wildlife ambassadors representing our conservation work across the globe, from Amazonia to right here in the Southwest. You’ll connect with amazing species and explore what you can do to help save, protect, and care for wildlife and the ecosystems we all share.

Members may enter the amphitheater at 1:40 p.m. (20 minutes prior to presentation time), and all other guests are welcome to enter the amphitheater at 1:50 p.m. (10 minutes prior to presentation time) to secure their seats.

Are you game for a playful challenge? Learn more about incredible wildlife found throughout Amazonia while using your senses to search for clues. Be sure to stop by the craft station to create your own special memento to take home.

Explore the vast plant life of this lush, biodiverse region with a San Diego Zoo horticulturist. Amazonia is home to countless species of plants, including bromeliads, palms, orchids, and many that have yet to be identified. Take a deep dive into the wonders of its fascinating flora with our team of experts.

We work hand in hand with local communities to develop sustainable solutions to protect biodiversity and ensure all who share this ecosystem can thrive. Chat with our conservation scientists and find out how your support helps through our Amazonia Conservation Hub.

Learn how you can practice sustainable tourism and protect endangered wildlife when you travel.

Chat with your favorite wildlife science explorer throughout the day & join in on the Amazonia Rainforest Hub fun with interactive presentations on the Koalafornia Boardwalk at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Embark on a behind-the-scenes adventure! This 90-minute experience offers guided views, insights on how we care for wildlife, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. You’ll be escorted around the Zoo in a deluxe cart by one of our expert guides. All participants require a ticket for the experience, regardless of age.

Share your love for the rainforest and take some souvenirs home with you. Every purchase helps safeguard the future for endangered species and the ecosystems we share.

Your symbolic adoption of a jaguar helps save, protect, and care for wildlife in San Diego, Amazonia, and around the world.

Your continued support helps save wildlife worldwide, from here in the Southwest to Africa’s savannas and through lush rainforests across the globe. Become a hero for wildlife and support our Amazonia Conservation Hub with a monthly gift today.