Curious about polar bears, penguins, and other aquatic birds? You’ll be submerged in fascinating insights about these incredible species while you learn about the conservation efforts you make possible here in San Diego and across the globe.

• Polar Bears, 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m., Polar Bear Habitat, Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge
• Cormorants, Noon, Marsh Habitat, Map Locator #16
• Penguins, 1:00 p.m. Penguin Habitat, Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks

At Polar Bear Plunge, you might see the bears relaxing on snowy hills or swimming after chomping on tasty treats. At Africa Rocks, witness the colony of African penguins collecting materials to build the perfect nest or engaging with other novel elements in their environment.

Wildlife activities subject to change.

Discover more about local marine life and participate in an exciting activity for wildlife allies.

Ride the wave into your creative side. Explore ways you can protect our oceans while making a homemade craft to bring home.

Chat with our Oceans Conservation Hub experts and dive deep into how we’re collaborating with partners to save, protect, and care for marine wildlife.

We can all make a difference for wildlife. Join us to help endangered wildlife across our oceans.

Snap a photo with your favorite wildlife science explorer, Dr. Zoolittle, as he shares about the delicately balanced aquatic ecosystems we all rely on. And don’t forget to say “cheese!” with beloved costumed character Churchill P. Bear.

Enhance your day at the Zoo with one-of-a-kind adventures! There’s something for everyone, as experiences vary with tons of wildlife-focused options to choose from. All tour participants require a tour ticket, regardless of age.

Witness the fascinating world of polar bears and penguins at the Zoo from wherever you are.

Share your love for ocean wildlife when you bring home a unique souvenir. Your purchases help support wildlife conservation and education efforts to protect the future of endangered species, including polar bears and penguins through our Oceans Conservation Hub.

As a wildlife ally, your visits to the Zoo and continued support help save wildlife here in the Southwest, across our vast oceans, and around the globe. Become a hero for wildlife and support our Oceans Conservation Hub with a monthly gift today!

As a wildlife ally, your visits to the Zoo and continued generosity helps save wildlife locally, across our vast oceans, and around the world. Become a hero for wildlife and secure their future with a monthly gift today.

Your symbolic adoption of a polar bear or penguin helps support critical conservation efforts which benefit ocean wildlife.