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Y Maryanne and Irwin Pfister, lead donors for Asian Leopards, enjoyed the ribbon-cutting ceremony. More than 1,600 donors contributed $3 million to build the leopard habitats.
our San Diego Zoo was named the #1 zoo in the world by TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site. Each year, TripAdvisor® presents Traveler’s Choice™ awards for zoos and aquariums. San Diego Zoo held the top spot on both the world and U.S. zoo lists! The Safari Park also made the top 10 on the U.S. zoo list.
Top Honors f o r T i g e r T r a i l
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he votes are in and every whisker and stripe have been counted. The Safari Park’s Tull Family Tiger Trail received Top Honors for Exhibit Design from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). “This award recognizes the staff of San Diego Zoo Global for their planning, design, execution, and opening of the Tull Family Tiger Trail,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “Both animals and visitors benefit from the exhibit’s stunning backdrops and multiviewing opportunities, and the exhibit’s conservation messaging is powerful and action-driven to make an impactful experience.” That’s something to roar about! 23