Why did San Diego Zoo change its name?
San Diego Zoo Global, the parent organization of the zoo and Safari Park, announced Wednesday that it is rebranding as the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. The new name better reflects the organization's focus on conservation and the interconnectedness of animal and human health, said CEO Paul Baribault.Mar 3, 2021
When did San Diego Zoo change its name?
In March 2021 the organization changed its name from San Diego Zoo Global to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. CEO Paul Baribault said the new name better reflects the nonprofit group's focus on conservation and the interconnectedness of animal and human health.
When did the San Diego Wild Animal Park change its name?
The San Diego Wild Animal Park opened May 10, 1972. Its name was changed to Safari Park in 2010.May 16, 2022
Why did the San Diego Wild Animal Park change its name?
The San Diego Zoo Global is changing its name to San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to reflect its new mission. “The work that they do every day is helping animals and plants in the wild,” said Nadine Lamberski, the San Diego Zoo's chief conservation officer.Mar 3, 2021
What happened to San Diego Wild Animal Park?
The San Diego Wild Animal Park located about 35 miles from its sister San Diego Zoo near Balboa Park in San Diego, changed its name to Safari Park to more accurately reflect its focus on environment.
What did they rename the San Diego Wild Animal Park?
On June 30, 2010, the San Diego Zoo board of trustees voted to change the name of the park from the Wild Animal Park to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to clarify what it offers, since the difference between the zoo proper and the "animal park" was unclear to some visitors.
Why did they change the Wild Animal Park to Safari Park?
The park's board director told our media partner the North County Times that the new name will help people distinguish it from the zoo. He says that the word "safari" will make people think more about a journey and an "evolving adventure" which is a different experience from the zoo.Jul 13, 2010
Why did they change the name of the wild animal park?
The park's board director told our media partner the North County Times that the new name will help people distinguish it from the zoo. He says that the word "safari" will make people think more about a journey and an "evolving adventure" which is a different experience from the zoo.Jul 13, 2010
When did Wild Animal Park change its name?
On June 30, 2010, the San Diego Zoo board of trustees voted to change the name of the park from the Wild Animal Park to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to clarify what it offers, since the difference between the zoo proper and the "animal park" was unclear to some visitors.
Are there two San Diego Zoo?
The Zoo is located in Balboa Park, just north of downtown San Diego, at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92108. The Safari Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027, a remote area of Escondido.