Zoological Society Of San Diego

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Zoological Society of San Diego Charity Profile

The Zoological Society of San Diego® (ZSSD) is a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park, and San Diego Zoo Conservation Research. The Society was founded on October 2, 1916, by Harry M. Wegeforth, M.D. It currently has a 12-member Board of Trustees headed by Berit Durler; Douglas G. Myers is the Society’s executive director.

The Zoological Society of San Diego is the largest zoological membership association in the world, with more than 250,000 member households and 130,000 child memberships, representing more than a half million people. Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, a subscription to the monthly magazine ZOONOOZ, and other benefits. Both Zoo and Park are open every day of the year.

Mission Statement: The Zoological Society of San Diego is a conservation, education, and recreation organization dedicated to the reproduction, protection, and exhibition of animals, plants, and their habitats.

The 100-acre (40-hectare) Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.

The Wild Animal Park is an expansive wildlife sanctuary that is home to more than 3,500 animals representing more than 400 species. Its renowned botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.5 million specimens. Over half of the Park’s 1,800 acres (730 hectares) have been set aside as protected native species habitat. It is located 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of downtown San Diego in the San Pasqual Valley near Escondido, California.

San Diego Zoo Conservation Research is one of the largest zoo-based research centers in the world. Founded in 1975, it is dedicated to preserving and protecting rare and endangered wildlife and habitats. Conservation Research scientists develop, gather, and increase knowledge vital for the establishment of self-sustaining populations of wildlife.

Zoological Society of San Diego Volunteer Information

Want to share your time? Do you enjoy spending time at the Wild Animal Park? Do you enjoy talking to people and answering questions? Become a Meerkat Volunteer for the Zoological Society of San Diego!

Although our involvement opportunities do not involve animal care or animal contact, we offer a variety of opportunities for volunteers at both the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park.

Currently our greatest need is for Information Partners at the Wild Animal Park. These volunteers help guests find their way to key exhibits and answer a range of guest service questions. Positions are available on both weekdays and weekends, 11a.m.–3 p.m.

Meerkat Volunteers must be Zoological Society of San Diego members and 21 years of age or older. They must attend a Volunteer Information Fair, submit an application, attend an orientation, and pay an annual fee ($20 the first year and $15 after that). Meerkat Volunteers must donate at least 60 hours of volunteer time each year.

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