![]() ![]() Conservationists have estimated that the current Komodo dragon population in Indonesia has declined due to habitat loss, increased tourism and illegal poaching. The species is classified as Vulnerable to extinction on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. This new experience includes pools, misters, hot rocks and heated caves-all specially designed to recreate the dragons’ native habitat. Komodo Kingdom will offer visitors the chance to see these magnificent giant lizards up close, and learn more about the species, the challenges they face and the work San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is doing to the save their species-and hundreds of others like them-and the delicate ecosystems they call home.Īs guests navigate through Komodo Kingdom, they will explore various environments from Komodo Island in Indonesia, including beach, woodland and mountain highland areas. “Both of these new destinations continue our long history of creating groundbreaking habitats that are vital in building public empathy for wildlife, telling our conservation story and enlisting help to save wildlife, here at home and abroad.” ![]() “We are thrilled to offer our guests the chance to connect with wildlife in new and exciting ways,” said Dwight Scott, executive director of the San Diego Zoo. Cole Family Hummingbird Habitat will replace previous habitats with state-of-the-art spaces where guests can interact with some of the most powerful and delicate species on earth. Griffin Komodo Kingdom and the William E. On June 1, the San Diego Zoo will unveil two brand-new opportunities for guests to experience the wonders of wildlife and join the nonprofit organization’s conservation mission. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has more than 104 years of expertise building bold and innovative wildlife habitats, connecting Zoo and Safari Park guests to wildlife by immersing them in unique ecosystems, and inspiring them to become wildlife allies. ![]()
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