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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) is an international nonprofit conservation organization that operates the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Founded in 1916, SDZWA is dedicated to wildlife conservation, education, and research, with a mission to "save species worldwide" and a vision of "a world where all life thrives." The organization focuses on breeding, reintroducing, and protecting endangered species, having successfully reintroduced over 44 species into their native habitats. It conducts research in genetics, disease prevention, and habitat restoration, and offers educational programs to promote environmental stewardship. The San Diego Zoo spans 100 acres and houses over 3,500 animals, while the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a 1,800-acre reserve that provides safari-style experiences and large-scale breeding programs. SDZWA also operates global field stations to support conservation efforts around the world.