The Zoo: San Diego

About The Zoo: San Diego

The Zoo: San Diego is a compelling docu-series that gets viewers up close and personal with various animals and the staff at the San Diego Zoo, plunging the audience into the heart of what it takes to keep some of the world's most stunning and exotic creatures. The series gives an inside look at the incredible rarities of the zoos filled with thousands of species, many of which are endangered, offers a behind-the-scenes glance at the conservation, preservation and biological work carried out by the renowned institution.

Making / Production

Created by the production company Animal Planet, The Zoo: San Diego show first premiered on August 10, 2019. The show is a spin-off from the successful series, The Zoo, which focused on New York's Bronx Zoo. Both series showcase the behind-the-scenes efforts of dedicated staffers who work to provide the highest level of care for animals while also participating in global conservation efforts.

Actors

• Rick Schwartz: He plays himself as the San Diego Zoo Global Ambassador. Rick shares his profound love for animals and the zoo through his role in the series, making audiences feel they are part of the zoo experience.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The San Diego zoo showcased in the series is one of the largest zoos in the world with over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.
• It's not just a TV series; it's an ongoing initiative. The San Diego Zoo is part of San Diego Zoo Global, an organization that works on numerous conservation projects worldwide.

Awards

As of now, the TV series has not won any awards.

Quotes

• “The connection between animals and people is why the zoo exists.” - Rick Schwartz

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music of The Zoo: San Diego is composed by Paul Brill, who has also been the composer for the original series, The Zoo.