The San Diego Zoo introduced a $16 daily parking fee as part of the city's effort to address a budget shortfall, with exceptions for zoo members who register their vehicles.

A 3-year-old was bitten near Westfield UTC late Tuesday; police and animal-control partners responded and the coyote was still being sighted in the area. Officials urge caution and removing attractants.

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announces the opening of Denny Sanford Elephant Valley on March 5, 2026, as its largest project to date, focusing on conservation and education.

Oceanside begins its first sand placement project to combat coastal erosion and improve resilience by using donated sand from local construction and dredging efforts.

San Diego River Park Foundation secured San Diego County's tallest waterfall, Mildred Falls, by purchasing a 58-acre parcel with over $300,000 in donations.

Chula Vista approves the establishment of the first U.S. park dedicated to Filipino American veterans, an acknowledgment of their heritage and contributions.

The San Dieguito County Park's Miracle Field is set for upgrades to enhance accessibility, including ADA-compliant turf, funded by the community and a partnership with the San Diego Padres.

Three gopher snakes rescued from garden netting in Solana Beach were rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society's Project Wildlife program and released back into the wild.

A great-horned owl was released into the wild by the San Diego Humane Society after 127 days of care following an injury from being attacked by local birds.

San Diego's City Council approved a Coastal Resilience Master Plan to protect against sea-level rise, focusing on nature-based defenses and enhanced beach access, despite some local opposition.

A rare sighting of two sperm whales off the San Diego coast was observed by Gone Whale Watching, an event documented with drones and shared on social media.

San Diego Zoo welcomes a newborn okapi, the first since 2021, with visitors able to see her explore the habitat.

The San Diego City Council is considering implementing paid parking at the San Diego Zoo as a part of citywide efforts to generate revenue and address budget deficits, with mixed public reactions to the proposal.