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.

Endangered Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs have been reintroduced into the San Bernardino Mountains in a large conservation effort led by Birch Aquarium and partners.

The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is regaining 1,107 acres of ancestral land, a move facilitated by California's efforts to prioritize indigenous-led conservation and biodiversity protection.

San Diego Zoo invites the public to help name a baby porcupette, with options like Pimento, Piquín, and Piquito.

Paul Donn, a 36-year-old silverback gorilla with a distinct red hair patch, has been introduced as the new leader at San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Gorilla Forest, alongside 44-year-old female gorilla Jessica.

San Diego seeks to redevelop Mission Bay Park's underused areas including Marina Village, Sportsmen's Seafood, and Dana Landing, focusing on public enjoyment rather than residential development.

San Diego proposes a paid parking plan for Balboa Park to manage the area's parking issues, focusing on maintenance funding and balancing accessibility with new revenue.

San Diego Zoo welcomes Tasmanian devils, Flotsam and Jetsam, from Aussie Ark, enhancing visitor experiences during Nighttime Zoo and contributing to conservation efforts against threats like Devil Facial Tumor Disease.

The Port of San Diego celebrates Parks and Recreation Month with July events, recognizing the role of parks and announcing new green spaces and projects.

San Diego City Council approves $8 million in park upgrades funded by a SeaWorld settlement, including renovations to Robb Field's facilities and other community projects.

The 10th annual Warrior Hike Challenge invites hikers to tackle El Cajon Mountain during Memorial Day weekend, offering various distances and a commemorative coin for finishers.