Benziger Family Winery

Located in the heart of Sonoma Valley in Glen Ellen, Benziger Family Winery is known as a leader in sustainable biodynamic farming. This 85-acre estate, founded by the Benziger Family over 40 years ago, impresses with rustic beauty, sweeping landscapes and rich biodiversity. The beautiful ranch buzzes with the sounds of wildlife, beneficial insects and farm animals. The winery’s ethical approach to farming not only nurtures the vineyards, but creates world-class wines grown without harmful synthetic pesticides or herbicides.

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Date: July 5

San Diego Zoo

Pool in the Elephant Compound, San Diego Zoo.
African and Asian Elephants enjoy the 20.000 gallon pool in the Elephant Compound.

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Date: June 17

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is home to two platypuses, the only platypuses outside of Australia. With a paddle-shaped tail, sleek fur, webbed feet, and a wide bill, these venomous, egg-laying mammals are truly one-of-a-kind. Though bizarre in appearance, platypuses are perfectly designed for their Australian freshwater habitats. They navigate deep, murky water and detect the miniscule movements of shellfish and insects with ease.

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Date: Jan 13

Sacramento Zoo - Red Kangaroo

Located in William Land Park and established in 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is one of the region's top attractions. The Zoo's collection consists of more than 500 animals, diverse botanical life and several specialized gardens. The Sacramento Zoo is home to four red kangaroos, Cheddar, Porter, Walter, and Jordon, the largest mammal in Australia.

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Date: Nov 16

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. And it starts with that connection we make with people and wildlife every day. Because when wildlife thrives, all life thrives.

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Date: Nov 3

Marine World/Africa USA

Samson a rare white Bengal tiger sites on his favorite rock on Tiger Island.

Marine World/Africa USA was an animal theme park located in the Redwood Shores area of Redwood City, California. The park was named Marine World when it first opened in 1968, before merging with a land-animal park called Africa USA in 1972. In 1986, the park relocated to Vallejo, California, and is now known as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

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Date: Oct 6

San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo is considered by many experts to be the greatest zoo in the world. The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, located in Balboa Park. The zoo was a pioneer in the concept of open-air, cage-less exhibits that recreate natural animal habitats. It is the most visited zoo in the United States. A new Australian Outback area, nicknamed "Koalafornia", opened in May 2013. The San Diego Zoo has over 40 koalas, the largest number in any zoo outside of Australia and the largest collection of Australian wildlife in America.

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Date: Sept 25

La Jolla

La Jolla is a smart seaside area, known for its rugged coastline. Trails wind past pine trees and sandstone canyons in Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, while the 2 courses at world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course sit atop sea cliffs. La Jolla Cove has sweeping ocean views, and the Shell Beach tide pools are home to anemones and crabs. Posh boutiques and waterfront restaurants dot walkable La Jolla Village.

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Date: June 30

Koala Crossing

A koala from San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.

In 1985, a pair of koalas were presented to the City of San Francisco by sister city, Sydney. Koala Crossing soon opened, a tranquil setting for these quiet marsupials located near the Australian WalkAbout. Over the years, the Zoo has been home to many of these well-known, finicky eaters, and have successfully produced several joeys. The habitat features an outdoor yard, where, if you look carefully, you can often a koala sitting high in the eucalyptus trees. In inclement weather, the koalas are usually kept inside their heated building, but one or two may be seen in the viewing window. Most of a koala’s day is spent snoozing to digest its eucalyptus meals, so watching a koala may not be too exciting; however, one look our koalas’ sweet and fuzzy faces and you won’t leave disappointed!

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Date: June 30

Coronado Bridge

Coronado Bridge is a prestressed concrete/steel girder fixed-link bridge crossing over San Diego Bay, linking San Diego with Coronado, California. The bridge curves and rises to a height of 200 feet above the water so that Navy ships can pass under it.

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Date: June 30

Polar Bear

The San Francisco Zoo's last remaining polar bear, Uulu, passed away in April 2017 at the age of 36 due to congestive heart failure and old age, according to the San Francisco Zoo. She was a beloved attraction and a well-known resident, known for her playful nature and digging in the dirt, which often turned her white fur brown. Uulu's long life was a testament to the care she received at the zoo. Uulu was rescued and brought to the San Francisco Zoo when she was just three years old. She lived to be 36, making her one of the oldest polar bears in any zoo. Her exhibit also served as an educational tool, raising awareness about climate change and polar bear conservation.

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Date: June 30

Snow Leopard

Since 1963, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has bred more than a dozen snow leopards. They currently have a female snow leopard called Naphisa, born at Zoo New England in May 2018 to Kira and Himal. She moved to the San Diego Zoo in December 2019 as part of the Snow Leopard SSP breeding. Unfortunately male snow leopard Ramil passed away earlier this year.

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Date: June 30