SDZG Blog: An Insider's Look at the Horticulture Department--Part 2

Coatimundis using the plants in their habitat.
Photo courtesy of SDZG.

I wanted to work with the horticulture department because I love teaching the public about animals and am inspired by San Diego Zoo Global’s conservation work. In a nutshell (or seedpod), I wanted to discover how the flora and fauna departments work together at the Park...

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SDZG Blog: Horticulture Department Part 1

Safari Park Botanical Collection.
Courtesy of SDZG.

Not only is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park one of the top wildlife breeding and conservation facilities in the world, it is also a world-renowned botanical garden. The Safari Park’s horticulture department cares for 1,750,000 plant specimens spanning 1,800 acres. For the last few months, I have been working with the Park’s horticulture department on a job-share a few days each week. My goodness, these are hard-working people! 

To continue reading, follow this link to "An Insider's Look at the Horticulture Department: Part 1."