Schools Across the Nation Receive Early Access to Viewing the Herd, Bringing the Wonder of African Elephants into the Classroom
SAN DIEGO (April 30, 2026) – Today, San Diego Zoo Safari Park is excited to launch its elephant live camera, inspiring a deep appreciation for elephants and igniting a desire to protect them and their native habitats. Viewers can enter the world of the newly opened Denny Sanford Elephant Valley and meet the 8 elephants in the herd.
Schools across the United States get the first look at the elephant cams, giving classrooms in more than 30 states and every time zone the chance to learn about the crucial role elephants serve as ecosystem engineers and better understand the dynamics of the herd’s social structure.
Opened on March 5, 2026, Elephant Valley is the largest and most transformative project in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s 109-year history. Elephant Valley serves as a bridge between the vital science happening in San Diego and the collaborative elephant conservation initiatives supported by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance across the African savanna.
Viewers can head to sdzsafaripark.org/cams/elephant-cam to access the elephant cam and watch the herd consisting of eight individuals: martriach Swazi, Ndlulamitsi (Ndlula), Umngani, Qinisa (Nisa), Phakamile (Kami), Khosi, Mkhaya and Umzula-Zuli (Zuli). Guests planning to visit in person to walk amongst the elephants at Elephant Valley can find more information at sdzsafaripark.org/elephant-valley .
About San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a nonprofit conservation leader, inspires passion for nature and collaboration for a healthier world. The Alliance supports innovative conservation science through global partnerships and groundbreaking efforts at the world-famous San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, both leading zoological institutions and accredited botanical gardens. Through wildlife care expertise, cutting-edge science and continued collaboration, more than 44 endangered species have been reintroduced to native habitats. The Alliance reaches over 1 billion people annually through its two conservation parks and media channels in 150 countries, including San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers television, available in children’s hospitals across 14 countries. Wildlife Allies—members, donors and guests—make success possible.
