Food for Thought

Nutrition Matters

San Diego Zoo Global was among the pioneers in having an animal nutritionist on staff. As Andrea Fidgett, director of Nutritional Services points out: “Nutrition isn’t everything, but without it, everything is nothing.” With a team of more than 25 professionals, our Nutritional Services department works closely with keepers, the veterinary team, curators, horticulturists, and many others to fill the furred, feathered, scaled, and smooth-covered stomachs.

BY Wendy Perkins

Illustrations by Amy Blandford

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  1. Vicki L FREELING

    My husband is bringing me to the Zoo in July of 2020. (I can not wait). It has been a dream of mine for many years to visit the Zoo. I am wondering do you have a program that you can actually hold say a baby monkey or a Koala Bear? It will be my 60th bd and this has been my ultimate dream to visit your zoo for more then half my life. It would be amazing if there is such a program. I look forward to hearing back from you in the near future.

    Most Sincerely,
    Vicki Freeling
    Islamorada, FL

    Blog Monitor’s note: We do not have a program that allows guests to hold animals, but I believe you’ll enjoy your birthday visit here all the same!