Fun Facts About San Diego Zoo

Here are some fried facts (fun, quirky, and slightly 'deep-fried' for your amusement) about the San Diego Zoo:

🦜 1. The Zoo Was Founded After Exotic Animals Were Abandoned at a Fair

In 1915, the Panama-California Exposition left a bunch of exotic animals without a home. Instead of letting them go, Dr. Harry Wegeforth (a local physician) said, 'Let's start a zoo!'—and the San Diego Zoo was born.

� 2. The Zoo Has a Secret Goat Farm

To feed its big cats and other carnivores, the zoo runs a hidden goat farm in nearby Ramona. The goats are raised as part of the zoo’s sustainable feeding program. (Don’t worry—they also get regular meat deliveries.)

🚡 3. The Skyfari Aerial Tram Was Almost a Roller Coaster

Before the Skyfari gondolas became iconic, the zoo considered building a roller coaster instead. Thankfully, they went with the scenic tram—because watching tigers while upside down might be too intense.

🐨 4. The First Koalas in the U.S. Lived Here

San Diego Zoo was the first in the U.S. to have koalas in 1925. Today, they have the largest koala colony outside Australia.

🦏 5. They Once Had a Rhino Escape

In the 1950s, a 1.5-ton rhino named Sally broke out of her enclosure and went on a rampage. She smashed fences, charged keepers, and even took a dip in the flamingo pond before being tranquilized.

🍦 6. There’s a Secret (But Expensive) Ice Cream Spot

Inside the zoo’s 'Jungle Ropes' adventure course, there’s a hidden ice cream stand—but you have to pay extra to access it. Sneaky!

🦩 7. The Flamingos Are Picky About Their Pink

The zoo’s flamingos get a special 'flamingo chow' diet with shrimp and algae to keep their feathers bright pink. If they don’t eat right, they fade to pastel.

🦖 8. The Zoo Once Had a Dinosaur (Kind Of)

In 2012, the zoo had a life-sized, animatronic T. rex as part of a dinosaur exhibit. Visitors complained it was 'too scary,' so they toned it down.

🎟 9. The First Zoo to Have 'Open-Air' Cages

San Diego Zoo pioneered cageless exhibits, using moats and natural barriers instead of bars. This made animals happier—and visitors’ selfies way better.

🦥 10. The Sloth Enclosure Has a 'Sloth Cam'

Because sloths move so slowly, the zoo installed a 24/7 live sloth cam so fans can watch them… barely move.

BONUS: The Zoo Has Its Own 'Jurassic Park'

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park (sister park) was the filming location for parts of 'Jurassic Park: The Lost World'—so technically, dinosaurs have roamed there.

Would you visit just for the secret goat farm? 🐐🔥

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