Wildlife Explorers Basecamp at the San Diego Zoo encourages guests to learn about nature, actively play, encounter new species, and develop empathy for wildlife. Visit habitats from around the world, from desert dunes and wild woods to marsh meadows and rainforest.
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The Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is a dynamic play and learning space for Wildlife Explorers. From tunnels to treetops, waterfalls to creeks, new perspectives and ways to experience a variety of habitats and their animal residents inspire creativity and foster the joy of exploration. Interact, climb, scramble, and jump in innovative nature play areas. Learn by doing.
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Children can climb like squirrel monkeys, splash like frogs, and be busy little bees, exercising their bodies and minds.
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This page is your entry to fact sheets for animals of Wildlife Explorers Basecamp.
Links to fact sheets are listed alphabetically, by an animal's common or scientific name.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library's fact sheets are in-depth and based on the research literature. Each includes references and an extensive bibliography. The following topics are covered:
Animal Fact Sheets are created by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library staff (contact us). Also see our other recommended fact sheet sources (right).
