Giant Panda at San Diego Zoo Habitat
A giant panda rests within its habitat at the San Diego Zoo in California. The zoo, established in 1916, is a prominent zoological park known for its conservation efforts and diverse animal collections. Its panda exhibit aims to replicate the natural environment of these endangered animals, providing them with climbing structures and bamboo, essential elements of their native habitat in China. The San Diego Zoo has been a significant institution in animal welfare and research for over a century.
Photo taken in November 2011. © 2026 Chad Davis

