SD Zoo Adds to Its Legacy, Offerings, Exhibits

The world-famous San Diego Zoo just got … well, a little more famous? It definitely got a cool feature from Pacific Building Group, in the form of the new, 3.2-acre Denny Sanford Wildlife Explorers Basecamp. 

Basecamp is built to be an immersive experience. It provides four environmental biomes, including animal habitats and the applicable landscaping and flora, according to a news release, which included:

Explorers of all ages will get to learn about nature, actively play, encounter new species and develop empathy for wildlife. The project connects the newly constructed areas with the existing infrastructure and pathways of the Zoo, while establishing new access routes for service and emergency vehicles.  

“Constructing the new Wildlife Explorers Basecamp required a carefully designed, all-hands-on-deck approach, and we couldn’t be more pleased with how everyone came together to create this extraordinary space,” says Wayne Hickey, executive vice president of Pacific Building Group. “We are grateful to have played a small part in helping the Zoo build upon its legacy of caring for nature and wildlife for generations to come.” 

The project opened to the public March 11, 2022.