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@arnelnoelramos789

10 ай бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💚🇵🇭

@Roaming_flooper_MK

10 ай бұрын

Can you do this but for my personal favorite zoo the oakland zoo?

@EngRashidKhanElectrician

4 ай бұрын

❤❤ please help me

@Lootensansy2308

2 ай бұрын

I think the belgium zoo is better

I love seeing how an accredited zoo runs and how much work goes into caring for these animals in the best way.

@zooempire4390

10 ай бұрын

thank you.

@Tloc103

9 ай бұрын

San Diego is the best zoo for a reason

@krishbohra5536

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Good zoos are amazing tools for conservation. People clubbing such great places with other horrible roadside zoos that exploit animals and damning all zoos really need to educate themselves

@kingsharkoon

9 ай бұрын

​@@krishbohra5536I think you actually need to educate yourself on zoos and "conservation" when the vast majority of the animals don't need this "conservation" and many of those who might need it actually cannot be released to nature.

@ipurpleu1668

9 ай бұрын

@@kingsharkoon Please name a single species that DOESN'T need conservation. Even animals of least concern are at risk due to fragmentation of their environments, which lead to quick decline in genetic diversity of populations. And THOUSANDS of animals are released into the wild every year from zoos. The problem is that people don't care about these animals. People only think of elephants and lions and tigers, but what about all the birds, reptiles, insects, amphibians, less interesting mammals and fish that are being released? Just off the top of my head I can think of the Guam rail, California condor, black-footed ferrets, Panamanian golden frogs, bongos, Galapagos tortoises, all animals that have been bred by zoos and helped reintroduce their populations and add genetic diversity to wild populations! And these are just ones I can think of! Zoos (accredited ones!) do more for conservation that any industry, company, or person in the world!!

Such a labor intensive career. Much love and respect to all the zoo keepers who put a tremendous amount of work and effort to maintain and care for every animal in our zoos. Thank you Gareth for putting together this special bts vlog of our own well renowned San Diego Zoo. 🐘🐢❤

@markg3025

10 ай бұрын

Every year when we vacation in San Diego the Zoo and Safari Park are top of our list.

@MrPawnyou

9 ай бұрын

Nice to see animal In prison so much respect to all animal abuser yes

@bluecollarmenproductions

8 ай бұрын

@@MrPawnyouit keeps them alive sometimes and they’re well taken care of

@arrowAFT

8 ай бұрын

@@bluecollarmenproductions There are no happy animals in zoos.

@majenja

8 ай бұрын

@@MrPawnyousome can’t survive in the wild, if you set them free they won’t live.

I really enjoyed your collaboration with people and the animals. I’ve been to San Diego zoo with my family and visited the sea world but never imagined the hard-work behind feeding all animals. Thanks for sharing again, Leonard. Cheers from landownunder!! 🇦🇺

@linusreimschuessel

10 ай бұрын

Did those animals ask for a collab or if people can catch them? 🤔

@Angelface11

9 ай бұрын

Please don't visit SeaWorld it just contributes to keeping the giant whales in captivity

@prettybrii3469

6 ай бұрын

seaworld is not the same as a zoo, seaworld houses orcas which is cruel

@hotshotshm3739

6 ай бұрын

@@prettybrii3469 I’m aware of Sea World and I just mentioned that we visited the area as well.

@The_real_LMat

4 ай бұрын

@@linusreimschuesselno they are captive bred the ones that were wild were either orphans or animals who were “pest animals” which they shouldn’t be but that’s how the world goes but all the other are captive bred

This was terrific to see the zookeepers doing their work 👍😊 I have been to the San Diego zoo several times but never seen it from this perspective. Thank you so much Gareth‼️

As a keeper, thanks for highlighting the work that goes into the day to day! This career can be really tough with the intensive labor and compassion fatigue, and often times people misunderstand what we do, so it’s nice to see a positive video for the field.

@Tracydot3

8 ай бұрын

Zoos are animal prisons and should all be shut down. Animals do not exist for your entertainment.

@MK-yt9ei2

8 ай бұрын

I am sure that you have the best interest for the animals. But in the end you are still locking them up for mainly entertainment reasons

@mickeybara6894

8 ай бұрын

@@MK-yt9ei2 none of our animals came from the wild. they are here for education and conservation purposes

@MK-yt9ei2

8 ай бұрын

@@mickeybara6894 which percentage of your animals is endangered in the wild (so it would be strictly necessary to conserve such animals)? How many animals do you repopulate in the wild? Which education programs are offered and how do you avoid that especially children are educated in a negative way because they think that the behaviour of your animals would be the behaviour of wild animals?

@MK-yt9ei2

8 ай бұрын

@@mickeybara6894 and just because no animal came from the wild they are still locked up. People also don’t come from the wild and still prefer not being locked up… as I said I am sure you really care about the animals but for me this does not legitimate a zoo which keeps huge amounts of animals which are not even endangered

I know how much hate and negativity zoos recieve and some of them deserve it. But it's so good to see a zoo like this where the people are so passionate and caring for the animals. You can really tell that they're doing everything in their power to give them the greatest life possible.

I was part of a youth group at the Johannesburg Zoo 🇿🇦and it was an incredible experience to see just how much goes on in the day to day. I’m so glad you made this to show that zoos aren’t all bad. Your discussion about the role they play and the ‘love hate relationship’ really hit the nail on the head. Great video- thanks again🫶

I'd like to see a zoo where animals are free to wonder their wild life environment like the African Safari. I think it would be more fun and exciting to get a closer look at all the animals especially the lions and tigers.

@silversiren7046

10 ай бұрын

there are some zoos that have exhibits and areas set up like this. However, it isn't possible for all animals to be viewed in a "safari" type setup. Lions and tigers would be some of those because they are incredibly dangerous. It isn't something widely advertised but a lot of african safaris have guides with rifles for a reason.

@robinweyand5327

10 ай бұрын

@@silversiren7046 Maybe some animals are just not meant to be looked at

@silversiren7046

10 ай бұрын

@@robinweyand5327 they'd be better off going extinct then? If you can't see it then you can't prove it exists and if you can't prove it exists then there's no reason to help it thrive. I'm sorry but that has to be the most glaikit comment I've ever seen.

@Nutmeg142

10 ай бұрын

Zoos help to educate people because what we are ignorant of we tend to fear. They also serve functions like scientific research and run breeding programs for endangered species to help bring the populations back.

@josefihli2672

10 ай бұрын

Something sortive like this exists at Disney World in Orlando Florida

This is the best thing ever, dude! Seriously ….thank you! 🙏🏻

This video was recommended to me so I checked out your channel - 7 months ago you talked about hitting a cross roads, and now you've changed the course of your content. Honestly, bravo for taking the steps to do that, because now I'm here and there's lots of content to catch up on. Hope you feel more fulfilled!

WOW, WOW, WOW, What a wonderful opportunity!!!!

one day in the life of a human having the best job in the world ❤

@yagirlsfav6849

8 ай бұрын

To fuck animals?😢

Zookeepers really do do so much behind the scenes! Thanks for showing the world what loving zookeepers do 😊

What a beautiful episode. Thank you SO MUCH ! 💗

the fact that these are exactly the type of people I would think to find as keepers in there specified fields is funny 🤣 They match there jobs, especially the bird keeper guy.

This was so fantastic to watch. When I was in HS and college I worked as a junior zoo keeper at the Lincoln Park zoo. I have some of the greatest memories from that time. I love my jobs now but I often dream of going back to work or volunteer at the zoo whenever I retire.

This was incredible. I can't believe how you caught the scale of how big polar bears are. Absolutely wild. Love this so much

I've been going to the San diego zoo for nearly 20 years and I can say it's definitely one of the best zoos in the world , you should cover monterrey bay aquarium because it's the best aquarium by far

@Useryofcsdnx

8 ай бұрын

i wonder what youd say if animals captured you in your natural habitat and put you in a zoo or aquarium so we can profit off of looking at you.

@The_real_LMat

4 ай бұрын

@@Useryofcsdnx😂 99% percent of the animals are captive bred did you even watch the first 10 minutes of the video? And plus stop watching too much peta

Omgoodness, seriously do a day in the life of a Porto's bakery baker in Los Angeles!!!! It's our favorite place, they work incredibly hard!

grew up in SD, the Zoo was always one of if not my favorite places to go as a kid. Hell I'm 21 and still have an amazing time every time I go

Seeing the love and dedication these keepers have for the animals is amazing! While keeping animals in zoos isn't what we wish for, it's the only option for some, and if it helps educate us about them, so we can treat them better and help them more in the future, then I'm all for it!

Would love to see more of this, it was amazing thank you.

This is awesome! Honestly, when I was a kid, this was something that I always wanted to do! Watching you fulfill a dream - and me watching you fulfill my dream.. this is great! Can’t wait to see what else you try!

very educational video for anyone considering the career and I think especially for anyone who doesn't like the idea of zoos and needs to see how hard these people work for the sake of the animals!

@linusreimschuessel

10 ай бұрын

It’s not about the people that work at a zoo. It’s about the animals, if they really wanna protect them, work where they still live and protect their environment. Zoos are not an option!

@Shoazo

10 ай бұрын

As someome who dislikes the idea of zoos I don't blame these people at all. I believe them that they love "their" animals and don't want to harm them. But you can't change the fact that zoos are prisons for animal. Not a single animal kept in a zoo went there voluntarily. And that is the problem with zoos, not the staff.

@noname-dw9te

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the love of the zookeeper's cannot make up for the conditions many animals have to live in

@amandajackson668

10 ай бұрын

@@Shoazothey we’re literally born there 😂 or rescued as a baby therefore they can’t survive in the wild.

@amandajackson668

10 ай бұрын

@@noname-dw9teyou mean safe large open enclosures where they are feed and taken care of instead of habitat loss and destruction, bush meat, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides being hunted because of superstitions and or traditions, global warming I could go on but if you don’t get it by now your helpless.

Great story Gareth!! Interesting and informative. Good job! ❤

Thanks for the educational video really enjoyed , your videos always make my day, thanks very much , keep making people smile , I love your positive vibes 😊❤

What an amazingly informational video! I loved this! Thank you for sharing!

An excellent video. Always have loved the San Diego Zoo even though I have never been there. Remember Johnny Carson always bringing on people who represented the zoo and would bring all kinds of animals to show the audience. Now thanks to the internet can appreciate the zoo with videos like this. Thank you for a fun look behind the scenes at the zoo.

Amazing. Thank you for all you do Gareth ❤

G- this is amazing video! Luv the polar bear slow mo shot when they dove in for the fish! Really liking your series! 😊

Hands down best pole bear scene ever! Made me appreciate them a whole lot more

Wow 🤩 This episode was amazing! I was smiling ear to ear the whole time. 😄 😁😃😀

I learned alot about wildlife in this video so thanks to you and the experts that put it together :) keep doing you

Been going to the Zoo & Safari Park since before I could walk (we don't need to talk about just how long that's been), and it's great to see how it has evolved over the years (and continues to!). Great job, this was a lot of fun to watch!

Just went there with my daughters on Monday! What a fun place! Fun to watch this as I was just there and saw all these animals 48 hrs ago! Good times

Bro you literally asked all the questions I was thinking in my head. I just got back from Seaworld today my first time in SD , and I couldn’t help but think how far they’ve come since Blackfish documentary

This is amazing. What a great opportunity you had

I had a buddy who worked at the San Diego zoo for years and he took us back stage at the Polar Bear exhibit and had the male stand up just a few feet away from us and my heart literally stopped in terror at the size of this alpha predator standing 12 feet high with his paws raised. He stated that they would eat him in a second if they had a chance even though he was their primary caretaker at the time. I still have a few friends who are senior caretakers there so always keep an eye out when I’m at the zoo in hopes of getting another behind the scenes adventure. It is a great zoo.

Gary you are amazing. Once in northern Canada I saw a moose much closer than I would prefer. I truly believe my skin froze and I thought I had kissed my ass goodby. My brother while kayaking in Hawaii saw a hammerhead underneath his kayak and he yelled like a little gril and shat himself. Had it lasted a little longer he would have gotten up and fallen in the water. We are not very much in tune with the fauna. We are city folks for sure. You are brave. I'm glad you didn't eat any of the animal food or any of the animals.

@linusreimschuessel

10 ай бұрын

To be honest are those experiences in the wild not much more impressive and breathtaking then any visit in a zoo?

@davidlp6510

10 ай бұрын

@@linusreimschuessel I never shat myself in the Zoo. Perhaps it is a POV.

What a FUN video Gareth. Thanks so much 4 sharing it. Cheers !! 😎😎

Great work, man! I really like the direction you're taking things.

the thing about zoos is that people dont understand that zoo animals could never survive in the wild.... so its either zoos or byebye to weaker or less "wild" animals. I know thats how nature is supposed to work but as long as they are in good shape both physically and mentally its a plus for us to study them and have the pleasure to be so close to that animal without any side being harmed

Please do more of these this is so special!

OMG! I loved your behind the scenes video of the zoo! So Amazing! Thank you! We are always wondering if the animals are well taken of or how they got there. Thank you for answering those questions and making us feel good about going to the Zoo!!! Thank you!

Your video changed my perspective on zoos. Thank you for sharing. Loving this new series. ❤

@zooempire4390

10 ай бұрын

So glad you changed your perspective! So many are uneducated on zoos and follow all those uneducated stereotypes!

@kingsharkoon

9 ай бұрын

​@@zooempire4390nobody educated on zoo business would be pro zoo. look at how sea world is stalking orcas that beach. they can just go back to see but sea world would 'save' them 😂

@arrowAFT

9 ай бұрын

I hope you now realize how horrible zoos are!

@zooempire4390

9 ай бұрын

@@arrowAFT 🤡 educate yourself

@russell6075

8 ай бұрын

@@arrowAFTconservation zoo’s are fine we need them because we destroyed their habitats without any care

Ted speaks to my heart. Exactly why I joined the field

There really should be a Zookeeper's Union. It's a very specialized Profession.

This was genuinely awesome to watch. Thank you for sharing.

San Diego Zoo is so amazing. I'm really glad you got to live your dream

too many negative comments in a row. thanks for the video dude. zoos are a necessary thing in our world right now, but it's good to know people care so much about the animals to give them habitats like this.

@GarethLeonard

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it's too bad people don't watch the full episode and understand the context before they comment "zoos suck" - I get it, I wish there wasn't any need for zoos either.

@annemarie7682

6 ай бұрын

In the same time ,they have big dogs in small apartments , goldfish in round bowls , birds in cages , but they will say it is not the same

I'm glad to know you're still active ❤️

Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, NY is my hometown favorite. Currently, ANOKI is the lone polar bear - her Mom , Aurora, and Dad, Yukon, were here . ANOKI went to another zoo, and finally returned "home"! Polar bears are my favorite animals to watch for hours. Here in W Palm Beach, there is Lion Country Safari - a drive thru plus a walking area. Obviously no polar bears. Great video! Thank you for sharing.

@GarethLeonard

7 ай бұрын

My hometown Zoo as well 😊 I actually did a summer camp there when I was growing up! haha

Such a fantastic opportunity to get behind the scene and participate in caring for the animals. Love the stories of how the employees got to there. The grandkids are going to love this one !

Wow wow wow!!!!! Amazing episode!!! Been following you for a few years. Keep up the great work!!! B from NorCal!!!!

Wow amazing videos. Abosulutly stunning love animals

I absolutely loved and enjoyed this video!!! Thank you!

Watching polar bears is great for me, they are my spirit animal. They love the cold, just like me :) I'm from the Midwest and im surprised that we don't keep polar bears there because for 4-6 months out of the year, its basically a frozen tundra.

Just imagine how many species could be saved, if you would just ditch the idea of Zoos, and invest all the Lobby’s money in conserving the actual wild habitats.

This was phenomenal, thank you

Amazing thankyou for this. ❤

This is easily one of the best videos I have seen on youtube

That was absolutely amazing!!!

Thanks for the tour, Gareth !

As a kid that wants to be a zookeeper, I would say San Diego zoo is a good job to have.

Beautiful ❤love how they treated the animals

Hello Gareth , Thanks for this interesting and educational video about the famous San Diego Zoo , to be honest I have never been to the San Diego Zoo , Now I'm looking forward to go !. Cool Video , Thanks !🏆🥇

@The_real_LMat

4 ай бұрын

You should definitely go!

@piocarrillo5629

4 ай бұрын

@@The_real_LMat Thanks !👍

13:05 she is doing a good thing. The fact she doesn’t want to look at the camera is so sad. YOU GO GIRL. You should be proud of taking care of these animals. They literally need you, and they would have un alived without you and your team.

never seen one of ur videos before, holy hell that was brilliant and beautifully shot

This is 😍 amazing. The thought of giving the animals the choice of staying or leaving is wow

I’ve been to the San Diego zoo and it was huge , beautiful and I enjoyed it. I wish more zoos were large like sanctuaries so the animals could stretch out and not feel trapped The big cats at Sam Diego were pacing when I went, which means stress 😢

@lizzymandile2022

8 ай бұрын

pacing doesnt mean only stress, but its definitely a possibility.

@Useryofcsdnx

8 ай бұрын

they should not be captive. they are wild.@@lizzymandile2022

@Useryofcsdnx

8 ай бұрын

youre right they shouldnt be there. Zoos are absolutely disgusting

@The_real_LMat

4 ай бұрын

⁠dude do more research

This was great, thanks for sharing.

These animals got a better diet than when I can afford

That was my home zoo. Was lucky to have been there many times.😊❤

When I was in girlscouts I was able to spend a week there even at night! They had special camps set up for us and we did daily activities and helped with feeding the meerkats and a few other animals. Truly an unforgettable experience.

The sad reality is that every single living creature on this planet including us are all competing for the same resources since time began. Zoos, whether you hate them or not are going to be the only places to see some animals that once existed, and they do play a part in ensuring that the wildlife have chance to live. Cool video 👍

@robinweyand5327

10 ай бұрын

Two points about that: 1) Does the possible or even certain extinction of a species as a hole (which cannot suffer) justify the obviously appearent suffering of individual animals (which are proven to can suffer)? 2) The part Zoos play in the preservation of animal species is minimal at best. In Germany our parliament was asked this by one of the opposing parties. The ratio of animals set free to animals captured (not rescued) was 150 to over 800 and I highly doubt these numbers to be better outside of europe.

@sirus804

10 ай бұрын

@@robinweyand5327 Would you rather the animals just die then? Most of them can't be released back into the wild where they'll die. If they aren't born in the wild and taught by mom, they aren't going to survive in the wild. The wild is a deadly unforgiving place. It's not peaceful or safe. Would you rather the two polar bear siblings who lost their mother at 3 months old have also died not long after their mother did? They wouldn't have died peacefully either. An adult male polar bear would've eaten them alive. You'd rather that happen? Is a 3 month old life cut short by being eaten a more fulfilling life than a 20 year life in a zoo where they'll die of old age?

@Shoazo

10 ай бұрын

@@sirus804 I think you don't understand how horrible the life inside captivity is for the animal. A cub beating eaten by an adult, as gruesome as it sounds, is nature. A 20 year life in a prison is nothing an animal would ever want if they had a choice. And yes the zoos try to entertain the animals, but you can tell simply by watching the animals behaviour, that they are mentally ill because of the zoos.

@Shoazo

10 ай бұрын

@@sirus804 And you are right that most of the animals can't be released back into the wild where they will die. But then stop breeding them, just to entertain humans.

@MickAngelhere

10 ай бұрын

@@robinweyand5327 well , zoos have come a long way in keeping animals, when I was a kid the zoo near me had tigers and lions in concrete enclosures, now it’s more natural. The truth is , whenever animals and humans interact, there is always a change in behaviour by both, sometimes good and sometimes not. Some wildlife have adapted very well to human activity, you should see the bush turkeys here in Sydney, they are all over the shop as for breeding, zoos are places that are able to breed animals that are at risk at extinction. Even if the percentage is low, but it’s better than nothing. Do wildlife belong in the wild , absolutely they do, no matter how one looks at it, there are no easy solutions or quick fixes, in most countries there are a whole host of issues which impact wildlife by humans in a negative way. There things being done to combat the poaching and other environmental problems, but it’s a battle that is a constant one

I’m actually planning to work at their Safari Park! So I’m very glad to see it people begin to appreciate the San Diego Zoo (and it’s Safari Park counterpart) for its beauty!

hate it that the animals are held there

Thanks Gareth enjoyable seeing the beautiful creatures

Polar bear in San Diego says it all I guess

What a stunning zoo ❤ zoos are so important for not only research but also inspiring passion and empathy etc in humans which furthers conservation funding ❤

i love their dedication and passion for their animals’ wellbeing

That was wonderful content ❤❤❤❤🎉

I love this thank you

One of the best videos on youtube! Thank you for sharing. Also, these animals eat and live better than 95% of humans.

very informative content, Great videography very much like a documentary, a must watch and very deserving of a subscription! more from this chanel

I went to the San Diego Zoo with my dad many years ago. The last time I’ve been in a zoo. It is definitely the best zoo in the world. Nice video and you’re killing it with this channel and Garett eats. Looking forward to what’s next.

As much as I love how much these zookeepers care for their animals, i hate seeing animals like Polar bears that roam hundreds of miles in the cold being in a pen in warm San Diego. Same with Elephants

@CROengineer

5 ай бұрын

they litelarly said their mother died when they were young so the scientists tracking here saved the cubs and they had to be raised in captivity which means they cant go to the wild because they dont have the knowledge of survival, also they said that the bears can live easily in san diego even though its hotter by adjusting diet and making them build up less fat which heats them in the wild also they have cooling systems for water and enclosure

This is awesome!! Greetings from Greece!

This is a great piece! Especially awesome seeing Shaba and Sundzu. I spent so much time visiting with both of them at the Reid Park zoo in Tucson! Oh how I wish I could go back in time and go to school to do this. I can’t wait to volunteer at our zoo in the future 💜

Talk about a depressing thumbnail

Amazing video! Thank you!

What are these hobbit polar bears? "Second breakfast" lol!

Sad to see those animals stuck in some kind of confinement. In the wild they are one of the most majestic animals you can find

@The_real_LMat

4 ай бұрын

They are captive bred and plus they don’t know so it’s not that bad so more research plz🙏

@camhopper3111

8 күн бұрын

I work at a zoo and if animals aren't kept at zoo you might never see them. Only 400 Samaritan tigers in 🎉the wild. Palm oil is destroying them by taking their land and food disappears.

You oughta check out the predatory animal sanctuary out in colorado. Place is huge and they give the animals tons of space and keep visitors on these paths above the animals to make them comfortable.

An AMAZING Zoo, my feet are always tired after visiting San Diego Zoo lol

The polar bears are soooo cute😍

I did a essay on the zoo and I loved doing it researching everything

This is awesome thank you!!!

Loved it ❤