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SD Zoo Wildlife Alliance Part 1 of 2


Special Title: San Diego Zoo and Safari Parks Wildlife Alliance Part 1 of 2

 

In this episode: 

The FAQ is: What is your purpose for traveling?

Today’s Special episode:  San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Part 1

Today’s Mistake- Time zone mayhem

Travel Advice:  Prioritize Flexibility

 

In this episode: FAQ What is your purpose for travel?

Answer: My purpose for traveling and especially solo travel, is to reach into places that may not be the most populated and to connect with women where they are to help bridge the culture gap.

World peace is the ultimate goal for seeing this through. If I can reach 1,000,000 women and help 1000 of them travel solo, that is my specific goal next year! I’ll be asking if and how I helped you.

Destination: Part 1 of 2 San Diego Zoo and Safari Parks is now the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The Wildlife Alliance is trying to create a world where all life thrives. They have two front doors. In this episode, we focus on the Zoo, and in the next episode, it will be the Safari Park, formerly known as the Wild Animal Park.

https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/

https://sdzsafaripark.org/tickets

Ambassadors are all around to help with saving, protecting, and preserving all around the world. Rick Schwartz is a spokesperson; if you call their website's phone number, you will hear all about their good works. You will hear about how the Northern White Rhinos are endangered. Wildlife rescue centers like this does research. It’s vet science on steroids. They are leveraging 100 years of wildlife science.

Several species are new and born at the park.

https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Annual_Report_PHL22.pdf

 

It’s full of some of the rarest species. I will name a few animals, but you have to come to see them in person. The Wallabies,

Kangaroos and koalas are some of the best exhibits, so head to the Aussie side of the park, where you may find smaller crowds even on a busy day.

The gorillas and the chimpanzees are also lively, and the kids bounce around.

There is a free tram you can ride around the park. It is a stop-and-get-off anywhere you want. There are a lot of hills, so this does help with so much walking.

There is a paid guided tour you can ride as well. 

The elephants are easy to spot, and you see them pretty close up!

Me: My favorite places in the zoo are the koalas, where even though these animals sleep most of the day, they are still cute.

The girls' koala exhibit is one of the best.

I like to see the birds' exhibits here.

The main attractions are Africa Rocks, with baboons, lemurs, and leopards.

Polar Bear Plunge, with an immersive Artic habitat, and see the polar bears above and below the water's surface. 

The Skyfari Aerial Tram will take you over the wildlife habitats with a view of Balboa Park.

Today’s Mistake: Time zone mayhem

I’ve struggled with the right time zones for meetings and travel. Synching devices and software don’t work. If you frequently change time zones, you know how challenging it is. I arrived late for a big meeting. I arrived an hour ahead of time on another day. Remember to adjust for the time difference.

 

Lessons Learned- Carrying too many bags

 

My friend carried too many bags and could not carry them all in one trip.

They should have brought less stuff. Instead of bringing several items, they should consolidate and only bring the minimum needed. Even if you are traveling for a month, you can still manage with the minimum baggage. I traveled for a month with a personal item only. You can do it, too.

Today’s Travel Advice: Prioritize Flexibility

Like never before for a traveler, there are choices. Due to that, you should consider paying more for flexibility. What are some new variables? Airports may have a luggage malfunction; check-in times can be longer due to airport staffing shortages, and the weather can change quickly. You can pay for a partial refund or refund with a fee option. Airbnb's now have cancellation policies. Hotels are more flexible now. It used to be the other way around.

Connect to like-minded women and get inspiration from them through your journeys, big and small. Discover the many talents of others by asking meaningful questions about philosophy and not just the weather.

 

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