San Diego zoo earns its stripes in Year of the Tiger

As the San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year, it also recognized a conservation partnership that has been in place for decades.

"Today, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance hosts its inaugural Lunar New Year celebration. This year begins the Year of the Tiger, known for being brave, courageous and generous," said Paul Baribault, president and CEO of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, on Saturday.

He noted that through working with its partners in China, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has helped remove giant pandas from the endangered species list.