--- title: "San Diego Zoo YouTube Ads: Top Video Commercials | AdSee" description: "Explore top San Diego Zoo YouTube video ads, tracked views, estimated ad spend, and campaigns highlighting pandas and seasonal events in the US." url: "https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/san-diego-zoo" --- # San Diego Zoo YouTube Ads and Video Campaigns Operated by the nonprofit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, the San Diego Zoo is a world-renowned zoo and botanical garden dedicated to animal care and conservation science. Its YouTube advertising in the United States spans 11 video ads and 16.1M views, featuring campaigns centered on the return of pandas, special offers like Kids Free October, and the Jungle Bells holiday event. Last updated: 2026-10-25T11:01:36.000Z ## Key figures - Rank: #2315 YouTube advertiser by estimated spend (https://www.adsee.ai/top-youtube-advertisers/page/12) - Company: Zoological Society of San Diego - Category: Nonprofit Political — Zoo and wildlife conservation - Headquarters: United States - Estimated total YouTube ad spend: $322K – $805K (all-time, estimated range) - Ads indexed: 11 - Total views: 16.1M - Markets: 1 countries the ads ran in - Verify in the Google Ads Transparency Center: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR12125681154741239809?region=anywhere ## Most-viewed San Diego Zoo YouTube ads Top 11 by views, list updated October 2026. 1. [San Diego Zoo — The Pandas Are Back!](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-the-pandas-are-back-jwVnOmtP-R0) — 4.5M views, 30s 2. [San Diego Zoo — The Pandas Are Back](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/other/san-diego-zoo-the-pandas-are-back-RH2OFa4CEp8) — 2.4M views, 15s 3. [San Diego Zoo: Curious Creatures Welcome](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-welcome-J-MJ52PGdXg) — 2.3M views, 15s 4. [San Diego Zoo — Jungle Bells Holiday Event](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-jungle-bells-holiday-event-4p5ko-QDR3U) — 1.6M views, 15s 5. [San Diego Zoo — Curious Creatures Welcome](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-welcome-I7iOwhOCp94) — 1.4M views, 30s 6. [San Diego Zoo — Curious Creatures Welcome](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-welcome-WxnID6aGR_Y) — 1.3M views, 30s 7. [San Diego Zoo — Pandas Are Back! Kids Free All October](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-pandas-are-back-kids-free-all-october-ZNWhPE69IXw) — 900.5K views, 30s 8. [San Diego Zoo — Curious Creatures](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-72oIAtB2UAI) — 713.5K views, 30s 9. [San Diego Zoo — Curious Creatures Welcome](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-welcome-8zZtKn_rr40) — 466.8K views, 15s 10. [San Diego Zoo - Pandas Are Back!](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-pandas-are-back-0IsiA8aYRoE) — 243.8K views, 30s 11. [San Diego Zoo — Curious Creatures Welcome](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/travel-hospitality/san-diego-zoo-curious-creatures-welcome-61CbOSuCyeU) — 54K views, 30s ## About San Diego Zoo San Diego Zoo is a world-renowned zoo and botanical garden located in San Diego, California. Operated by the nonprofit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (legally the Zoological Society of San Diego), it houses thousands of rare and endangered animals across naturalistic habitats. Founded in 1916, the organization integrates animal care, education, and global conservation science programs. ## San Diego Zoo YouTube ads — FAQ ### What is the San Diego Zoo? The San Diego Zoo is a zoo and botanical garden operated by the nonprofit Zoological Society of San Diego. Based in the United States, it features rare and endangered animals across naturalistic habitats and integrates animal care, education, and global wildlife conservation initiatives. ### What are the San Diego Zoo's YouTube ads about? The San Diego Zoo's YouTube ads highlight animal experiences and seasonal park events. Recurring themes include the return of giant pandas, promotions like Kids Free All October, the Jungle Bells holiday event, and campaigns welcoming visitors to explore wildlife. ### What ad formats does the San Diego Zoo use on YouTube? The San Diego Zoo relies predominantly on horizontal video ads alongside some vertical formats. Most of its video spots are short, typically running between 15 and 30 seconds. ### In which languages does the San Diego Zoo advertise on YouTube? The San Diego Zoo advertises entirely in English on YouTube, catering to visitors and wildlife enthusiasts in the United States. ### How many YouTube ads does San Diego Zoo run? AdSee has indexed 11 YouTube ads from San Diego Zoo, with 16.1M views in total, shown in 1 country. ### Where does San Diego Zoo advertise on YouTube? San Diego Zoo's YouTube ads in the AdSee library ran most often in the United States. ### How much does San Diego Zoo spend on YouTube ads? AdSee estimates San Diego Zoo's YouTube ad spend at $322K – $805K. The estimate is calculated from the views of its indexed ads and typical cost-per-view rates in the countries where they ran; it is not spend reported by San Diego Zoo. ### What is San Diego Zoo's most-viewed YouTube ad? The most-viewed San Diego Zoo ad in the AdSee library is “San Diego Zoo — The Pandas Are Back!”, with 4.5M views on YouTube. ### Where can I verify San Diego Zoo's ads? San Diego Zoo's ads can be checked in the Google Ads Transparency Center, which lists the ads of the advertiser account behind them: https://adstransparency.google.com/advertiser/AR12125681154741239809?region=anywhere ## More top Nonprofit Political advertisers - #2211 [The Salvation Army](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/the-salvation-army) — est. spend $51.6K – $860K, 13 ads - #2229 [Australian Labor Party](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/australian-labor-party) — est. spend $170K – $851K, 40 ads - #2262 [How SA Wins](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/how-sa-wins) — est. spend $334K – $834K, 12 ads - #2325 [Thomas Massie for Congress](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/thomas-massie-for-congress) — est. spend $319K – $798K, 16 ads - #2337 [Billy Graham Evangelistic Association](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/billy-graham-evangelistic-association) — est. spend $95.1K – $792K, 16 ads - #2367 [Médecins Sans Frontières France](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/m-decins-sans-fronti-res-france) — est. spend $230K – $777K, 31 ads - #2370 [March of Dimes](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/march-of-dimes) — est. spend $310K – $776K, 21 ads - #2381 [Phil Weiser for Colorado](https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands/phil-weiser-for-colorado) — est. spend $308K – $771K, 23 ads All brands: https://www.adsee.ai/ad-examples/youtube/brands Spend figures are estimated ranges derived from view counts and country-level CPV benchmarks — they are not reported by the advertiser. Method: https://www.adsee.ai/methodology/ad-spend-estimates