Visitors can get closer to wildlife than ever, but the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's impact goes far beyond the savanna.

Lagoon announced it is phasing out the zoo featured in its Wild Kingdom train ride. A public records requests showed that six big cats have already been relocated to a Colorado sanctuary.

With over 60 animals on site at Lions, Tigers, and Bears more than half are considered exotic. Volunteers like Michele Moberg say it's a one of a kind feeling to help rain or shine. ALPINE ...