The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is opening a brand new elephant valley where visitors have the opportunity to get up close with the world's largest land mammal. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Steve Patterson shares a first look at what visitors can expect.

March 3, 2026 Exclusive: Get a First Look at San Diego Zoo's Elephant Valley The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is opening a brand new elephant valley where visitors have the opportunity to get up close with the world's largest land mammal. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Steve Patterson shares a first look at what visitors can expect. READ MORE Rob Rausch, Maura Higgins, Eric Nam Talk 'Traitors' S4 Finale WATCH NOW How Live Nation Antitrust Trial Could Impact the Prices of Tickets WATCH NOW Iran Shuts Down Oil Channel: How It Will Impact the US Economy WATCH NOW Saw it on TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY Women Entrepreneurs Share Importance of Supporting Others WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & SHEINELLE Lauren Sánchez Bezos Talks Children's Book, Space Trip, More WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY What's Everyone Buying? A K-Beauty Mask Sold 100,000+ Times, $9 Kitchen Hack and More SHOP NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy