Last January, SDZWA received a top prize for "Most Beautiful Entry" for its float celebrating the 107-year history of the San Diego Zoo, "It Began With a Roar."

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance will once again have a float for the 136th Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. The 2025 parade float will commemorate Asia’s diverse ecosystems with intricate designs of the zoo’s newest residents: giant pandas Yun Chuan and Xin Bao from China.