Rare Fijian iguanas, rescued from wildlife traffickers in Spain, arrive at San Diego Zoo

Eight critically endangered iguanas that were trafficked from Fiji, then rescued in Spain, have been brought to San Diego at the direction of the Fijian government. After a whirlwind journey around the world, during which they were nabbed, rescued and quarantined, eight critically endangered Fijian iguanas have finally arrived at their new home at the San Diego Zoo. The Fijian iguanas were seized by Spanish authorities in a 2017 bust. “Therefore, we appreciate the actions of security authorities and organizations like San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.”Baldwin traveled to Spain to help prepare for the iguanas’ flight to the United States. AdvertisementSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has assisted with more than 20 reptile seizures in the last 28 years and was one of the first zoos to begin receiving Fijian iguanas.