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Message from the President

Each year, thousands of innocent elephants are brutally killed in Africa as the worldwide demand for ivory has increased. Scientists estimate that more than 35,000 elephants are murdered each year by poachers in Africa. Laws enacted to stop or reduce the sale of ivory across the globe have been ignored or exploited by poachers. California banned the trade of elephant ivory in the 1970s but an obscure loophole in the law created an exemption for parts imported before 1977. This has made California a fertile marketplace for the ivory trade, and as a result California is now the second largest source of ivory sales in the world because consumer demand is high. It is a moral imperative that this practice ends before these majestic animals go extinct and the most impactful way to stop the trade is to stop the purchase of ivory across our city. It is our duty as citizens of San Francisco to stand united and demand that we become an “Ivory Free” community. San Francisco is in a unique position to take a leadership role and set an example for the rest of the state and the world. To achieve this ambitious but important goal, we must stop demand now. As for this holiday season, please consider foregoing a purchase of ivory and join me in ending this devastating conservation crisis. 

Sincerely,

Tanya M. Peterson

President and Executive Director

San Francisco Zoo and Gardens

Zoo Lights Continues!

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As the holidays are in full swing, head on over to the Zoo for Zoo Lights (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/oz8tlc)! Starting this Friday, Zoo Lights will run each day through December 23. While Zoo Lights will go dark December 24 - 25, it'll be open starting on December 26. Members receive $1 off the price of a Zoo Lights General Admission ticket...and don't miss the second Members Free Night to Zoo Lights on January 2!  Don't miss your chance to meet Santa, visit his reindeer and experience the magic of the Zoo under twinkling lights!

Meet Santa's Reindeer - They're Here Just for the Holidays

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Come visit your favorite reindeer at the Zoo! Holly, Belle, Peppermint and Velvet are on exhibit at the Playfield Lawn next to the Elinor Friend Playground. They're here only during the holiday season so don't miss your opportunity to come learn all about these majestic creatures.

(photo by Marianne Hale)

Ways to Give this Holiday Season

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It's not too late to make a year-end gift to support the animals here at the Zoo! This season, we are offering a variety of ways to support our mission. Browse our Wish List (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/g5bulc) to find different gifts that our animals enjoy. Sponsor a tree for Deck the Boughs (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/wxculc)  (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/cqdulc)or give a Gift membership (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/sieulc) to a loved one this holiday season. Email Deb Howe to learn how you can join us in the season of giving.

Many thanks to those who have already donated to our Wish List. (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/8afulc)  We have received an abundance of enrichment items for our animals! And a special thanks to Callista Shepherd Smith for sponsoring these gorgeous trees (pictured on the right) for our Deck the Boughs project. Want to sponsor your own tree? Click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/o3fulc) to learn more.

VIP Wild Walks

Join us on an extra-special guided tour throughout the Zoo, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Each VIP Wild Walk ends with an exclusive giraffe feeding where our 18-foot reticulated giraffes will munch on treats from your very own hands! For more information, pricing, and to register, visit our online calendar here: www.sfzoo.org/calendar (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/4vgulc).

Become a Docent and Connect People with Wildlife

Become an educational ambassador for the San Francisco Zoo and teach our guests about the wonders of wildlife!

Want to learn more? Come to one of our informational events below:

Docent Program Informational Event

Sunday, January 10, 2016, 10 am-12 pm 

OR

Thursday, March 3, 2016, 10 am-12 pm in the Osher Great Hall located in the Lurie Education Center of the San Francisco Zoo

 RSVP to attend at docent at sfzoo.org or call (415) 753-7122.

(photo by Marianne Hale)

AmazonSmile is the Way to Give Back This Holiday Season

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As the holidays are almost here, gift giving is sure to cross your mind. While you contemplate the perfect gift to give your loved ones, consider using AmazonSmile (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/0giulc) when you shop online because Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the Zoo! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know and love - same products, same prices, same service.

Registration Now Open for Early Childhood Classes through February

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Does your toddler have a love for lions or an affinity for alligators? Introduce your littlest learners to the wonders of the animal kingdom through imaginative play, songs, crafts, animal encounters and Zoo walks! Our year-round Early Childhood Education classes are specially designed for 1 ½ through 4 year-olds. Registration for Winter I (January – February) classes is now open! More information and registration here. (https://t.e2ma.net/click/cmuoh/o330mu/w1julc)





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