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November 15

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November 21

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November 22

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November 28

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ANIMAIL ZOO NEWS

Make your Day at the Zoo Extra Special

Getting engaged? Celebrating an anniversary? Is it someone special’s birthday? You can book a customized, private Wild Walk for up to 30 people, focusing on the animals or topics that interest your group most. These hour-long walks on the wild side are fantastic for all ages and include a Keeper Talk as well as a private animal encounter with one of our animal ambassadors. You can even add an adopt-an-animal package to surprise your loved ones with at the conclusion of your tour! Email wildwalk at sfzoo.org (https://t.e2ma.net/click/ory4g/o330mu/o7esic) to inquire about availability, pricing and to reserve your tour.

(Photo by Marianne Hale)

Reindeer Arrive on  November 21!

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Santa is sending our four favorite reindeer, Belle, Holly, Peppermint and Velvet to spread holiday cheer here at the Zoo. These majestic animals will be on display at the Zoo through January 2 to teach us all about how and where they live in the wild.

Members Morning: Join us November 28 at 9 am for a chance to meet and greet these spectacular creatures!

Kick off the holiday season by giving back to the community. We will have a food drive benefitting the SF-Marin Food Bank at the Zoo beginning the weekend of November 21 and 22.

(photo by May Woon)

The Tradition Continues at Zoo Lights 2015 

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Zoo Lights returns to the Zoo select evenings starting December 4 through January 3. From 5 - 8pm, come enjoy the Zoo under twinkling lights and experience the wonder of the holiday season throughout the month of December. Visit with Santa himself, see his reindeer and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Elinor Friend Playground. Zoo Lights will be $8 for adults and $6 for kids aged 4-14.  Kids under 3 are free.

(photo by Marianne Hale) 

Conservation Club on November 21

Do you have a budding conservationist in your family? Conservation Club is a great opportunity for youth to connect to wildlife and to promote conservation for our wild world. The club meets every other month through May for two and a half hours. During the meetings, club members learn about different conservation topics, meet with animal staff and often participate in conservation actions as well. This club is for kids 9 to 12 years old that love animals and want to learn how they can take care the world’s wild places and wild things.

Registration is available online (https://t.e2ma.net/click/ory4g/o330mu/gdisic): Please note that your child must become a member by November 20 to attend the November 21 meeting. 

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/ory4g/o330mu/cyjsic) 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.

Register Your Little Adventurer in Winter Zoo Camp

December 21-24 and December 28-31 (Monday - Thursday)

Registration for our wildly popular Winter Zoo Camp is now open! Give your kiddos an opportunity for adventure and learning during their winter break. Let our Education Specialists expand their knowledge on how wildlife adapts to the challenges of winter. For more information or to register, click here. (https://t.e2ma.net/click/ory4g/o330mu/sqksic)

Fun Fact: Western Pond Turtles

Western pond turtles (also called “Pacific pond turtles”) are found from sea level up to 5,000 feet, in ponds, streams, lakes, rivers and wetlands from northern Baja California through the western states of California, Oregon and Washington to southern British Columbia.  They are California’s only native freshwater turtle species.  The Latin name “marmorata” refers to the marbling pattern on their shells. They have light to dark brown shells with an olive, brown or yellowish head and limbs. Breeding takes place under water in the late spring to early summer and a nest is dug in soil near the water’s edge.  It is estimated that western pond turtles can live up to 40 years. They feed on plants, fish, carrion, frogs, aquatic insects and larvae. Their predators include raccoons, otters, osprey and coyotes. Hatchlings are preyed upon by raptors, ravens, weasels, bullfrogs and large fish.  Threats to western pond turtles include pollution, habitat destruction and fragmentation, collection for the pet trade and pressures from introduced species. Come and see the newest batch of hatchlings who are part of the San Francisco Zoo’s head-start Western Pond Turtle Project in the main viewing window in front of the Koret Animal Resource Center. 

(photo by Marianne Hale)





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