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November 21

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November 29

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December 4

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Reindeer Arrive This Weekend!

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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 this weekend 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 during Members Morning!

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)

Take a Wild Walk for an Up-close Encounter with Wildlife

Have you ever wanted to feed our giraffes? Join us for a VIP Wild Walk, now available Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 pm for groups of up to 12 people. Each 90-minute tour includes a customized guided walk throughout the zoo, an animal encounter and an exclusive giraffe feeding! For registration information and pricing, email wildwalk at sfzoo.org.  

The Tradition Continues at Zoo Lights 2015 

Zoo Lights returns to the Zoo select evenings starting December 4 through January 3. From 5 - 8 pm, 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) 

Trim a Tree for the Zoo

Want a great reason to get into the holiday spirit early? Join the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens in gearing up for our annual ZooLights celebration by decorating a tree for our animals. The decorated trees will be prominently displayed as decoration during the run of ZooLights.  After January 4, the trees will be given to our animals as part of our program of providing them with enrichment to help keep them active and healthy. For more information, contact Deb Howe at DebH at sfzoo.org.

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.

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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/c2u7g/o330mu/00h7ic) 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/c2u7g/o330mu/gti7ic)

Fun Fact: Reindeer

Did you know that reindeer are a semi-domesticated species of caribou found in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic regions of North America, Scandinavia, Greenland and Russia? In fact they have been reintroduced in Scotland where they have been extinct since the 10th century. These amazing creatures have also been introduced on South Georgia, an island in the southern hemisphere. Reindeer are highly adapted to their life in cold climates as they have two thick layers of fur to keep them warm. Plus, they have “turbinate” bones in their nose that helps warm the cold air before entering into their lungs. They also have specially designed hooves which provide extra traction on the wet, spongy tundra during the spring; in the winter the footpads shrink and tighten, exposing the rim of the hoof which cuts into the ice and snow for a surer grip. They are used by many circumpolar cultures for their meat, hide, milk and antlers.  Laplanders frequently use reindeer for pulling sleighs and measure distance using what is called a “poronkusema” which translates roughly to “passing of water of reindeer.” Reindeer are not able to urinate while pulling sleighs, and are therefore susceptible to clogged urinary tracts if not allowed to take a break. A “poronkusema” is approximately 5 miles, or about 30 minutes of travel time. Come visit the Zoo’s reindeer herd when they go on exhibit this weekend!

(photo by Marianne Hale)

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