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At the San Francisco Zoo, it's our mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. Copyright © 2015 San Francisco Zoo All rights reserved.

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February 6

Wild Places, Wild Things! Conservation Lecture (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/ofhbpc)

Frog Watch Training (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/47hbpc)

Wild Walk (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/k0ibpc)

Zooper Bowl (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/0sjbpc)

February 7

Wild Walk (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/glkbpc)

Zooper Bowl (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/wdlbpc)

February 13

Lunar New Year (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/c6lbpc)

Talk on the Wild Side! Volunteer Orientation (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/symbpc)

Nature Trail Volunteer Orientation (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/8qnbpc)

Wild Walk (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/ojobpc)

February 14

Breakfast With the Big Cats (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/4bpbpc)

Wild Walk (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/k4pbpc)

February 20

Members Morning (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/0wqbpc)

February 21

Nature Trail Volunteer Orientation (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/gprbpc)

March 12

Zoo Teacher Assistant Volunteer Orientation (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/whsbpc)

Tuesdays through Saturdays

Early Childhood Classes (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/catbpc)

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Zooper Bowl 2016

As the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers prepare for the big game, the San Francisco Zoo is proud to bring you Zooper Bowl 2016 (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/8uubpc)! Come dressed in any football related attire (cap, t-shirt, jersey, etc.) February 5-8 and receive $1 off admission. Plus, we will donate a portion of tickets sales that weekend to help big cat and horse conservation groups.

If you're looking for some big game action, stop by the Zoo this Friday at 2 pm to watch two of San Francisco Zoo’s star animals kickoff Zooper Bowl festivities with an athletic contest pitting Boone, a seven-year-old black rhino named after San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Alex Boone, against a five-month-old lion cub. Boone will represent the Denver Broncos and the lion cub will represent the Carolina Panthers in a race to spike the “football,” a special game-inspired enrichment treat. The animal that tears into its football first will be deemed the winner of this timed event, thus predicting the outcome of Super Bowl 50. Plus, former San Francisco 49ers player Dashon Goldson (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/onvbpc) (currently with the Washington Redskins) will be onsite to watch the action unfold!

February is "Senior Sweethearts" Month 

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We love senior citizens here at the Zoo! In fact, there are several "senior" Zoo residents such as Uulu, the polar bear, and Elly, the black rhino you can see. Plus, February is sure to be an adventure for seniors with 29 days of fun! Throughout this month, seniors ages 65 and up get 2 for 1 admission to the Zoo!

And to add some "spice" to Senior Sweetheart Month (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/k8wbpc), on Valentine's Day, we encourage all seniors (and those who have an interest in animal mating behavior) to join us as we welcome Jason Jacobs, Director of Reid Park Zoo in Tuscon, Arizona, for an enlightening presentation on the sexual behaviors of animals. The presentation is free to attend. 

Sunday, February 14 staring at 2:00 pm in the Lurie Education Center Great Hall

Lunar New Year

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It's the Year of the Monkey and the San Francisco Zoo is thrilled to host Lunar New Year (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/gtybpc) entertainment for children of all ages on February 13! From 11 am to 3 pm, come marvel at Chinese acrobatic performances, traditional Chinese lion and folk dancing, and more. Guests born in the Year of the Monkey will receive free admission!

To kickoff Chinese New Year, and to celebrate this month, all visitors born in the Year of the Monkey, will receive FREE admission on February 8 and 13.

(photo by Marianne Hale)

Breakfast With the Big Cats

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Meet our newest “little big cat” lion cub and the other lions and tigers at the Zoo’s Breakfast with the Big Cats. Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet inside our Historic Lion House as you learn about our big cats from the experienced animal keepers and curators who care for them every day.  Learn more here. (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/ce0bpc)

(photo by Marianne Hale)

Wild Places, Wild Things! Conservation Lecture

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Dr. Julie Kunen of the Wildlife Conservation Society will be at the Zoo on Saturday, February 6 at 1 pm to speak about her experiences conserving the jaguar in Latin America (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/8y1bpc).  

Lecture Location: Osher Great Hall of the Lurie Education Center at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens

Recommended for ages 12 and above.

Free admission for lecture. 

Questions, please call (415) 753-7073.

(Photo by Julie Larsen Maher)

FrogWatch

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Would you like to learn about amphibians and help monitor frog populations? Join FrogWatch and become a FrogWatch volunteer!

FrogWatch USA is a citizen science program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that provides individuals, groups, and families an opportunity to learn about wetlands and contribute data on local frogs and toad populations. Volunteers collect data during evenings from February through August.  It only takes one night per month to participate!  Learn more and attend a training:

Saturday, February 6 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm in the Lurie Education Center Classroom, RSVP Required to jessieb at sfzoo.org

(photo by Marianne Hale)

Bring your Girl Scouts to the Zoo for a Sleepover!

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Coming up on March 5, the Girl Scouts will spend the evening and morning hours (when the Zoo is normally closed) investigating, observing and exploring animal behavior and conservation. Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun connecting with wildlife during an overnight adventure! An animal encounter, Zoo admission and parking are all included.

We still have room for more troops to join in the fun! If you are a Girl Scout troop leader or parent, be sure to check out all the programs we have to offer! Email scouts at sfzoo.org for information, or click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/kc4bpc) to learn more about our other scout programs. 

Zoo Camp Registration begins on February 17

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Did you know that all of our Zoo Camp classes are named after David Bowie songs? It's true! (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/gx5bpc) This Spring and Summer, your child can go “wild” while learning, playing and exploring at the San Francisco Zoo!

Register for Zoo Camp so your child can spend their school breaks outside exploring the Zoo in fun, interactive ways while learning about the natural world.

During Spring Camp we focus on the spring activities of the natural world as animals come out of hibernation, make nests, have babies and plants start to grow and flower. Spring Camp for PreK-5th grade is March 28 – April 1 and April 11-15.

Summer Camp offers three different themed weeks for campers to learn about animals and their habitats, while playing interactive games and creating fun art projects. Each weeks includes keeper talks, observation walks and lots of hands-on activities that keep kids enthralled. Summer Zoo Camp for children entering PreK-7th grade is weekly from June 6-August 19.

 

Registration for both Spring and Summer Camp starts on Wednesday February 17.  Sign up (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/wp6bpc) early to guarantee a spot in our wildly popular program. 

Registration Now Open for Early Childhood Classes through March!

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Does your toddler have an affinity for anteaters or a magnetism toward meerkats? 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. Click here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/sa8bpc) for more information and to register for classes through March! 

Docent Training

Become an educational ambassador for the San Francisco Zoo and teach our guests about the wonders of wildlife!  Want to learn more? Come to our informational event below:

Docent Program Informational Event

Thursday, March 3, 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Osher Great Hall located in the Lurie Education Center of the San Francisco Zoo

 To RSVP, email your information to docent at sfzoo.org or call (415) 753-7122

Monarch Society: Join Now!

The first step toward wildlife conservation happens right here at the Zoo. It’s the inspiration and connection with wildlife that visitors and schoolchildren experience which makes a real difference. Through these animal encounters we continue to inspire public support for conservation – building the next generation of environmental stewards which will be so critical to our future. The Monarch Society (https://t.e2ma.net/click/4798h/o330mu/828bpc) was established to recognize and honor individuals who have included the San Francisco Zoological Society in their estate plans. As a caring supporter of the San Francisco Zoo, you’ve already demonstrated your dedication to making wildlife connections that inspire people to care for nature and take conservation action. A bequest to the Zoo enables our naturalistic animal settings, educational outreach and conservation programs to continue in perpetuity. What better gift can we give to the next generation than a passion for animals and commitment to caring for the natural world? For further information, contact Margaret Stangl at margarets at sfzoo.org. 





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