[House] It's Summer at SF Zoo

Thu Jul 6 09:08:06 PDT 2017

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Message from the Director

Dear SF Zoo Community,

June 30, 2017 marked the close of our 2016-2017 fiscal year, a successful period packed with many exciting developments. We introduced two Coquerel’s sifaka (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=4462f3ba52&e=7683a9aed3) into a brand new habitat, expanding the Madagascar Zone in the core of the Zoo. Our campaign to end illegal ivory trade was bolstered by the opening of Red Ivory (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=57f9f91821&e=7683a9aed3) , a temporary exhibit depicting the consequences of illegal trade. The recent Chinese ban on ivory gives us hope our efforts are paying off. In my nine years as Executive Director of SF Zoo, few things have been more inspiring than the opening of our temporary Coastal Conservation Center. For the first time, the Zoo is embracing its unique location along the coast and using it to educate students about marine life, climate change, and how to reduce ocean pollutants. We certainly could not accomplish these remarkable milestones without your support
(http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=0854285ddb&e=7683a9aed3) , and for that, I sincerely thank you. Our work to connect, care and conserve is ongoing. We’re currently refurbishing a portion of the Pachyderm Building to expand our habitat space for Great Apes. The ground-breaking design will feature the Jim Ludwig Passage, an overhead trail for the animals named after our longest serving board member. Finally, get ready to welcome an orphaned black bear into the Zoo family! We’ll share more details as soon as they become available. Thank you again for your generous support of San Francisco Zoo & Gardens.

Sincerely,

Tanya M. Peterson
Executive Director, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
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Jungle Jams
July 8-9
Stop by for Jungle Jams (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=febdd2b157&e=7683a9aed3) , free outdoor concerts at SF Zoo's Depot eatery. Bands and musicians play live sets from 12:00-3:00 pm, encouraging audience interaction and dancing. Have lunch at The Depot and stay to enjoy the ambiance, entertainment and fun. It's a jungle at SF Zoo, especially during Jungle Jams!
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Scoop at the Zoo
Here's the scoop - if you love animals and ice cream, Scoop at the Zoo (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=7b144446e0&e=7683a9aed3) is the perfect excuse to visit your San Francisco Zoo & Gardens! At least a half dozen ice cream vendors like Bliss Pops and Twisted Chill, will be selling deliciously sweet treats around the Lion Fountain on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 & 16 from 11:00-3:00 pm, or while supplies last. Bring your friends and family and get your sweet tooth fix at SF Zoo during Scoop at the Zoo!
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Fur Ball
If you're up for a little adventure, consider attending Fur Ball 2017 (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=fb24026618&e=7683a9aed3) . This year's exclusive 21-and-older event is themed “Rock and Roar, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love” on Friday, September 15 at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. This wild night features groovy cocktails, delicious food, live music by Notorious, dancing, a silent auction and exotic animal encounters. Tickets (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=aa7c62ef00&e=7683a9aed3) are now available!
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March of the Penguins
One of our most popular annual events, March of the Penguins (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=eabcae482a&e=7683a9aed3) , is happening Saturday, July 29! Come watch our adorable Magellanic penguin chicks waddle through the Zoo to their new home on Penguin Island. This morning event celebrates the chicks' graduation from “Fish School” where they lose their fluffy down, learn to eat whole fish, swim and accept food from their human keepers. After the ceremony, stay as long as you’d like for the Penguin Party!
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Wild Cat Weekend
Join us for a celebratory weekend Saturday and Sunday, August 5 & 6 to highlight our amazing felines, from bobcats to tigers and everything in between! Wild Cat Weekend (http://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=0f8bcffe6c&e=7683a9aed3)  is not only educational, it's a ton of fun! Each day there will be extra Keeper Talks, animal enrichment, cool cat crafts, face painters and much more! Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

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