[House] Children Receive 90¢ Admission to Celebrate 90 Years!

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A Letter from the Executive Director

January 9, 2019

We are marking a very special milestone this year as it has been 90 amazing years since the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens was first established. The origins of our park from a handful of exotic animals in the burgeoning 1929 San Francisco metropolis to today, as a leading education and conservation organization, has been a true evolution.

The “bear” beginnings was really just that. The San Francisco Zoo began with one man – and one bear. The man was philanthropist Herbert Fleishhacker, and the bear was Monarch, a California grizzly bear who, in 1889, became the first Zoo animal and a lasting symbol of the City’s relationship with vanishing wildlife. Though he never set foot in the Zoo’s current location, Monarch provided the impetus for Fleishhacker to pursue his dream of a City Zoo.

Fast forward to 2019, and the San Francisco Zoo is all grown up. We serve our community, the Bay Area and beyond in ways unimaginable 90 years ago, inspiring and educating children, youths and guests of all ages. We are at the forefront in providing our animals with exemplary care through our animal care and wellness program and are delivering on our pledge to continually update and expand our habitats, working to enrich our animals’ lives.

As such, as a non-profit organization, we need your support, whether it is through your loyal membership or generous donations. Over the 90 year lifespan of our beloved zoo, our animals have been at the heart of our organization and our rich heritage is part of San Francisco’s history.

We look forward to sharing Zoo news with you in 2019. Please join us by visiting as we celebrate our 90th anniversary all year long.

Best,

Tanya M. Peterson
CEO & Executive Director
San Francisco Zoological Society
Children Under 14 get in for 90 cents in January!
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As we kick off the Zoo's 90th Anniversary in 2019, we are offering 90 cent admission for children under 14 in January. For many children, meeting a giraffe, bear, or lion is the highlight of their year, and we can’t think of a better way to start 2019 than with a Zoo visit!
New Kudu in Town!
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A male Greater kudu recently arrived from the Indianapolis Zoo on a breeding recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Now that he’s cleared quarantine, he will be slowly introduced to the Savanna exhibit and its other residents over the coming weeks. This photo shows his first adventure in the Savanna. Stay tuned for future updates!
Seeking Your Zoo Memories!
We want your Zoo memories for a Zoo Life display that will be part of an overall 90th Anniversary exhibit and for use as #TBT (Throw Back Thursday) social media posts. Video and digital photos can be emailed to marketing at sfzoo.org (mailto:marketing at sfzoo.org) , posted on social media with the hashtag, #SFZoo90. Additionally, photographs can be mailed to, San Francisco Zoo 90th Anniversary, 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco, CA 94132. Submissions should come with a brief description, including the year the photo was taken. Please note that the Zoo may not be able to send back the original, so a copy would be best. By sending your photos, you give permission to the Zoo to use it. Learn more here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=e7aa1e18fd&e=7683a9aed3) .
Learn at the Zoo!
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Wildlife Illustration
Join instructor Mark Simmons to develop your drawing skills; participants will learn the basics and visit the Zoo to sketch real-life animal models. Learn more here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=de70f66873&e=7683a9aed3) or contact education at sfzoo.org (mailto:education at sfzoo.org) for more details.

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Ocean Explorers

Do you know a youngster who's obsessed with the ocean? Join us on February 9 to discover marine life through hands-on activities, guided exploration, and science! Registration includes one child AND one adult! Contact education at sfzoo.org (mailto:education at sfzoo.org) or click here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=e508f8cf94&e=7683a9aed3) for more details.

Upcoming Zoo Happenings!
* January 20: Docent Program Informational Event (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=b4be7d10f5&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 9-10: Lunar New Year (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=0495831f50&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 24: Teen Volunteer Orientation (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=691ba2442c&e=7683a9aed3)
* March 2: Teen Volunteer Orientation (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=ffadd71d6c&e=7683a9aed3)
* March 9: Science Saturday Conservation Lecture (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=a96384ac96&e=7683a9aed3)

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