[House] Thanksgiving: A Time to Reflect

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A Letter from the Executive Director:
Grateful for 90 Years of Relevancy

November 26, 2019

This year, San Francisco Zoo & Gardens turned 90.  Over those years, we made changes as we learned more about the amazing wildlife within our zoological park.  But one thing hasn’t changed: for 90 years, your Zoo has been a place of connections, reflections and healing.

Thanksgiving is a great time to reflect on so many connections made by our guests this year, connections that made a difference to them, but really touched us as well. How heartwarming was the group of blind children who discovered animals in art through their sense of touch in our Sculpture Garden, or the nearly deaf girl we hosted who delighted in hearing birds squawk and sing in our South American Tropical Rainforest & Aviary. These remarkable connections are truly priceless.

Allowing access and inclusiveness to the community is very important to us as we held our 4th semi-annual Family Access Day in partnership with Support for Families of Children with Disabilities in August. We also welcomed active and retired military over Veterans Day Weekend and hosted hundreds of St. Judes’ families for their annual run/walk. By opening our doors to fire evacuees and offering free admission to our biggest event Boo at the Zoo to costumed families, we hope we provided much-needed respite from the ongoing power outages occurring this year.

And, we have so much to look forward to! Stay tuned for news about our unique horse therapy program, world-class Madagascar Center, and remodeled snow leopard habitat. It is because of you and your support, that SF Zoo has stayed relevant and was voted this year as one of Budget Trips’ “10 Best Zoos.”

With the arrival of three friendly reindeer, staff and I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! Don’t forget we’re open 365 days, including Thanksgiving Day!

Warmly,

Tanya M. Peterson
CEO & Executive Director
San Francisco Zoological Society
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