[House] Celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend!

Wed Jan 29 12:00:22 PST 2020

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Soak up the ambiance of Lunar New Year (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=93c7d77a13&e=7683a9aed3) and marvel at traditional Chinese lion and folk dance performances at 11 am and 1 pm both Saturday and Sunday at the Elinor Friend Playground area.  Make sure to check out our Zodiac Scavenger Hunt and stop by the Exploration Zone each day for special presentations at the Mouse House and agouti! We will also be handing out custom fortune cookies and some lucky red envelopes containing candy for our younger guests (while supplies last!). To download the Zodiac Scavenger Hunt and see the Schedule of Events, click here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=26a916cc07&e=7683a9aed3) .

*Guests born in the Year of the Rat receive complimentary Zoo admission for the day.
Final opportunity to help us name our new koala!

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As one of only 10 U.S. zoos to house koalas, we are thrilled to welcome a new 2-year-old male! Donate by Friday to participate in a naming contest for the young male with all proceeds benefiting Australian bushfire wildlife relief efforts. To enter (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=7c77702448&e=7683a9aed3) , select your donation amount, click “Print a special name” and enter your name choice for the young koala. You can also enter when you visit the zoo by visiting our Membership Office.

Member Appreciation Day - February 2
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We’re changing the menu at the Lemur Café! To celebrate the new menu, Members will receive a 20% discount and Guardians will receive a 30% discount on all food at the Lemur Café on February 2. Try our new healthier options, such as Mediterranean Pitas, Korean Lettuce Wraps, and Pho Noodle Bowls.  Please show your membership card to receive the discount. Not a member? Join (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=72e22fe044&e=7683a9aed3) or renew today!
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Conservation Lecture
On February 15, we are excited to welcome Rodney Jackson, PhD, Founder of Snow Leopard Conservancy (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=5afaa7b02c&e=7683a9aed3) and Ashleigh Lutz-Nelson, Assistant Curator of Carnivores at SF Zoo, to discuss our new partnership focusing on new approaches in conserving snow leopards. Learn more (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=448a82c024&e=7683a9aed3) .

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Wildlife Illustration

Join instructor Mark Simmons to develop your drawing skills at our next Wildlife Illustration class, "Beautiful Bears (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=09d91ae449&e=7683a9aed3) ." Participants will learn the basics and visit the Bear Country to sketch real-life animal models. Learn more here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=affe0eb893&e=7683a9aed3) or contact education at sfzoo.org (mailto:education at sfzoo.org) .

Upcoming Zoo Happenings!
* February 1-2: Lunar New Year 2020 (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=32dd5cf05c&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 2: Member Appreciation Day (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=c165f0976e&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 15-17: Valentine's Day Champagne Stroll (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=28ce98794d&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 15: Science Saturday Conservation Lecture (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=b1cdf2a33e&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 22: Teddy Bear Clinic (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=24e09403f4&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 23: Teen Volunteer Orientation  (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=000bd7efbd&e=7683a9aed3)
* February 29: Teen Volunteer Orientation (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=0c574f2b37&e=7683a9aed3)

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