[House] Celebrate Veterans Day Weekend at SF Zoo

Thu Nov 10 15:45:41 PST 2022

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
Veterans Free for Veterans Day

We would like to thank all veterans for their service to our country. In honor of Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military receive complimentary admission on Friday, November 11th. Valid military ID is required for entry.
Games and More at Komodo Karnival This Saturday

Join us this Saturday, November 12, for the "Komodo Karnival!"  During this kick-off event for “Tales of the Komodo Dragon” sponsored by First 5 California, you'll meet our new male Komodo dragon! Learn about First 5 California's Dragon campaign, which helps children manage their big emotions with the Dragon Song (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=6cc35b341b&e=7683a9aed3) . The Komodo Karnival will feature a variety of games and a climbing wall to enjoy from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. by Komodo Crossing. See you there!
Orangutan Caring Week Begins November 13th

Join us for Orangutan Caring Week (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=57c9a045ab&e=7683a9aed3) , November 13-19, as we celebrate this truly amazing endangered Great ape species. Orangutan Caring Week is dedicated to encouraging people to care about saving orangutans and to help support all of the groups of people, and organizations doing incredible work. Come see our very own orangutans, Berani and Judy, near Leaping Lemur Cafe!
Thank You, Cruise!

Huge thanks to Cruise (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=1823171542&e=7683a9aed3) , a self-driving car service, for sponsoring our most recent SF Resident Free Day. During the Free Day, they displayed two vehicles that showcase the similarities between Cruise cars' "super senses" and the extraordinary sensory capacities of some of our Zoo animals. You can see examples of these "super senses" on our Instagram (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=8fc1e8166b&e=7683a9aed3) page.
See Our Tiger Salamander in the CA Conservation Corridor
Did you know that we just moved a tiger into the California Conservation Corridor? Tiger salamander, that is! These large amphibians can grow up to 13 inches in length and can be found in wetlands throughout North America. Adults live almost exclusively on land, entering the water only to breed. Typically returning to its birthplace, its eggs are laid in clusters and attached to underwater vegetation. The larvae of the tiger salamander live in the water, developing limbs shortly after hatching. Dense populations of larvae can trigger cannibalism. The rate at which larvae metamorphose into adults is dependent on temperature, food level and numbers of other salamanders or competitors. Tiger salamander populations are threatened by loss of habitat and accumulation of acid in breeding grounds. Come and visit our tiger salamander in the California Conservation Corridor!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Last week, our gorillas enjoyed a variety of yummy treats in honor of Day of the Dead, like frozen juice cakes with sugar skulls made from banana and topped with edible marigolds. Caretakers even made Calabaza en Tacha, a traditional Mexican dessert of cooked, seasoned pumpkin drizzled with honey and hibiscus flavored water to symbolize Agua de Jamaica. Paper monarchs and marigolds decorated the entire habitat. The gorillas’ training window was turned into an ofrenda and featured photos from zoo staff to honor beloved animals who have passed. Thank you so much to our team for such a thoughtful celebration. Check out the video here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=9eba7352f5&e=7683a9aed3) .

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