[House] Come see our NEW Pygmy Hippo and Play in our Hay Maze!

Fri Sep 30 14:15:38 PDT 2022

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
Introducing Our New Pygmy Hippo: Endangered and Oh, So Cute!

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a male pygmy hippopotamus! At two years of age, he weighs “only” 364 pounds! Pygmy hippos are related to the larger, river hippopotamus but are rarely seen in the wild because of their secretive, nocturnal habits.  They also suffer from lower numbers and are listed as “Endangered” due to habitat loss and poaching for bushmeat. (Did you know that several species of hippopotamus are extinct?!!)  His arrival continues SF Zoo’s mission to care for and conserve endangered species. As he acclimates to his new habitat near our African Black Rhinoceros, be patient as he may be playing hide and seek from his new pool!
Honoring Those Who Serve with a Special Tuesday Concert

Next week is “San Francisco Fleet Week,” and we’re honored to celebrate those who serve.  On Tuesday, we welcome the Navy Band Southwest's Woodwind Quintet, “The Prevailing Winds”. Come and enjoy the 45 minute performance on Tuesday, October 4 at 12:00 p.m. in front of our Leaping Lemur Cafe. In honor of Fleet Week, we offer free admission to veterans & active-duty military from October 2nd-10th.  Join the celebrations!
Help Name the Iconic MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Elephant

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens has partnered with Broadway SF in an exciting contest. As part of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, you can name the show's elephant and win a family four pack to San Francisco Zoo & Gardens and 4 tickets to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, now playing at Broadway San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre through November 6. Enter your name selection here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=f0e1dc5b5f&e=7683a9aed3) .
SF’s LARGEST Hay Maze Returns to SF Zoo!

Do your little ones need a place to explore this weekend?  In addition to our award-winning Friend Family Playground, enjoy San Francisco's LARGEST hay maze built by the owners of Arata's Pumpkin Farm in Half Moon Bay! Located near our American region and Train Depot, the maze is open every day through Halloween and is free for all! As you make your way through the maze, see if you can find all 11 of our animal Fun Facts!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Last week, we celebrated Bornean orangutan, Berani's, 13th birthday with a pirate-themed celebration!  Since orangutans are highly curious, treats were hidden inside big boxes wrapped in treasure maps and even a cardboard pirate ship! Check out our TikTok of the festive party here (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=9cf2140987&e=7683a9aed3) .
CONSERVATION CORNER

As you stroll the Zoo this time of year, you may share the path with large orange and black butterflies. These are the monarchs (Danaus plexippus), and there’s a good chance they’ve traveled farther than you have to visit the Zoo. Monarchs are most visible at the Zoo in September and October because we sit along their fall migration route. Unique amongst all North American insects, monarch butterflies undergo long annual migrations. Those east of the Rockies fly to the forests of the Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in central Mexico. Monarchs west of the Rockies migrate to overwintering sites along the California coast. They roost in places such as Santa Cruz, Pismo Beach, and Pacific Grove. Along the way, some stop to rest and fuel up on nectar at the Zoo’s butterfly gardens. You can track (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=995311af4e&e=7683a9aed3) the fall migration in real time through Journey North.

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