Last Friday to Enjoy Sunset Fridays!

Wed Aug 23 14:01:49 PDT 2023

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy Our Last Sunset Friday Event!

Our last Sunset Fridays at SF Zoo takes place this Friday, August 25th from 5-7 p.m.! For our final event of the summer, enjoy SF Jazz High School All Stars! Plus we're bringing back our specialty tapas and custom brews. Kids can enjoy the Elinor Friend Playground, Sculpture Learning Plaza and Dentzel Carousel and this week, visit our reticulated giraffes at the Giraffe Lodge. Admission to Sunset Fridays is FREE for Zoo Members. If you are not yet a member, become one now or renew online (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=795bd1c849&e=7683a9aed3) !  Tickets for non-Zoo Members, ages 12 and over, is $12.00; children 11 and under are free. Find more information on event page (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=6ed296366c&e=7683a9aed3) or purchase event tickets online (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=17711a4163&e=7683a9aed3) .

A big thank you to our August 25th supporters, including The Herbst Foundation and the San Francisco Zoological Society.
Saving Species from Extinction (SAFE)
As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), you may have heard us talking about SAFE programs and wondered, "what are they?" AZA SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) focuses the collective expertise within AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums and leverages their massive audiences to save species. Conservation is a priority for AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums and is a key component of our missions. Whether saving species on the brink of extinction or ensuring species never reach such a precarious state, visitors can trust AZA- accredited zoos and aquariums are working hard to protect wildlife and wild habitats for future generations to enjoy. SF Zoo & Gardens is proud to participate in SAFE programs for: African lion, jaguar, Western pond turtle, radiated tortoise, orangutan, chimpanzee, gorilla, Monarch butterfly and black rhino. Learn more (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=04636e904c&e=7683a9aed3) .
Become a Zoo Docent!

On Sunday, August 27 from 1 to 3 p.m., we invite individuals interested in becoming a Zoo Docent to our Docent Program Informational Event. The program includes a detailed presentation about the docent program followed by a complimentary Zoo tour and a hands-on demonstration on the use of our biofact cart (biological artifacts like skulls, bones and feathers). Enjoy light refreshments while connecting with others who share your passion for animals and our planet! Limited space is available. RSVP to docent at sfzoo.org (mailto:docent at sfzoo.org) .
Zoo Member Offer

The Columbia Sportswear Employee Store located in Richmond is offering SF Zoo Members an exclusive offer valid August 11-September 3, 2023. All Columbia brands including Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna will be discounted 40-60% below retail price. For store access, provide your digital invite (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=fcf1ec60a5&e=7683a9aed3)  (printout or shown on your mobile device) plus proof of affiliation (membership card or this Animail). You may bring up to four additional guests with each visit.
Happening in September!
Save the Koala Month

It was only a few short years ago when large-scale bushfires caused massive destruction in Australia, severely impacting Australia's wildlife. Today, many species are still slow to recover, among them, koalas, Australia's iconic mammal species. While the bushfires had a devastating effect on koalas, deforestation for human development has also led to habitat loss. The month of September is recognized as Save the Koala Month and September 29th is Save the Koala Day. We are fortunate to be among the few U.S. zoos to share this unique species with you since their arrival here in 1985. What can you do to save endangered koalas in the wild? Climate change, habitat loss and clearing of trees all impact koalas' survival. There are many conservation organizations that you can support, including the Australian Koala Foundation (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=ef4cd14419&e=7683a9aed3)  and the World Wildlife Foundation Australia (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=3ac1bda88b&e=7683a9aed3) .

Come see our three koalas - males "Cobar Wollemi" and "Logan," and female "Stacey" at Koala Crossing. (Photo by May Woon)

UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING
Members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the San Francisco Zoological Society on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. The main item of business will be the election of officers and directors, as well as any proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. This is an in-person meeting. To attend, please contact annualmeeting at sfzoo.org (mailto:annualmeeting at sfzoo.org)

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