Sneak Peek New Madagascar Area This Labor Day Weekend!

Wed Aug 30 14:31:17 PDT 2023

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
See Why SF Zoo is Voted #1; Come Visit Labor Day Weekend!
This summer, we were delighted to learn that readers of both Bay Area Parent and KidsOutandAbout.com voted SF Zoo as their #1 Best of the Best and #1 Top Favorite Place to Visit in the Bay Area. This Labor Day Weekend, come see why SF Zoo has been a favorite destination for Northern California families for generations!  A visit to our 100-acre zoo and gardens offers a different experience each time, whether you happen upon Greater one-horned rhino Gauhati playing with his giant ball, or seeing grizzly bears Kachina and Kiona playing together with gusto, the peaceful, outdoor tranquility is a great escape from from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Popular, one-of-a-kind attractions here include the Elinor Friend Playground, the largest playground in San Francisco, the beautiful hand-carved historic Dentzel Carousel and of course, everyone's favorite, the Little Puffer miniature steam train. As a Zoo Member, special benefits include unlimited visits and special member events (see below!).
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First Time Look at Phase 1 of Madagascar Center!
We are excited to announce that the first phase of our much anticipated Lipman Family Madagascar Center will open to the public starting Friday, September 1st, just in time for Labor Day Weekend. This sequence of the overall project features a new outdoor habitat for our female fossa located on the elevated boardwalk leading from the Lipman Family Lemur Forest. (A lower level fossa habitat will not have animals at this time.) You will also be able to visit the giant replica Baobab tree, which can be entered from the upper level where you'll find a variety of Malagasy invertebrate species. The fossa is Madagascar's largest carnivorous mammal and the island's apex predator; listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. As part of this phase, you will now be able to walk through the previously closed area, from African Savanna to the Leaping Lemur Café. Join us!
Upcoming Event: ART SAFARI
Join us for Art Safari, a fun, interactive weekend to let your creative juices flow! On Saturday & Sunday, September 16 & 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Playfield area and around the Zoo, San Francisco artists and art instructors will be on hand to guide guests through a hands-on process of creating art through chalk drawings, origami, art workshops and more. Led by the Zoo's Artist-in-Residence, Henry Jackson, art and animals become one!  Watch muralists paint artwork on otherwise blank fence lines, enjoy wine tasting and more! Art Safari is Free with Zoo membership or paid Zoo admission.
Upcoming Event: DRINKS, BITES & ZOO INSIGHTS
Get the inside scoop on how our veterinary team cares for our many animal residents directly from our Medical Director of Animal Wellness, Dr. Adrian Mutlow, as part of our first ever, Drinks, Bites and Zoo Insights, an exclusive event just for Zoo Members! This two-hour long free event will take place on Saturday, September 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernard Osher Great Hall, located to the left of the Gift Shop as you enter Entry Village.

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and adult beverages as Dr. Mutlow's presents, "A Day in the Life of a Zoo Veterinarian." Seating is limited to the first 200 RSVPs; all attendees must be 18 years of age or older and a registered SF Zoo Member. Guests will not be permitted to this exclusive Member event. To reserve your spot, email: membership at sfzoo.org (mailto:membership@) . (mailto:membership at sfzoo.org)
Celebrate Read a Book Day with Special Offer
In celebration of Read a Book Day on Wednesday, September 6th, spend $100 at the Zoo Gift Shop and receive a free children's book while supplies last. The wonderful, charmingly illustrated book, "Anne and her Tower of Giraffes" by Karlin Gray and Aparna Varma, tells the story of trailblazing giraffologist Dr. Anne Innis Dagg, who was the first Western scientist to study giraffes in the wild starting in 1956. The story follows Anne's growing interest in giraffes as a young girl to her lifelong research and the challenges she faced along the way. The book is a testament to Dr. Dagg's dedication to understanding and protecting the world's largest land animal. Visit the Gift Shop, spend $100 and receive this inspiring book!
Happening in September!
Monarch Butterflies on the Move

The Fall monarch migration has begun!

The states north and east of California are beginning to see monarch butterflies departing and they will continue moving toward their overwintering sites along the California coast over the next two months. September and October are the best months to spot monarchs flying around the Zoo's pollinator gardens. Unfortunately monarch butterflies have experienced dramatic declines in recent years. Western populations have decreased by as much as 95%. Major reasons include habitat loss, pesticide use, disease and climate change. This Fall, you can help us Play it SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) in five key ways:
* Feed the migration by planting late blooming flowering plants.
* Keep caterpillars healthy by cutting back tropical milkweed.
* Plant monarch-SAFE plants, instead of plants treated with pesticides.
* Enjoy watching wild monarchs instead of rearing them indoors.
* Share monarch sightings with community scientists.

For more information, visit our conservation partners web sites: Monarch Joint Venture (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=c5c4f88373&e=7683a9aed3) , Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=a55c86c518&e=7683a9aed3) , Pollinator Partnership (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=84df897a12&e=7683a9aed3) and Monarch Watch. (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=a480c5f1dc&e=7683a9aed3)

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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