Giraffe Birthday this Weekend & More!

Thu Oct 5 09:31:17 PDT 2023

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
Come Celebrate Barbro's 15th Birthday!
Turning 15 is a big deal - especially for a giraffe! Female reticulated giraffe "Barbro" turned 15 on October 3rd, but we are hosting a mini-birthday celebration for her this Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m. at Acacia Plaza, in the Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna and you're invited to join us!

Although giraffes do not have matriarchs, Barbro is the mother of two of our giraffes, "Ingrid" and "Sarah," and is often referred to as the "mother of the herd". Barbro's personality is gentle and inquisitive. Barbro loves to participate in training and has successfully and routinely participated in many complex husbandry behaviors. She is trained to participate in voluntary hoof trims, foot X-rays, injections, eye and ear exams, physical therapy exercises and even chiropractic adjustments. For special events, she will often be one of the giraffes to come say hello! Her favorite foods include pumpkins and Christmas trees so it's safe to say that the holidays are her favorite time of year! To spot our birthday girl, look for the giraffe with the big butterfly pattern across her chest and the fluffiest ossicones of the herd!
(Photo by Marianne Hale)
Visit the Hay Maze this Weekend!

Fall is here, so come out this weekend to experience the biggest hay maze in the City! Navigate the winding Harvest Hallow Hay Maze and find the fun animal facts along the way! You'll find a giant hay pit where you can jump right in, and for the little ones, we've got a maze that's just the right size for you to try out! Open daily through mid-November and located across from the Pachyderm Building by Great Ape Passage.
Volunteers Needed!

Adult Volunteers Wanted!

Would you like to make a positive impact in our Zoo and work with the animals featured in our wildlife connection programs? Volunteering at SF Zoo can be a fun, educational and rewarding experience, especially at the Koret Animal Rescue and Conservation Center (ARC). We are seeking adult volunteers to work throughout the week and applications are currently being accepted. Come help us take care of our ferrets and guinea pigs, snakes and lizards, armadillos and more!

Minimum Requirements for Adult Volunteers*:
* You must be at least 18 years of age.
* You must attend a volunteer orientation.
* After being accepted, you must successfully pass a background check. There is a non-refundable administration fee for the background check. Additional fee for international background checks. There is a uniform fee of $30.00.
*  A minimum commitment of 6 months.

For more information, please email:  volunteer at sfzoo.org (mailto:volunteer at sfzoo.org?subject=Adult%20Volunteer%20Question)
Tickets Still Available for Fur Ball 2023!

There's still some general admission tickets available for Fur Ball 2023! Join us for ZooII and SF Zoo's most festive after-hours event of the year, especially for young professionals (and the young at heart). Wear your animal-themed attire and dance the night away to live music by Neon Velvet! Enjoy an unlimited open bar and delicious food provided by the hottest food trucks, including Chairman Bao, Curry Up Now, Curveball Sliders, El Sur, Conchinta and Savory Pear. Photo booth, live poetry, illuminated roller skaters and hoop dancers, and the Eugene Friend Carousel are all on-site for your enjoyment! Get your tickets now before they're gone, as this event always sells out! For tickets & information: Furball23.Givesmart.co (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=3265b80948&e=7683a9aed3) m (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=70dee719f6&e=7683a9aed3)
See THE LION KING and Support SF Zoo!
See Disney's THE LION KING at the Orpheum Theater when it opens on November 22 and $5 from every ticket sold will be donated back to SF Zoo! This promotion is valid for all weekday performances (Tuesday-Friday, 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 1 p.m.) The promotion is not valid for weekend performances, Thanksgiving weekend, or Christmas week, Dec. 22-30.

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HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
World Rainforest Week
Each year in June, we celebrate World Rainforest Day, and in October, a special week is dedicated to rainforests for World Rainforest Week. We often talk about the importance of protecting and saving rainforests, and even though rainforests are home to over 50% of all known species of all living organisms, rainforests are necessary as they help stabilize the world's climate, providing clean air and filtering and regulating the flow of water. One critically endangered species you can find here is the Panamanian golden frog, a species of toad native to Panama and known as Panama's national animal. This species is believed to be extinct in the wild due to the deadly chytrid fungus, which has killed off populations in Panama and isolated regions as well. Approximately 1,500 of these frogs remain, mostly found in zoos where they can reproduce, but the overall population has declined more than 80% over a 10-year period due to the fungus, but also habitat loss and the pet trade. (Photo by Marianne
Hale)
Boo at the Zoo Coming Soon!
Join us for family favorite, Boo at the Zoo Presented by First 5 California on two consecutive weekends, Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22 and 28-29!  Come dressed in costume for our daily 12 noon costume parade and contest in the categories of Best Animal, Best Family, Judge's Favorite, and Best Toddler Costume. And throughout each day, you won't want to miss Halloween treats and pumpkins for the animals!  Boo at the Zoo is free with paid Zoo admission. (Photo by May Woon)

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