Celebrate World Lemur Day & See You at Boo at the Zoo This Weekend!

Thu Oct 26 14:01:57 PDT 2023

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ZOO HIGHLIGHTS
World Lemur Day
Pictured is one of our blue-eyed black lemurs, among the most critically endangered of the 107 known species of lemurs, prosimians found only on the biodiverse island of Madagascar. On October 27, we celebrate all lemurs on World Lemur Day, the most threatened group of mammals on earth. Their fragile populations continue to decline due to rapid destruction of their habitat, as their forest homes are cleared by humans for agricultural purposes and logging. Lemurs are also threatened by illegal hunting and collection for the pet trade. Lemurs serve as vital forest dwellers, as seed dispersers and pollinators, yet according to the IUCN, 98% of lemurs face extinction over the next 20 years. What can you do to save lemurs? There are conservation organizations you can support who work with the local community, including the Lemur Conservation Network. (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=8a3c0d8987&e=7683a9aed3) Plus by making sustainable choices at home, you are making a difference. You can see many
different lemur species in our Lipman Family Lemur Forest, one of the largest mixed species habitats for lemurs in North America.
Back This Weekend! Boo at the Zoo Presented by First 5 California
Come out and celebrate Halloween with us on Saturday & Sunday for Boo at the Zoo Presented by First 5 California, where the whole family can come in dressed costume to participate in our 12 noon costume parade and contest! To enter, line up at the flamingo habitat for the costume parade around the Elinor Friend Playground area. As a special treat, Daryl "Guru" Johnson from 95.7 the Game will host our costume contest on Saturday, October 28th! Stop by and say hello!

Throughout each day, you won't want to miss presentations of Halloween treats and pumpkins for animals and spooky decorations in many animal areas. Be sure to "snap" the animal treat schedule at the Entry Village Gatehouse. Each day at 11:30 a.m., Wildlife Theater will showcase a "Supernatural Species Meet & Greet" for guests to meet a variety of animals up-close. On Sunday, October 29 at 10:45 a.m., line up to be among the first 10 families to participate in Frankenstein's Feast at the Family Farm inside the Children's Zoo where you can make Halloween enrichment for our barnyard animals. Don't forget to take photos and post on your social media! Use #sfzoo!
(Photo by May Woon)
See the New Defenders on Oct. 28 & 29!

We are excited to welcome Land Rover to SF Zoo who will be displaying their 2024 Defenders during Boo at the Zoo this weekend! Be sure to stop by their display adjacent to the Sculpture Learning Plaza by the Elinor Friend Playground for a close look at their gorgeous new vehicles, meet their experts and more!
Your Candy Choices Make a Difference!

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Follow this handy orangutan-friendly guide to purchasing Halloween candy highlighting products that use sustainable palm oil. The wild populations of critically endangered species like Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, and other endangered species that live in tropical rainforests, are declining rapidly due to habitat loss and deforestation caused by the destruction of their homes for palm oil, used in many products. Sustainable palm oil is produced with the lowest environmental impact possible, minimizing impact to wildlife and the local communities.

Check out the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo web page (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=9b4d12b286&e=7683a9aed3)  for more orangutan-friendly products and brands, and also check the labels - products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) trademark shows it contains a minimum of 95% of certified sustainable palm oil. Choose wisely and save wildlife!
First 5 California's Stronger Starts Campaign
First 5 California's latest campaign, Stronger Starts, raises awareness among California parents and caregivers about Toxic Stress Response (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=dd992c4a67&e=7683a9aed3) in children 0-5 years old caused by ACEs. The campaign helps parents and caregivers learn about what toxic stress is; the physiological, psychological, and socio-economic effects on children; and how ACEs can lead to its development. To learn more, visit First5California.com (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=c2fc920389&e=7683a9aed3) .
HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
America's Recycles Day
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A green planet is truly in our reach, but it takes all of us together to make a difference. On November 15th, America Recycles Day is an opportunity to assess your recycling habits, make new ones and better understand your impact to the environment. Only 35% of people actually recycle their plastics, paper, bottles, cans, aluminum and metal, and less than 10% of plastic products gets recycled. Considering the amount of plastic that pollutes our oceans and affects marine life, it is vital that recycling becomes a daily routine. Most of the plastic debris that finds its way into our oceans is through littering, killing thousands of marine life each year through ingesting plastic or getting entangled in it. Just a few changes you can make to help our planet is to purchase products made with recycled content, recycle any and all recyclable materials, and use reusable bottles and shopping bags! These small steps go a long way!

In recognition of America Recycles Day, we are offering a Free Day to San Francisco residents with valid ID or utility bill with your address on Wednesday, Nov. 15th!

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