Gift a Membership this Mother's Day

Thu May 9 11:00:39 PDT 2024

Mother's Day Gift Idea!
It's almost time to celebrate Moms everywhere, and we've got a gift that is meaningful and something you can enjoy together. A gift membership is something Mom can enjoy all year long and comes with benefits such as exclusive event invitations, discounts at restaurants and retail stores, and more!

Get her a Family Membership and enjoy the Zoo as her guest, all while supporting the Zoo's mission and conservation efforts.

Get Your Mother's Day Membership Gift (http://www.sfzoo.org/gift-memberships/)
'Drinks, Bites & Zoo Insights' Member Lecture Series
Our popular Members-&-Guardians-Only series of presentations from animal specialists and Zoo staff continues on Saturday, May 11 with “Frog Fables & Turtle Tales from a Decade of Head-starting at the Zoo."  Field Conservation Manager, Rochelle Stiles, PhD, will give you a deep look into the Zoo's conversation projects and the impactful work her team does on a daily basis.

Also enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beverages, happy hour options, and a meet-&-greet with our team and other Zoo members.

Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Connie and Bob Lurie Education Center at the San Francisco Zoo

Proof of SF Zoo Membership or Guardianship is required, as this is an exclusive benefit to those supporters of the Zoo. This is an all-ages presentation (please be courteous to other attendees if bringing children).
You must RSVP to attend this event.
RSVP at membership at sfzoo.org
Meet our new Mojave Desert Tortoise!
The Zoo recently accepted a new rescue animal--a three-legged Mojave desert tortoise. Desert tortoises were recently listed as an Endangered Species in California, as their populations are shrinking by roughly 1% annually. Although they can live for up to 80 years, tortoises are vulnerable to drought, wildfires, encroaching development, and collisions with cars and off-road vehicles.

Our little survivor was taken in by the Department of Fish and Wildlife and is estimated to be around 25 years old. She may have lost her leg to predation but tortoises do better than many quadrupeds when they lose a limb because their sturdy shell helps them to support their bodies. She is currently receiving medical care at the Zoo Hospital and once she has passed her quarantine period, she will come to live at the Zoo’s Animal Rescue and Conservation Center (ARC) where she will help teach Zoo visitors about the importance of protecting wildlife. With an impressive survivor story and a lively personality, she is already a staff favorite.

Learn More About Our Conservation Programs (https://www.sfzoo.org/sf-zoo-by-the-numbers/)
The Smurfs Garden Takeover!
Our favorite blue garden creatures have been seen sneaking around our blooming gardens this spring. Bring the kids to meet Papa Smurf and Smurfette over Memorial Day weekend and find them in one of our bountiful gardens, all of which are exploding with color this time of year. Learn about a wide variety of plants from all over the world, including beautiful California native plants and unique specimens from exotic locales.

Plus, post your pics with The Smurfs and hashtag #sfzoo for a chance to win a $100 shopping spree in the Zoo's Gift Shop!

The Smurf Meet-&-Greet is free with admission.  Purchase your tickets at sfzoo.org.
Become a Jr. Zoologist this summer at the San Francisco Conservation Camp!
Do you have a 3rd or 4th grader who wants to learn more about zoology, the scientific study of the animal kingdom? From behavior to habitat and anatomy to classification, campers will journey into the world of animal science while learning about the Zoo’s animals and what makes them each unique.

Questions? Contact us about Zoo Camps at:
Email: zoocamp at sfzoo.org
Phone: 415-213-8148

Dates - Information - Registration (https://www.sfzoo.org/zoo-camp/)
Join us on our upcoming trip to Kenya!
Experience Kenya, the original safari destination and home to beautiful landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Watch a spectacular parade of animals drink at the waterhole of your treetops hotel – The Ark. Explore the amazing wildlife at Sweetwaters Nature Reserve and look for flamingos and other birds on the shores of Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementeita. Enjoy a boat trip on Lake Naivasha among water lilies, birds and hippos, and take a walk on Crescent Island. Spend three magical days roaming the rolling hills of the Maasai Mara in search of wildebeest, zebra, impala, gazelle, cheetah, and lion.
Interested in booking? Questions?

Call Classic Escapes at 718-280-5000 / 800-627-1244 or email them at info at classicescapes.com.

Travel Package Name: Safari Mystique Under African Skies
November 5 to 17, 2024
Starting at $7,995 per person, double occupancy
"The Great Migration" virtual reality experience - Coming June 1!
In the latest addition to the Zoo's virtual reality film experiences, witness how millions of free-roaming animals make their way through the peaks and perils of Africa's savannah terrain, from the Maasai Mara river in Kenya to the majestic landscape of Tanzania's Serengeti, in search for a better life across the animal kingdom.

The Zoo will continue to also show Gorilla Trek, the award-winning 360-degree film about the unique family dynamics that pit one silverback mountain gorilla against another for control of the gorilla family.

Located in the VR Zone of the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, this virtual reality experience will literally change the way you view animal conservation.  Tickets will be available at the experience and are separate from Zoo admission tickets.
Exclusive Offer for Zoo Members!

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