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World Bee Day 2024

The United Nations has designated May 20 as World Bee Day!

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is a wonderful place to see a variety of bee species including bumble bees, sweat bees, carpenter bees, and honey bees. All are important pollinators of the many flowering plant species that flourish at the Zoo. Peek inside flowers on your next visit and you may see a busy bee sipping nectar and collecting pollen. Look for Insect Zoo Keeper Sabrina as she is out tending to our honey bee hive at Greenie’s Conservation Corner. Be sure to visit the observation hive in the Insect Zoo where you can see the inner workings of a hive up close. This Bee Day, take a moment to appreciate what Professor E.O. Wilson called the “little things that run the world.”
Learn More About World Bee Day (https://www.un.org/en/observances/bee-day)
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.
"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.
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

Registration - Info - Dates (https://www.sfzoo.org/zoo-camp/)
Sunset Fridays VIP Tables Now Available
Sunset Fridays, an after-hours event for the whole family, will debut it's second season  on Friday, July 5, and will run on consecutive Fridays through August 30 from 5 to 7 pm at the Playfield Lawn. Guests will enjoy live music, outdoor bars, kid-friendly activities, ambassador animals, and more.

In addition to everything you receive with a regular ticket, you can have access to a private VIP tent with even more benefits!  VIP tents have private seating for six people and include:

- Seasonal and locally-sourced hors d’oeuvre platter
- Array of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, and canned cocktails)
- Bottled Water
- Complimentary parking for up to six vehicles

Proceeds from sales of VIP Tents go towards supporting the Zoo’s mission.

Reserve Your VIP Tables (https://www.sfzoo.org/sf-zoo-sunset-fridays/)
SF Zoo Announces Partnership with LifeLegacy
Unlock the future of conservation with the Zoo's partnership with LifeLegacy, offering you an effortless way to secure your legacy and support the causes closest to your heart. By planning your estate with LifeLegacy, you ensure that your love for San Francisco Zoo & Gardens lives on, inspiring future generations in a commitment to wildlife and nature.  The partnership between San Francisco Zoo and LifeLegacy ensures a secure and user-friendly way to manage your estate plans.

When you include San Francisco Zoo & Gardens in your estate planning, you will be enrolled in our Monarch Society, which helps inspire a passion for animals and commitment to caring for nature in the next generation. Learn how to include San Francisco Zoo & Gardens in your estate plans, plan your bequest, and create a lasting memorial in your name.
Learn More (https://www.sfzoo.org/planned-giving/)

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