Meet the Smurfs over Memorial Day Weekend

Thu May 23 13:54:09 PDT 2024

Meet the Smurfs over Memorial Day Weekend
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.
Free Entry with Military ID on Memorial Day
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is proud to honor the service of veterans, and active and reserve members of our Armed Forces on Memorial Day - Monday, May 27.  Show your Military ID (active or retired) at the ticket box office located at the Zoo’s main entrance for free admission from 10 am to 4 pm. One complimentary admission per Military ID.
Nature Trail is Back!
We are excited to announce the return of our popular Nature Trail program this summer. Nature Trail was founded in 1976. It is amongst the oldest zoo youth volunteer programs in the nation. It offers a unique hands-on opportunity for Bay Area adolescents who are interested in learning more about animals and the environment. Nature Trail will be open from June 28 to September 1, 2024.

Volunteering looks great on high school and college applications. Nature Trailers undergo a thorough three-day training session to learn animal facts, teaching methods, and safety protocols. Nature Trail volunteers develop skills in animal husbandry, teamwork, and public speaking. Nature Trail volunteers interact with over 50,000 Zoo visitors annually.

Many Nature Trail graduates go on to volunteer as Junior Zoologists. Some continue as paid Interns, Education Specialists, Animal Keepers, and Curators. Others go on to careers in science, education, and conservation. For everyone who participates in the program, it is an unforgettable experience.

Requirements:
1. Must be between the ages of 12 and 14.
2. Must commit to working one day a week (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) through Labor Day weekend. Volunteers will be allowed two weeks off for vacations.
3. Must attend all three training sessions from 10 am-4 pm on Saturdays, 6/8, 6/15, and 6/22. There is a $100 fee to cover uniform and material costs, due on the first day of training.

4. Must demonstrate a commitment to San Francisco Zoo & Garden’s core mission: Connecting people with wildlife, inspiring Caring for nature, and advancing Conservation action.

Please fill out this Google form to apply: https://forms.gle/omuejk2WBgZfWnWZ6  (https://forms.gle/omuejk2WBgZfWnWZ6 )
All applications must be received by May 31. Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a Zoom interview. If you have any questions, email NatureTrail at sfzoo.org.
Become a Jr. Zoologist this summer at the San Francisco Conservation Camp!
Do you have a 5th or 6th grader who wants to learn more about biodiversity and wildlife conservation? From the smallest microbes to the largest whale, every living thing plays an important role in helping our planet thrive. Campers will discover the science of wildlife conservation as they delve into the natural diversity of the world and its inhabitants. Through discovery and teamwork, campers will learn new ways to help protect Earth’s biodiversity.

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/)
Zen at the Zoo launches May 26!
Limited tickets are still available.

Our outdoor yoga classes gained national attention last year, and it is back for season 2.  Held in the middle of the Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna, these classes are suitable for all skill levels of yoga practitioners. You will flow between postures while building strength, endurance, balance, and mental focus. Expect a well-rounded practice involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures, and a strong focus on the power of breath.

2024 Dates
Sunday, May 26
Sunday, June 9
Sunday, June 23
Sunday, July 14
Sunday, July 21
Sunday, August 4
Sunday, August 18
Sunday, September 1
Sunday, September 8
Sunday, September 22
Sunday, October 6
Sunday, October 13

Information & Tickets (https://www.sfzoo.org/zen-at-the-zoo/)
"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.

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