New VR Ride, World Anteater Day, and More!

Thu Nov 14 12:31:37 PST 2024

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New Elf Power Free to Members this Weekend!
This weekend, Members can ride the newest virtual reality film, Elf Power, for free when it debuts to the public on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 & 17! Get ready to experience a ride you’ll never forget on Santa’s jet-powered sleigh in this virtual holiday adventure.

Just show your membership card to the representative at the VR Zone, located by the Great Ape Passage to ride. Non-members may purchase a ticket to ride, and as part of the November Rides BOGO, you can enjoy two rides for the price of one at both the Dentzel Carousel and at the VR Zone, which, in addition to the new Elf Power film, you can also experience either Gorilla Trek or The Great Migration. Carousel tickets are $4 per person, and the VR films are $8 per person. The Carousel is not included in the free member weekend.
World Anteater Day
On this World Anteater Day coming up on November 19th, we wanted to give a shout out to “Luke,” our male giant anteater who is the fourth oldest male living in zoos at the age of 26 years! In the wild, giant anteaters, which are the largest of the four anteater species, have a life expectancy of around 14 years of age. As Central America’s most endangered mammal, currently there are fewer than 5,000 left in the wild, and they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN as their populations continue to decline due to habitat destruction and fragmentation, hunting, climate change and low reproductive rates.

We have two giant anteaters, our female, 14-year-old “Jade,” can be found at Puente al Sur and Luke can be seen across from our jaguar.
Last Chance to Join the 2025 Docent Class!
https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs/docents/
It’s not too late! Join us this Sunday, November 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. for our final Zoo Docent orientation of the year. Learn about the rewards of being a Docent, including making a meaningful impact at the Zoo.
The presentation takes place at the Lurie Education Center where you’ll enjoy an engaging presentation, then take part in a guided Zoo tour and a hands-on demonstration. You’ll also have a chance to connect with current Docents over light refreshments. Parking is complimentary.

Become a Docent to build lasting friendships, deepen your knowledge of our animals, and inspire conservation action.

RSVP Today! Email join at sfzoodocents.org (mailto:join at sfzoodocents.org)  to reserve your spot. Learn more (https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs/docents/)  about the docent program.
Open Thanksgiving Day (and Every Day!)
Thanksgiving Day is just two weeks away; school is out, the kids are home and you’re looking for a few hours to get some outdoor time before you and your loved ones indulge in fresh, out-of-the-oven turkey with all the trimmings. Well, of course, come on out to SF Zoo, open every day, including Thanksgiving! We are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ample time to say hello to your favorite chimpanzee, pet a goat, and relax on a bench while the kids burn some energy climbing and playing at the Elinor Friend Playground!

We just want you to know that we’re here, we’re open and Thanksgiving Day is a great day to visit!
A Victory for California

We are so pleased that California Proposition 4 passed! This important ballot measure will fund the protection of natural resources and proactively address the worst impacts of wildfires such as smoke, drought and pollution by responding to the causes and effects of climate change. Proposition 4 will not only protect our clean air and water, but will preserve California’s iconic forests, mountains, rivers, coast and wildlife. The measure will safeguard and protect California for future generations to come.

We are proud to have joined nearly 400 other institutions and organizations to provide funding for climate and coastal resilience, and we couldn’t have done it with you, our constituents and voting public.
Adopt-an-Animal Holiday Special
https://www.sfzoo.org/adopt-an-animal/

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start shopping for family and friends! This holiday season, we are offering a limited time Adopt-an-Animal special that includes not one, but two Magellanic penguins plush animals!

For just $49.99, you can gift an Adopt-an-Animal gift set that includes a pair of plush Magellanic penguins, an adoption certificate, fun facts about the animal, a postcard and a peppermint candy stick. Your purchase supports the Zoo’s mission to connect, care and conserve. To purchase this special holiday gift, follow these steps:

1. Visit the AAA web page (https://www.sfzoo.org/adopt-an-animal/)
2. Click the penguin photo
3. Click Adopt me today
4. Click on PROMO tab at the top
5. Enter GIFT24 in caps, click next
6. Select “Buy Now” - Adopt-an-Animal Penguin
7. Add the “Friend” level to your cart, click next
8. Click “Complete” (or add a tribute)
9. Sign in or create an account
10. Payment required

If you wish to receive your gift purchase before December 24th that the deadline for this special Adopt-an-Animal holiday offer is Tuesday, December 12, 2024. We will continue to honor this special through the month of December.
Gift a Membership this Holiday Season!
It’s that time of year and we have the perfect gift idea to share! Gift a Zoo Membership (https://www.sfzoo.org/gift-memberships/?keyword=Gift%20Memberships) to a loved one to guarantee free access to SF Zoo & Gardens for an entire year!

As one of Top 5 Best of 2024 voted by Parents Press readers, the Zoo is a great place to get out and about, enjoy fun family time and see amazing animals. Just like a regular membership, your gift membership includes special discounts, exclusive access to special events, previews and more! And best of all, your purchase helps support SF Zoo’s mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.

Gift memberships are available for all membership tiers and become active when the gift recipient redeems the gift at the ticket window or by emailing membership at sfzoo.org (mailto:membership at sfzoo.org) .
Free Tickets to SF Gay Men’s Chorus Holiday Show

https://www.sfgmc.org/holiday-sing-along-2024

There’s still time to get free tickets to the 2nd Annual Holiday Sing-Along starring the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus! And just for our Zoo Members, the world-famous chorus has offered us 50 free tickets for you and your family to attend on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. at the Chan National Queer Arts Center. Sing out to favorite holiday hits and standards in this event that is perfect for all ages!

Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis as capacity is limited. To get your comp tickets, you will need to go through the entire ticketing process.
At the step where you are asked for a special code, use ZOO. By using the code ZOO, the shopping cart will change to zero dollars (you will first see a dollar amount on the first screen, which will change after adding the code ZOO).

No credit card information is necessary but you will need your comp ticket for entry. Once you register, you will receive a follow-up email the day before the event providing additional details about parking, etc. The event address is 170 Valencia Street in San Francisco.
Have Breakfast with Santa

https://sfzoo.sfz-passport.sfzoo.org/profile-login/signin?queueittoken=e_sfzoo~q_c18355f2-66cb-4625-816a-f4ef6869e4c1~ts_1731529556~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_4fb46326f4ec1d54cfca84177135df7bc48820a91a66ca6cfc2caad9f4a9c719

Tickets are selling out fast! We still have some early bird tickets available for our annual Members-only Breakfast with Santa that will take place on Sunday, December 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Great Hall. There are limited tickets available for this popular buffet-style breakfast and meet and greets with Santa Claus! Tickets are $35 per adult and $20 per child. After breakfast, stroll around the Zoo to see animals enjoying their holiday treats! To purchase tickets, you will need to log in to the member portal (https://sfzoo.sfz-passport.sfzoo.org/profile-login/signin?queueittoken=e_sfzoo~q_43f87fcd-744e-4ab7-bc60-b06d1804f9c8~ts_1726073723~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_a77de73ba74da966493ca7bdd17b3d490e3e9f4959792f4eabc54b676bb578ef)  to access this exclusive member event.

If you do not know your login information, please contact membership at sfzoo.org (mailto:membership at sfzoo.org)  or call 415-753-1097 for assistance in accessing the member portal. Ho Ho Ho!
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens connects all people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

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