Learn How We Feed Our Animals - RSVP Now!

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Learn How We Feed Our Animals -
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Join us on Saturday, October 12 as we host another of our popular Member series, “Drinks, Bites & Zoo Insights.” As a free exclusive member event, this month, meet Eva Mac, our nutrition kitchen manager, who will present “Nutrition Plans for our Animal Residents: How We Feed 6,000 Animals Each Day.” Eva will discuss how every individual animal is fed from a scientific, nutritional and dietary standpoint, from the smallest invertebrate to the largest mammal.
The event will take place at the Osher Great Hall from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, beverages and happy hour drinks while you meet members of Zoo team members. All ages are welcome to this Members-only event, with proof of membership required upon entry. To RSVP, email us at membership at sfzoo.org.
Cycle Around the Zoo!

Mark your calendars to join us for the last Bikeabout of the year! As one of the Zoo’s most popular programs, come experience the Zoo in a fun and unique way! Bikeabout takes place on Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m. Bring your own bicycle and follow our knowledgeable staff as they guide you through the Zoo before we open to the general public. Pre-registration is required and participants must provide their own bikes and bike locks.

Register (https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/)
SF Zoo is proud to be a community partner for this year’s Fleet Week! Join us on Tuesday, October 8 from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. when we welcome Navy Band Southwest Woodwind Quintet who perform in front of the Leaping Lemur Café.

Active military and veterans receive free admission during San Francisco Fleet Week with a valid military I.D. shown at the Gatehouse entry. Come be a part of a wonderful tradition to hear standards, patriotic songs and kid-friendly tunes. The performance is free with Zoo admission.

By the end of your Vinyasa Flow session, when you’ve reached savasana and can relax and take a much-needed breather, you might see that there is a curious giraffe staring at you! Zen at the Zoo is our one-hour outdoor class conducted right in the middle of the African Savanna and our next session is this Sunday, October 6 starting at 9 a.m.

We’ve still got some open spaces available! Members are $25 per person; general public pays $50 per person (includes Zoo admission ticket for the full day).
Learn more (https://www.sfzoo.org/zen-at-the-zoo/) .

Conservation Presentation Recap
This week, we were honored to have as a guest speaker, Dr. Dominic Maringa Ikuathu, Ph.D and Head of Conservation and Wildlife for the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Dr. Ikuathu’s talk about the challenging work of his dedicated conservationists to save critically endangered black and white rhinoceroses over several decades has contributed greatly to keeping these, and many other African species, alive and thriving, thanks to the establishment of their 62,000 acre wildlife sanctuary located in northern Kenya.

Dr. Ikuathu, who has 13+ years of experience in natural resource conservation and community development, provided an overview of Lewa’s community conservation model and wildlife populations, with a focus on human wildlife conflict mitigation efforts. He shared with guests stories of conflict, his experiences educating communities about the importance of saving wildlife and the wonders of wildlife. We thank Dr. Ikuathu for coming to San Francisco and sharing the work of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy! (Photo courtesy of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy)

L Taraval Returns!
Access to SF Zoo just got easier with the return this past weekend of the L Taraval Muni line, which had been closed while undergoing enhancement work over the past five years. During this closure, the Muni buses continued to operate, but the historical transportation line was on hold as many new improvements were made, including all new tracks, new boarding islands with accessible stops, improved safety for pedestrians, and major upgrades of infrastructure.  What makes the L line so convenient is the route runs from the Embarcadero to SF Zoo, and the L Taraval is a vital connection for those traveling from West Portal and the Sunset District. Now traveling to SF Zoo will be a much improved and exemplary experience!

Learn more about the project here (https://www.sf.gov/news/san-francisco-celebrates-opening-l-taraval-muni-line-and-completion-improvement-project) .

Choose Sustainable Palm Oil Candy Products This Halloween Season

Your candy choices can make a big difference for wild orangutans, and we are happy to share this year’s guide to Halloween candy made from sustainable palm oil, developed each year by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The wild populations of critically endangered species like Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, and other 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 possible environmental impact, minimizing impact to wildlife and local communities. Check out Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s web page (https://www.cmzoo.org/conservation/orangutans-palm-oil/) and also check out the labels – products with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) trademark shows it contains a minimum of 95% certified sustainable palm oil. Choose wisely and save wildlife!

Member Discount for Pumpkins

Our friends at Clancy’s Pumpkins are back and as a Zoo Member, you are eligible for a 10% discount! Clancy’s is conveniently located by the Zoo on the corner Sloat Blvd. at Skyline Blvd. with free on-site parking. Bring the kids to find their perfect pumpkin, run through a fun corn maze and even take a hay ride in the middle of the city! Pumpkins come in all shapes, sizes, colors and varieties, from munchkin to sugar pie to Cinderella pumpkins.

Pumpkins are popular this time of year, whether you’re using them for carving, display or for baking into pies, or perhaps like us, feeding pumpkins to our animals!

Clancy’s Pumpkins is open now through October 31st, Sunday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Ignite Your Passion for Wildlife! Become a Zoo Docent
We invite you to learn more about this special group of animal lovers at our upcoming Docent Program Informational Event on Sunday, October 20th.

Have you ever been captivated by a story shared by our Zoo Docents? These dedicated volunteers bring the mission of SF Zoo to life by connecting guests with our animals and conservation efforts.

Become a Docent and share your passion for wildlife! You’ll join a supportive community, inspire others, and make every visit special.

The event takes place on Sunday, October 20th from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lurie Education Building and includes presentations, a Zoo tour, a biofact cart demo, light refreshments, and free parking.

Reserve your spot now—space is limited!

RSVP to join at sfzoodocents.org.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens connects all people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

The Zoo is located at Sloat Blvd. & Great Highway

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