The Newest (and Spookiest) VR Experience Ever!

Fri Sep 13 06:21:56 PDT 2024

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The Newest (and Spookiest) VR Experience Ever!
Just in time for Halloween, we are debuting the latest virtual reality experience at our VR Zone with “JINXED”, an action-packed adventure taking you on a journey like no other! Strap in, put on your virtual reality goggles and be immersed within the world’s creepiest fun fair where you’ll virtually ride a chaotic ghost train with one unearthly surprise after another.

Just for Members, join us for a special screening weekend on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 & 22 to experience JINXED for free. Show your membership card to receive free access all weekend long. Please note that the free viewing applies to JINXED only, and not the other VR offerings.

JINXED will open to the general public on September 23 and end on November 3. Tickets are $9 per ride.

Visit the Giant Hay Maze!
BikeAbout Guided Tour Tickets Available
Come navigate our giant hay maze featuring over 600 strategically placed and stacked straw bales covering an expanse of 5,000 square feet! The Happy Harvest Hay Maze is located across from the Pachyderm Building on the pathway from Great Ape Passage and adjacent to the VR Zone. And for parents with toddlers, the mini maze is also great fun! The hay maze is free with paid admission and available for a limited time only

Get outdoors this Saturday morning, September 14th by joining us for a fun BikeAbout around the Zoo! This hour-long riding tour that starts at 9 a.m. before the Zoo opens to the general public is led by knowledgeable staff who will guide you throughout the Zoo as they share fun animal facts and stories of conservation. Pre-registration is required and all participants must bring their own bicycle and bike locks.

Get BikeAbout Tickets Here (https://sfzoo.sfz-passport.sfzoo.org/packageDetails/118/keyword/Guided%20Tours,VIPTours?keyword=General%2520Admission&queueittoken=e_sfzoo~q_3c90f1bd-7e28-4245-b777-7e26b3150aa7~ts_1726086390~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_dcc414409f865da904e6e63106ddbfc288e2cccad314cdebb54ec412c47a0b77)
Support Red Panda Day Conservation
There will be a lot of activity at the Red Panda Treehouse on Saturday, September 21st as we celebrate International Red Panda Day! Animal care staff will be on hand to share information about red pandas and the important work of the Red Panda Network (https://redpandanetwork.org/) which has worked to protect and save endangered red pandas for more than 15 years through field conservation, habitat restoration and protection, education and community-based programs, in addition to spreading the word worldwide about the need to save red pandas.

With fewer than 2,500 red pandas remaining in the wild, this one-of-a-kind species is in danger of extinction in their native Himalayas ranging from Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanman and China. As a flagship and umbrella species in a biodiversity hotspot whose population has declined by 40% over the past 20 years, red pandas are threatened by habitat loss, human encroachment and illegal hunting.

Come see our newest female red panda, “Little Mebo,” our male “Tenzing” and older female, “Hunter” on International Red Panda Day!

New Adopt-An-Animal Look
One of our most popular programs, Adopt-An-Animal, has a new look! Adopt-An-Animal is a great way to support the Zoo and the animals we care for and serves as a unique gift idea for friends and loved ones. What’s new to the program? When you purchase the Friend Level and above, your gift box comes with a plush animal, certificate of adoption and other fun surprises packaged in an all-new, specially designed Adopt-An-Animal printed box! Higher level adoptions receive additional items.

Among the animals you can adopt include a red panda, snow leopard, sloth, flamingo, gorilla, penguin, rhino, giraffe, lion and lemur. All adoptions are valid for one year and are renewable. For more information, visit the Adopt-An-Animal web page (https://www.sfzoo.org/adopt-an-animal/) .
'Breakfast with Santa' Early Bird Tickets
Early bird tickets are now 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 or call 415-753-1097 for assistance in accessing the member portal. Ho Ho Ho!

Become a Docent!

Zoo Docents are SF Zoo’s storytellers, making every visit unforgettable with their passion for wildlife and conservation.

As a Docent, you'll forge new friendships, enjoy camaraderie, and develop a deeper understanding and connection with animals and nature. Your passion and knowledge will help connect people with our animal ambassadors, inspire conservation efforts, and enhance our guests' experiences.

Interested in learning more? Join us on Sunday, October 20th, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Docent Program Informational event. This event will be held at the Zoo’s Lurie Education Building and will provide information about becoming a Zoo Docent. Attendees can look forward to presentations, a Zoo tour, a hands-on biofact cart demonstration, light refreshments, and complimentary parking.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

RSVP to join at sfzoodocents.org

Learn more about the docent program! (https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs/docents/)
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens connects all people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

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