Meet our Critically Endangered Red Ruffed Lemurs

Thu Feb 27 10:13:19 PST 2025

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NEWS TO KNOW
Spotlight on Red-Ruffed Lemrs
https://www.sfzoo.org/red-ruffed-lemur/
The two-acre, multi-species Lipman Family Lemur Forest habitat is currently home to six species of endangered lemur species, and among them are two critically endangered species in the wild, which appear on our current list of 17 critically endangered species under our care. We serve an increasingly urgent role as we highlight these species whose populations in the wild continue to decrease. In Madagascar, one of the world's most critical biodiversity hotspots where more than 75% animals, plants and organisms are endemic, there are approximately 111 lemur species. The red-ruffed lemur (https://www.sfzoo.org/red-ruffed-lemur/) (Varecia rubra) was last accessed by the IUCN Red List for Threatened Species in 2018 as critically endangered, and their status remains precarious.

At the Zoo, we have three male red ruffed lemurs: 13-year-old "John Patrick", 17-year-old "Tomady" and 15-year-old "Antonio. During your next visit, witness their tree-climbing skills and amazing vocal capabilities at our guest observation deck, located at the entrance to our Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna habitat.  Take a right as soon as you enter the Zoo ticket-scanning area to find this prime viewing area.
World Wildlife Day
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Every year, the United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated globally on March 3 to mark the day that the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was officially signed in 1973. This annual event emphasizes the need for humans to ensure that our planet is sustainable for generations to come. According to WWD, "People everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs - from food to fuel, medicines, housing and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and beauty that nature brings us and our planet, people have been working together to make sure ecosystems are able to thrive and plant and animal species are able to exist for future generations."

Across the globe, stakeholders will come together to share inspirational conservation stories, and determine the work that is needed to halt biodiversity loss, including through financing by the private sector and the United Nations working together. With more than 1 million species now estimated to be threatened with extinction, and over half of the world's gross domestic product dependent on nature, biodiversity loss is an increasing threat.

To further support wildlife conservation efforts, donate to the Zoo and contribute to our mission to connect all people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. Donate here (https://sfzoo.sfz-passport.sfzoo.org/packageDetails/53/keyword/Donations?keyword=Donations&queueittoken=e_sfzoo~q_df3b9ba7-089b-4af0-ae43-108efe1d75af~ts_1734728661~ce_true~rt_safetynet~h_e580607ebc879eab92b5d9cecbe28611901a9596fc385d7f84818f3b032135a1) .
(Poster art courtesy of Marc Petrelis)
Daylight Savings Time = Zoo Hours Change
It's time, once again, to Spring Forward as Daylight Savings Time will start on March 9, and clocks will need to be adjusted ahead by one hour. This also means that we will be changing our daily operating hours from opening at 9:30 a.m. to our normal operating hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With the change, guests may enter until 4 p.m. each day.

Have you ever wondered if our animal residents notice the change when Daylight Savings Time starts and ends? Well, in a way. Since zoo animals are used to regular feeding times, they may need to adjust their internal clocks as their feeding schedule changes slightly! And note, even our urban wildlife will need to adapt to changes, as some wildlife prefer to avoid any interactions with humans, who, with DST, will be more active during the darker mornings when some animals are active themselves.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hey Seniors! Join us on March 6!
https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/
Join us for our next Senior Morning on Thursday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.! Enjoy this exclusive docent-led walking tour and see some of our animal early risers during this special time of day when the Zoo is still closed to the general public. Guests 65 and older are eligible to attend this free senior member benefit that includes free parking! Non-members pay just $10 which can be purchased on the day of the event.

Senior Morning takes place on the first Thursday of every month. For more information visit our web page (https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/) .
VIP Savanna Tours Now Available!
https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/
Seeing a giraffe up-close is an experience you will never forget. And you have an opportunity to get up-close to the world's tallest mammal as part of our VIP Savanna Tour which is now available every day! This experience offers participants an informative, narrated walking tour around the 3-acre Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna, led by one of our knowledgeable interpretive ambassador guides. You'll learn about the savanna animals, conservation initiatives and more.

The tour includes a VIP lanyard that entitles you to discounts on food, beverages and gift shop items, and a free carousel ride (restrictions apply). Tours are available at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily and tickets can be purchased both online or at the ticket windows on the day of your visit. Giraffe feeds are dependent on giraffe participation. General admission is not included. Learn more (https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/) .
Members, bring your Friends and Family on SF Resident Free Day!
Our next day for San Francisco residents to enjoy free admission is Wednesday, March 5. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends, family and neighbors within San Francisco to the Zoo for a taste of what they can experience 365 days a year, including access to critically endangered species on the verge of extinction. Once the visit is over, stop by our membership office in Entry Village near the ticketing windows to become a member and join the community of 20,000 households that call the Zoo their second home. Free admission day requires proof of San Francisco residency in the form of a government issued ID.
San Francisco Zoo & Gardens connects all people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

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