Roar & Pour, Zoo’s Birthday, and the start of Summer!

Thu Jun 5 09:02:49 PDT 2025

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tickets Now Available for Roar & Pour!
https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/

In just a few short weeks, summer's newest go-to event, Roar & Pour (https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/)  will take place on Friday, June 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.! You'll want to join us for this unique outdoor wine tasting event with a wild twist, which supports our wildlife conservation programs.
Guests can enjoy a fun evening, sipping, strolling and socializing while tasting a variety of wines from top wineries and artisan food samples, and see animals such as African lions, grizzly bears and Magellanic penguins.

Roar & Pour guests will also receive a commemorative tasting glass, free rides on the historic Little Puffer miniature steam train and Wild Explorer virtual reality film experience. A DJ will be on hand, spinning a mix of summer vibes!

Two ticket levels are available: General Admission at $125 and a VIP Experience at $250 and offers an exclusive Premium Wine and Food Experience and giraffe feeding (limited space available). Winery Lineup Announcement coming soon! Follow us on our social platforms and check Animail to get the newest announcements. Learn more or purchase tickets here (https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/) .

Roar & Pour supports the Zoo's wildlife conservation programs. Open to ages 21+ with ID; children or strollers will not be admitted. Refunds will not be issued for purchased tickets. Parking is complimentary. The event will take place rain or shine.
Celebrate the Zoo's Birthday on June 14!
https://www.sfzoo.org/calendar/zoobilation/

As we countdown to our big 100th birthday in just a few years, we are pulling out all the stops to celebrate each year leading to the Big 100!

Join us for a fun Zoobilation on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a fun kid's dance party and watch as our animals enjoy birthday-themed enrichment! The party will take place around the Elinor Friend Playground area, with music, face art (eye designs and face jewelry) and costumed animal characters. Plus you won't want to miss the Animal Puppet Show at two times: 12-12:45 p.m. and 1:15-2 p.m.

New! Animal Enrichment Presentation Schedule (subject to change):

10:30 a.m.    Lemurs (Lemur Forest)/Gorillas (Gorilla Preserve)
11:00 a.m.    Bird Aviary (across from Koala Crossing)/Goats (Family Farm)
11:30 a.m.    Flamingo (by Lemur Cafe)/Baird's Tapir (Puente al Sur)
12:00 noon    Giraffe (Acacia Plaza) & zebra (north Savanna)/Orangutan
(Great Ape Passage)
12:30 p.m.    Meet animals at the Animal Rescue & Conservation Center
(Exploration Zone)
3:30 p.m.     Komodo dragon (Komodo Crossing)
Bike Ride with Dad!
https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/

Hey Dads! We're offering a special BikeAbout (https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/)  just for you on Father's Day!

Bring the whole family and join us for this unique riding tour around the Zoo on Sunday, June 15 starting at 8:30 a.m. This 60-minute bicycle tour will focus on what paternal care looks like throughout the animal kingdom. And as an extra special treat after your tour, you will get to meet our family of reticulated giraffes where you will get up-close and personal!

Pre-registration is required and participants must provide their own bikes and bike locks. No strollers or scooters are allowed. All bikes need to be outside of the Zoo by 10 a.m. when we open to the general public.

Zoo Member - $45 per peddler
Non-Member - $55 per peddler
Free for children piggy-backing on an adult's bike.

Zoo admission is not included. Discounted admission is available for purchase at ticketing windows on the day of the tour. Parking is included. Visit the Tours (https://www.sfzoo.org/tours-2/)  page for more information and register online.
CONSERVATION
Spotlight on Coquerel's Sifaka
https://www.sfzoo.org/coquerels-sifaka/
Our pair of Coquerel's sifaka (https://www.sfzoo.org/coquerels-sifaka/) (Propithecus coquereli) are easily recognizable medium-sized lemurs, with a mostly white head, body and tail and brown patches on the chest, arms and thighs, and on their face, ears and the bottoms of their hands and feet. What makes them truly distinct is the way they move about, their locomotion! Sifaka have a unique posture and hop bi-pedally with arms outstretched when moving on the ground. They are also big leapers, able to propel themselves a distance of 20-30 feet while moving from tree to tree!

The Coquerel's sifaka is listed as critically endangered in the IUCN Red List with a population in their forest habitat of Madagascar in continuing decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation from slash and burn agriculture, deforestation for livestock farming and charcoal production. Local traditions typically prevent the hunting of this species for food, but it is still a prevalent threat, even in protected areas.

SF Zoo participates in the AZA's Prosimian Taxon Advisory Group and the Malagasy Fauna Interest Group. See our Coquerel's sifakas, "Karen" and "Neil" at the sifaka habitat adjacent to the Lipman Family Lemur Forest and Madagascar Center.
World Oceans Day
As one of just a few zoological parks located by an ocean, we are truly a coastal zoo, where the ocean breezes serve as a natural filtering system, resulting in cleaner air. It is one of the many benefits of "living" on the coast, especially when it comes to our educational programs that relate to the ocean, allowing us to "show and tell." On this World Oceans Day, we hope you'll join us as we celebrate the vital role oceans play, and why we must continue to protect our ocean environment and save marine life.

We know that the growing plastic pollution in our oceans is having an increasing negative effect in our marine life, as microplastics are ingested by marine organisms, and in turn, humans ingest certain fish and other marine animals, while microplastic also effects ecosystems.  This is why we discourage use of single-use plastics and encourage reusable alternatives. In our Zoo restaurants, we do not offer single-use plastics and instead have for purchase reusable bottles, as well as compostable cups, utensils and plates.

Thank you for making a difference! On Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, visit our pop-up World Oceans Day conservation table from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the Lion Fountain and Penguin Island.
NEWS TO KNOW
Pride Month is Here!

Happy Pride Month! We join San Francisco and the LBGQT+ community in celebrating PRIDE all month long! As part of our diverse community, SF Zoo offers a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.

As part of Pride Month, our Gift Shop is offering themed merchandise, including an all-new t-shirt featuring a giraffe silhouette with a rainbow background, and a selection of colorful water bottles.

Show your pride and visit SF Zoo!
Inspire, Educate and Make a Difference!
https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs-draft/docents/
Zoo Docents connect guests with our amazing animal ambassadors through storytelling and education to inspire conservation action. Become part of a passionate community of nature lovers.

Join us for our upcoming Docent Information Session on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Zoo's Lurie Education Center. This special event includes engaging presentations, a behind-the-scenes zoo tour, a hands-on biofact demonstration, light refreshments, and complimentary parking.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! RSVP to join at sfzoodocents.org (mailto:join at sfzoodocents.org)

If you are unable to attend on July 12, visit the Docent Program page (https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs-draft/docents/) for a schedule of upcoming sessions.

San Francisco Zoo & Gardens connects all people with wildlife, inspires caring for nature and advances conservation action.

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