Happy Endangered Species Day!

Thu May 15 09:10:08 PDT 2025

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CONSERVATION
Spotlight on Bali Myna
https://www.sfzoo.org/bali-myna/
We're excited to share that our pair of Bali mynas (https://www.sfzoo.org/bali-myna/) (Leucopsar rothschildi) have successfully hatched a pair of chicks, now fledglings that will soon be visible for guests to view at the enclosure located inside the Lion House!

As the national bird of Bali where their entire range is located in the Bali Barat Nature Reserve on the island of Indonesia in Bali, Bali mynas are critically endangered due to the caged bird trade where a single bird can fetch thousands of dollars on the black market. In 2001, there were only six individuals left in the wild and populations were being maintained by the release of captive birds.  Today, according to the IUCN Red List, there are fewer than approximately 50 birds estimated in the wild. However, the population of those found in AZA-accredited institutions number about 1,000 individuals that work with the Bali Myna Species Survival Plan, of which our fledglings are a part of.

Male and female Bali mynas are similar in appearance, weighing about 3 ounces, and are about 10 inches in length. They are almost all white, with the exception of their wing and tail tips which are black. They have a crest and bright blue skin around the eyes, while their bill is yellowish/brown and their legs are a blue/gray. You might hear them vocalize, as both male and female make a series of sharp, chattering calls. They are monogamous and will lay a clutch of 2-3 eggs that both parents will help feed together.
Join us for Endangered Species Day on May 16 & 17
Year after year, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species must update their number of species listed as threatened with extinction. These endangered species now number over 16,000 endangered species and nearly 4,000 as critically endangered, not to mention the thousands of plants also close to extinction. One of the reasons why we acknowledge Endangered Species Day is to call attention and raise awareness of the importance of protecting and saving endangered species.

As part of Endangered Species Day, we celebrate the success of the Endangered Species Act in protecting our most vulnerable plant and animal species with 99% of species protected under the Endangered Species Act have been saved from extinction, including the humpback whale, grizzly bear and bald eagle. Protecting wildlife now and for future generations is critical for the health of our planet and all its inhabitants.

Join us on Friday and Saturday, May 16 & 17 at our conservation pop-up table located at the entrance of the Lipman Family Lemur Forest boardwalk (near the Leaping Lemur Café), to learn more about endangered species on Endangered Species Day.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Calling all Yogis! Spots Available this Saturday!
https://www.sfzoo.org/zen-at-the-zoo/

There's still time to sign up for this Saturday's Zen at the Zoo! (https://www.sfzoo.org/special-programs/) The most unique yoga experience is back for its 2025 series which takes place right in the middle of the Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna. Practice Vinyasa Flow, which unites breath to movement while offering a variety of poses, as giraffe and zebra graze nearby in this intimate, private setting.

Zen at the Zoo is suitable for all skill levels, and each one-hour session takes place once a month starting on this Saturday, May 17. Expect a well-rounded practice involving sun salutations, standing and seated postures and a strong focus on the power of breath.

Sessions are $25 for Members and $50 for non-members/general public and includes Zoo admission for the full day. Learn more (https://www.sfzoo.org/zen-at-the-zoo/) .
Docent Info session this Saturday!
https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs-draft/docents/

Zoo Docents bring SF Zoo to life, inspiring guests with their passion for wildlife and conservation. As a volunteer, you'll connect people with animals, foster conservation awareness, and enjoy a supportive community of fellow animal lovers.

Interested individuals can join us for an informational event on Saturday, May 17th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lurie Education Center. Enjoy 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 (mailto:join at sfzoodocents.org) .  Learn (https://www.sfzoo.org/volunteer-programs-draft/docents/)  how you can become a part of our exciting docent program!
Support SF Zoo!
https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/

Celebrate summer with Roar & Pour (https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/) , an all-new outdoor wine tasting event with a wild twist! This special fundraising event takes place on Friday, June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Zoo. Guests can enjoy a fun evening, sipping, strolling and socializing while tasting a variety of wines from top wineries and artisan food samples, while seeing 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). 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.
NEWS TO KNOW
Calling All Nature Trail Volunteers!
https://www.sfzoo.org/nature-trail/
You can be a part of our most popular youth volunteer program with the return this summer of Nature Trail (https://www.sfzoo.org/nature-trail/) , which offers guests up-close encounters with our ambassador animals along a winding, wooded trail. What makes this program so special are the teens who manage each animal station, providing fascinating facts about animals and conservation.

If you're between the ages of 12-14 and have a sincere interest in animals, enjoy working with people and are enthusiastic and dependable, this program is for you! This summer program runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, where you will assist in presenting animals, from armadillos to chinchillas, tortoises, lizards and snakes known as our ambassador animals as part of the Koret Animal Rescue and Conservation Center. Your responsibilities will include engaging with guests, sharing fun and educational facts and fostering a deeper appreciation of the natural world.

Importantly, you'll come away with valuable experience, such as public speaking and building lifelong friendships and sharing a unique camaraderie with fellow Nature Trailers and Zoo staff.

Learn (https://www.sfzoo.org/nature-trail-program/) how you can become a Nature Trail volunteer!
May is AAPI Heritage Month
Living in the Bay Area, we are fortunate to be part of one of the most diverse places in the country. The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and we celebrate and acknowledge not only the many ethnic groups and cultures represented here with our staff and guests, but also the many animal species from Asia that reside here.

Throughout our Asian Conservation Zone, you can find a Komodo dragon, native to Indonesia, a Bactrian camel, whose habitats range in Central Asia, specifically Mongolia and China, red pandas from the Himalayas and southwestern China, snow leopards found in the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, Przewalski's horse which inhabit Mongolia, Kazakhstan and China, and of course, our Greater one-horned rhino, native to northeastern India and southern Nepal, among other animals here.

Happy AAPI Heritage Month!
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