June is Zoo & Aquarium Month!

Thu May 29 09:10:06 PDT 2025

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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.

Be sure to check the schedule of animal enrichment presentations, which include lemurs, gorillas, flamingos, tapir, giraffe and zebra, Komodo dragon, orangutan and animals in the ARC, Family Farm and Exploration Zone.
Yoga in the African Savanna Donga
https://www.sfzoo.org/zen-at-the-zoo/

Where else can you practice outdoor yoga surrounded by African animals? Our African Savanna's donga of course! The donga in this case is the area that is located right in the middle of our three-acre Leanne B. Roberts African Savanna, where you can view animals, such as giraffes, zebras and ostriches, from different vantage points as they move about freely within their habitat. The donga is where you will set up your yoga mat for an hour of Vinyasa Flow, truly a time to relax and get into the moment.

As the most unique yoga experience around, you'll practice a variety of poses, uniting breath to movement. Zen at the Zoo is suitable for all skill levels. The next one-hour, once-a-month session will take place on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the Zoo opens to the public. Expect a well-rounded practice invoving 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/) .
Northern California Brain Tumor Walk
https://braintumor.org/event/northern-california-brain-tumor-walk/

Register today for the Northern California Brain Tumor Walk that takes place on Saturday, June 14 at the Zoo! Support the National Brain Tumor Society during this important event to raise awareness and funding to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families.

Join the Northern California brain tumor community for a morning of celebration, remembrance and hope. Event registration is $25 for adults and $20 for youth (12 and younger); free for children (3 and younger). Registration includes Zoo admission for the entire day, a full continental breakfast and a private event experience featuring an opening ceremony, a celebration of life, survivor tribute, silent auction and more. Learn more and register.  (https://braintumor.org/event/northern-california-brain-tumor-walk/)
Father's Day BikeAbout
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.
Tickets Now Available for Roar & Pour!
https://www.sfzoo.org/roar-and-pour/

Summer just got better! Come experience 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 7:30 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, 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). 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.
CONSERVATION
Spotlight on Blue-Throated Macaw
https://www.sfzoo.org/blue-throated-macaw/
You can find our pair of colorful, critically endangered blue-throated macaws (https://www.sfzoo.org/blue-throated-macaw/) (Ara glaucogularis) inside the Lion House. Blue-throated macaws are one of the most endangered macaw species in the wild and listed as critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. As of 2021, the number of mature individuals is between just 208-303 where they are found in a small area of north central Bolivia.

At approximately 33 inches long, they have a wingspan of three feet and weigh around 1.5 lbs. They have bright blue feathers on their head and wings, bright yellow feathers on their chest and tail, and a distinctive blue patch on the throat, which gives the species its name and differentiates it from the similar looking blue and yellow macaw. They also have 5-6 stripes on their face, below the eye, with a pattern that is unique to each macaw.

Blue-throated macaws are threatened by habitat loss, specifically logging and burning of habitat, where they are found in forests and savannas. They are also threatened by the pet trade and predators, such as raptors, coatis and brown capuchin monkeys.

We celebrate World Parrot Day on May 31st! Come visit our wide array of parrot species, including those found in our Exploration Zone - the Hyacinth macaws, Salvin's Amazon and yellow-naped Amazon, and at the bird aviary located across from Koala Crossing!
NEWS TO KNOW
Zoo & Aquarium Month
June is just around the corner and the entire month is celebrated as National Zoo and Aquarium Month! For zoo fans, it's a great time to get to know the important roles that zoos and aquariums play when it comes to education, conservation and research, and also as a place to see a variety of animal species, many endangered in the wild.

As part of this special month, we also recognize the dedicated work of our staff and volunteers, who not only work to care for our animal residents, from all our animal caretakers, veterinary team, nutrition, wellness and animal behavior staff, our conservation and research teams, and those who manage the other vital Zoo departments, such as guest service representatives, education and interpretive ambassador staff, environmental services and maintenance crews, horticulture, gift shop and restaurant employees, security personnel, and our administrative team that includes marketing, events, fundraising, membership, finance, IT and human resources. And of course, thanks to our volunteers, from our amazing docents to our youth and adult volunteers!  It takes teamwork and a shared passion to support our mission every day.

You can observe National Zoo and Aquarium Month by visiting your local zoo or aquarium, attending events and participating in programs. We encourage you to learn why conservation is so important in protecting species and preserving biodiversity. Donations (https://www.sfzoo.org/donate-today/) also go a long way in helping us continue our work.
For Your Future Veterinarian
Visit our Zoo Gift Shop for one of our newest specials - an Animal Care Bundle for the future veterinarian in your life!

For just $38.99 plus tax, the Care Bundle includes an animal carrying case and a set of kid-sized veterinary tools with a stethoscope, forceps, scissors, tray, medical chart and stopwatch, plus your choice of one of five plush animals. Choose from a hippo, red panda, orangutan, gorilla and cheetah for your little one.

By the way, this image was taken in our own Zoo Hospital and was a big hit with our vet team! Available at the Gift Shop located in Entry Village.
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