Come in Costume for Boo at the Zoo this Weekend!

Thu Oct 23 18:00:16 PDT 2025

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Boo at the Zoo is this Weekend!
https://www.sfzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo-2025/
Join us for our most popular family event, Boo at the Zoo, on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! All activities, including crafts, candy treats, and music, will take place in the Playfield area of the Zoo. Be sure to dress in costume for our Costume Parade and Contest at 12 noon near the Elinor Friend Playground! Dress up as your favorite animal, superhero, or princess for our panel of judges, everyone's a winner!

And of course, you won't want to miss our animal residents receive their pumpkin treats and enrichment, it's always a fun and exciting time!
https://www.sfzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo-2025/
Dia De Los Muertos Nov. 1 & 2
Each year, November 1st marks the beginning of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in Mexico. The holiday is a day of remembrance for deceased loved ones, including family, friends and animals, including pets that have crossed the rainbow bridge.

At the Zoo, all guests are welcome to visit our ofrenda and partake in special arts and crafts at the Leaping Lemur Café. You can add your own photos, flowers, or art to the ofrenda, a decorated altar that serves as a symbolic portal designed to honor and welcome the spirits of departed loved ones back to the world of the living for a visit on November 1 & 2.

The ofrenda will be on display through November 2nd.
Register for Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Walk
https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10312&pg=entry
Join us at the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community with Breakthrough T1D Walk (https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10312&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=2452) , where every step drives research, advocacy, and support to improve lives until a cure is found. This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to raise T1D awareness.

The event takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Registration and general check-in start at 7:30 a.m., program begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 1.16-mile route starts at 9 a.m. All walkers are welcome to enjoy the Zoo from 11 a.m. until closing.

Find out how you can participate—walk, volunteer or donate! (https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR?fr_id=10312&pg=entry)
NEWS TO KNOW
Update on Cecil and Times You Can View Him

Our new male silverback, Cecil, made his official debut last Saturday, and we're glad some of you had a chance to see him in person! As the acclimation process is still on-going, we wanted to inform you that you may, on occasion, not see Cecil or the females outside in their outdoor habitat. At this time, Cecil will have daily access to the yard from morning until 2 to 3 p.m., and can opt to stay inside during this time, or venture outside. Meanwhile, the females can also opt to be outdoors, without him. This will go on until the group has established their places within their new family.

Introducing a new gorilla to an existing group is complex, as they work to get used to one another and how they will all fit into a new family dynamic. This may include challenging one another and shows of dominance, which cause confrontations. Overall, the introductions have mostly gone well, as we allow the group the time they need. Thank you for understanding and we appreciate your on-going patience.
Download our Official App!
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Finding your way around SF Zoo has never been easier! Download our new official app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today, and use the app on your next visit!

Even seasoned Zoo visitors will get a lot out of the app, which highlights daily activities such as keeper talks and events. See what's new, check out animals around the Zoo, shop and even order food online! Plus, purchase tickets and food, and become a Zoo Member, right at your fingertips!

Let us know what you think! The app is the best way to get the latest information about your upcoming visit and it's free! (Photo by Marianne Hale)

Download Today (https://sfzoo.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=05b8326f4402b997fe7a097e3&id=66e9f04592&e=27c92ac642)
National Estate Planning Awareness Week
https://lifelegacy.io/

This week marks National Estate Planning Awareness Week, which was created to remind and encourage people to develop or update their estate plans. Because of you, we are able to meet our mission. Your generosity inspires us, and we want to thank you with a meaningful gift.

Through our friends at LifeLegacy (https://lifelegacy.io/) , you now have free access to will and estate planning tools — secure, simple, and completely free.

This resource allows you to create or update your will at no cost, care for your loved ones with confidence and consider leaving a legacy gift to causes close to your heart, like SF Zoo!

It costs nothing today, but could make a world of difference tomorrow. We thank you for your consideration. (Photo by May Woon)
MEMBER PERKS
Members' Morning on Nov. 5th
Members! Come early on Wednesday, November 5th as part of a special Members' Morning from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. You'll have access to the Zoo upon arrival at the Gatehouse to enjoy the Elinor Friend Playground, and see animals usually active in the a.m.

November 5th is also a San Francisco resident Free Day, when residents can enjoy the Zoo at no cost. Just show an I.D., such as a driver's license or proof of residency and you will be allowed to come into the Zoo for free the entire day. Parking is not included, though free street parking is available.
BOGO for Spooky VR film, JINXED!
It's the spookiest time of year! We invite you to take a trip into the unknown with our limited time showing of JINXED, the spooky virtual reality film now playing at the VR Zone, now located by the entrance of the Exploration Zone.

This action-packed adventure is unlike any of our other VR films as you’ll be immersed within the world’s creepiest fun fair, riding a ghost train, where you will experience one unearthly surprise after another. Your senses will be pushed to the limit on the ride of a lifetime!

Throughout the month of October, Zoo Members receive a BOGO to see JINXED (Jinxed only, does not apply to other VR films).
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