Do you ever get the feeling someone is watching you? Our black-tailed prairie dogs are seen doing a switcheroo, watching you, watching them!
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Join us this Saturday for a fun morning at the for the Walk to honor those touched by brain tumors and gather together as a community. It's not too late to register with one of our two teams (or donate): calendar.ucsf.edu/event/nbts_nor
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On this World Oceans Day, we teamed with dozens of volunteers + Zoo staff to collect over 500 lbs. of trash & debris from Ocean Beach in just 2 hours. Plastic pollution and marine debris have a devastating effect on our oceans & marine life. Small steps make a big difference!
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We’re loving the new vintage collection available now in our gift shop! From water bottles to t-shirts, there’s lots of new items that give that old time vibe!
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Stop what you’re doing to see how important it is to take it easy like our male koala 🐨 Cobar Wollemi…he’s in no rush!
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It’s #WearOrange Weekend as people across the country wear orange in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day & to spread the word to end gun violence. Orange is the color of safety that signals the need to protect each other. Here, we found guests wearing orange too!
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In the mood for a delicious donut? Visit the Leaping Lemur Café today for our National Donut Day Special – a warm churro donut with caramel drizzle! In fact, while you’re there, try our newest menu items, from savory pretzels to hot pasta to tasty sweets! #NationalDonutDay
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Who’s 4 months old? Time sure flies and our wee male mandrill is growing up fast! Still staying close to mom Lulu (she doesn’t let him stray too far!) and very playful! Come see him soon!
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Happy World Parrot 🦜 Day! An important day to celebrate parrot species & raise awareness of the need to protect the over 350 parrot species in the world; including green winged macaws like ours here! Habitat loss & the illegal pet trade have decimated wild populations.
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Is #TongueOutTuesday still a thing? No matter! Here’s our handsome new jaguar going with the flow! He’s adjusting well & settling in nicely since his recent arrival!
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Today we honor those who so bravely served our country by offering active military & veterans free admission with valid military I.D. We can “bearly” wait to see you! 🐻🇺🇸
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How is your Sunday going? Make sure you get in a good stretch, like our participants in our Zen at the Zoo outdoor yoga class!
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Join us as we kick-off our Summer Wildlife Weekends series in Wildlife Theater with presentations & more! During the 3-day weekend, we honor active military & veterans with free admission w/valid military I.D. Thank you for your service to our country. bit.ly/3qf7mpn
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And after his celebration, Gauhati took an extra long nap (and he fell asleep next to his new toy!).
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Happy 28th birthday to Greater one-horned rhino Gauhati! He received two rhino-sized enrichment items, a hanging scratcher and a tipsy Tom, both of which he spent hours enjoying! The items provide stimulation to play and engage. Our guests had a great time watching him!
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Our male mandrill Kiburi turned 5 recently and he received a Hulk-themed birthday party to match his larger than life personality! He showcased his inner Hulk by smashing all the decor, but also shared his treats with his family troop. Happy Birthday! 🎊🎉
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California’s only native freshwater aquatic turtle is the Western pond turtle. It may soon be determined if this reptile is listed on the federal endangered species list. SF Zoo has worked 15yrs on conservation projects to restore their populations. Happy World Turtle Day! 🐢
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It's Int'l Day for Biological Diversity as we celebrate the diversity of all life on earth - animals, insects, plants, fungi & microorganisms. Importantly, it's a day to bring awareness to the decline of biodiversity in many places & understand why our actions count.📷: May Woon
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A little moment with our prehensile tailed porcupine! While known for a prehensile tail that can be used to grasp things like a tree branch when climbing, just check out that rather large nose which helps them to find food. Visit our porcupine in the Lion House!
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Today is World Bee Day 🐝 There are over 20,000 species of bees in the world but Apis mellifera, the European honeybee, is the one we rely on most for pollination and honey production. See bees in action at Greenie’s Conservation Corner & at the Insect Zoo! 📷: May Woon
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Today is Endangered Species Day and all weekend long, we will be highlighting species listed as critically endangered, endangered & vulnerable to extinction. One such species is the elegant East African crowned crane, listed as endangered due to habitat loss.
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Sometimes, rolling around in the grass just makes the day better! Even more so when you’re a red panda!
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) turns 50 years old this year, & it's more important than ever. To commemorate this anniversary, we released a poster featuring portraits of 8 federally listed species that have been put on the road to recovery due to this important law. #ESA50
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Here’s a moment of meerkat zen on this #MeerkatMonday! Did you know that at least one member of a meerkat mob is always on lookout; acting as a sentinel to keep an eye out for predators. Standing up on their hind legs,they use their tail for support & keep an eye out for danger!
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If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this beautiful Puya which only blooms once a year! The gorgeous blue flowering plant is now in its full bloom and can be seen in Entry Village!
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Even our black-tailed prairie dogs share brunch with their mamas on Mother’s Day! Now 12 weeks old, our 10 pups are fully weaned and eating veggies and browse, just like the adults! Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸
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Wishing you a Happy National Train Day! Check out TikTok to take a trip down memory lane and see the amazing journey of our historic Little Puffer miniature steam train, better yet, come take a ride this weekend! tiktok.com/t/ZTRKxgcsw/ 🚂 Choo Choo!
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Here's animal care specialist Chloe to tell you about endangered California tiger salamanders, as we wrap up an exciting Amphibian Week! 🐸
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Big news - there’s a new cat in town! Meet our new male jaguar! He is strikingly handsome w/ a muscular build & beautiful dark spots. We are honored to tell the story of this near threatened species and bring awareness to the challenges they face. Pix: Mike Owyang/Sacramento Zoo.
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Our conservation biologist Ben is with one of our Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs, another of our important local conservation initiatives to repopulate this once abundant species in Yosemite Valley & Sequoia National Park. These frogs really do have yellow legs & bellies!
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Conservation specialist Alex with a peek at our California red-legged frog conservation program. The celebrated “jumping frogs of Calaveras County” made famous by Mark Twain have been in serious population decline. SF Zoo’s program w/partners is helping restore them to Yosemite.
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Here’s Jamie to talk about the Yosemite toad as we continue celebrating Amphibian Week. Yosemite toads, native to the Sierra Nevada, are endangered due to habitat loss. SF Zoo is working to repopulate this species by rearing toads for release. They can live up to 12-15 years!
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It’s Amphibian Week! Join us everyday this week to learn about our local endangered amphibian species, such as the California red-legged frog, and the work we are doing to repopulate them in the wild.
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Happy Coronation Day! Did you know that the male lion is known as the “king of the jungle?” (Actually the plains…) It’s due to the male lion’s lush mane which is like a crown and indicates it’s age & health. Long live the King! #Coronation
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Today is Keep the Five Alive on 5/5, as we bring awareness to the 5 remaining rhino species. It’s a critical time as rhino populations continue to decline due to illegal poaching & habitat loss. Come visit today for a special keeper talk at 2:30 with Greater one-horned Gauhati.
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May the Fourth be with you (and endangered species everywhere!). A little visitor found time to meet some of our animals on this special #StarWarsDay Be sure to check out our TikTok for more! bit.ly/3nrfa6m
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