The San Diego Zoo: Celebrating 90 years

Dear Zoo Friend:

Here's the latest news from the San Diego Zoo
and the Wild Animal Park, too!

New snow leopards
at the Zoo

Visitors to Cat Canyon might spot Everett, one of our two new snow leopards. He was born at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and his potential exhibit-mate, Anna, comes to us from the Memphis Zoo. They met each other while in quarantine at our Zoo and became good friends there. However, Anna is still getting used to her new surroundings, so for now, only Everett can be seen by visitors. And for fans of Mei Xing, the Zoo's other snow leopard, she shares space with our Persian leopard, Tayma, and they alternate days on exhibit.

Last week to "adopt" Su Lin

Thru Aug. 31

Attention all panda fans: This is the last week to adopt our one-year-old panda, Su Lin, through our Adopt-An-Animal program. Adoption packages are available from $35 up to $1,000, and all the proceeds go directly towards purchasing toys and treats for our animals.

Here's more information about the Adopt-An-Animal program.

Cans for Critters recycling drive
for Scouts

Sept. 5-Oct. 20

It's that time of year again when recycling, Scout troops, and the San Diego Zoo get together to form one of the greatest youth conservation awareness programs in the world. Last year, almost 300 Scout troops raised $36,697.98! This year we are hoping to raise $50,000 for the endangered species conservation work we do around the world.

To get your troop involved, register online now. There will be plenty of new and exciting prizes this year for our top can collectors. Let's make 2006 go out with a "Roar for Recycling" and endangered species conservation!

If you have a school group that might be interested in helping the San Diego Zoo save species through recycling, stay tuned for our spring Cans for Critters drive for schools.

Here's more information about Cans for Critters.

Sunset Safari '06:
The Jarrett Meeker Foundation Fund-raiser

Sun., Oct. 22, 5-9 p.m.

Fun for the whole family, Sunset Safari, the Jarrett Meeker Foundation's annual fund-raising dinner and auction, includes the chance to meet some wonderful Wild Animal Park residents during special animal encounters, as well as the opportunity to sample fine cuisine, beer, and wines from premier restaurants, caterers, breweries, and vintners. Unique prizes will be offered up for bidding in a silent and a live auction. As always, a special show featuring Joan Embery (pictured) and her exotic animal friends will be the highlight of the evening.

The Jarrett Meeker Foundation raises funds for underprivileged San Diego County children to participate in Zoo and Wild Animal Park education programs and funds assembly programs for schools. Make your reservations today!

Here's more information about Sunset Safari.

Issue: August 25, 2006

Online poll

Help choose the animals for the 2007 ZOONOOZ calendar. Vote now!

Online ticket special

Now thru Sept. 4

Save over $8 when you purchase an adult Wild Animal Park ticket online! Adult admission is only $19.99 (regular price is $28.50). Offer applies to online, print-at-home tickets for adults (no discount on child ticket). Tickets must be purchased and used by September 4, 2006. Offervalid only for print-at-home tickets; cannot be purchased at the gate.

as a bonus...

Food discount coupon!

Now through Sept. 4

Purchase your Zoo or Wild Animal Park tickets online with our print-at-home feature, and a bonus coupon for 10% off a meal at select Zoo or Park restaurants will also print out!  Coupons must be redeemed by September 4.

Cheetah Run Safari at the Wild Animal Park

Our special Safari trucks transport small groups of spectators to a naturally rustic encampment where you'll stand just feet away from a sleek, lightning-quick cheetah whooshing by in hot pursuit of a mechanical lure. The 1½-hour experience includes up-close encounters with other African wildlife, light refreshments, and a souvenir photo of our cheetah.

Cheetah Run Safaris are available most Saturdays and Sundays. Space is limited. For information and reservations, please call (619) 718-3000, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here's more information about Cheetah Run Safari.

Here's a profile on the cheetahs.