San Diego Zoo Wild Times, October 2014

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November 27

Albert’s Thanksgiving Buffet, at the Zoo

November 27

Thanksgiving Buffet at the Safari Park

December 12—January 4

Jungle Bells presented by California Coast Credit Union

December 12—January 4

Happy Holidays Happens at Albert’s Restaurant, at the Zoo

December 31

Albert’s “Mildly Wild” New Year’s Eve Dinner, at the Zoo

 

Cheetah Cub Cuteness at the Park

Four adorable cheetah cubs are keeping their mom busy and delighting visitors at the Safari Park. The almost-four-month-old cheetah cubs, two males and two females, are exploring their new habitat at the Safari Park’s Okavango Outpost. Under the watchful eye of their mother, Addison, the two boys (Wgasa and Refu) and two girls (Pumzika and Mahala) are romping around and chasing birds—and each other. Longtime Park fans may be a bit familiar with the cubs’ monikers: the spotted cuties were named in honor of former areas at the Park.

Watch the video and conduct your own “spot check”

A Bat By Any Other Name…

The Safari Park’s young female Rodrigues fruit bat is no doubt head over heels for her new name, which was given to her via our online naming contest! After tallying more than 5,500 votes, “Batilda” came out head and shoulders (or, for a bat, feet and torso) above the rest. Although she was initially abandoned by her parents, our animal care team swooped in, giving her a second chance at life. Now the healthy and happy youngster has become quite the ambassador for this critically endangered species. Even though less than 4,000 Rodrigues fruit bats remain, we have hope for this species!

To find out how you can help endangered species and animals like Batilda, visit EndExtinction.org

Watch a bat-tastic video

Aussie Outback Birthday Parties at the Zoo

Celebrate your child’s birthday with our Aussie Outback Birthdays, a once-in-a-lifetime Australian adventure! Children ages 10 and younger will enjoy a special birthday celebration in our Aussie Outback party room, hosted by our knowledgeable and fun-loving Zoo educators. The birthday bash includes up-close animal presentations and entertainment by the zany Dr. Zoolittle. Zoo decorations, cake and juice, and fun, Zoo-themed birthday activities are all a part of this unique party package. Call 619-685-3259 to speak with an event specialist or email us at events@sandiegozoo.org for more information.

Aussie Outback Birthdays

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Zoo and Safari Park

Leave the cooking and cleanup to us this year and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast at the Zoo or Safari Park! On November 27, both the Zoo and Park will offer a bountiful Thanksgiving buffet, complete with all the trimmings. At the Park’s Hunte Nairobi Pavilion, two seatings are available: at noon and 3 p.m. In the Zoo’s Treetops Banquet Room, continuous seating is available from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $44.95 for adults and $18.95 for children ages 3-11, plus tax and gratuity (and parking at the Safari Park). Admission is required for nonmembers.

Thanksgiving Buffet at the Zoo
Thanksgiving Buffet at the Safari Park

Happy Holidays Happens at Albert’s Restaurant

From December 12 through January 4 (except December 24), celebrate the season with selections from a specially priced Happy Hour menu offered from 3 to 5 p.m. daily. Get in the spirit with Albert’s Happy Holidays Happens!

When In Drought—Save Every Drop!

"A drop in the bucket" can add up to a lot! San Diego County is in a Drought Alert condition with mandatory water-use restrictions, and San Diego Zoo Global is coordinating with the San Diego County Water Authority on a new regional campaign to help encourage residents and businesses to conserve this precious resource. The campaign, "When In Drought: Save every day, every way," also aims to thank those who are already taking action to conserve water. The campaign's website also offers ideas to help keep tabs on your tap—and other water-use habits to watch.

What to Do "When In Drought"

Three Ways to Enjoy Digital ZOONOOZ

San Diego Zoo Global’s magazine, ZOONOOZ, is now available in a digital format that can be accessed three ways. The November issue, featuring our 2015 calendar, highlights our conservation efforts and is available for download on an iPad through iTunes, and on the Kindle Fire. If you don’t have a tablet, you can visit the Zoo’s website and enjoy the issue through a version that can be viewed on a desktop computer, Apple or Android tablet, or smartphone.

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ZOONOOZ Web Reader

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Wild Takeout Offer

Receive a discount admission offer to the Zoo and Safari Park when placing a Domino’s Pizza takeout order at any participating San Diego/Orange County location.

 

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