San Diego Zoo Wild Times, December 2015

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December 12-January 3

Jungle Bells presented by California Coast Credit Union, at the Zoo

December 31

Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner at the Zoo

January 23

Albert's Winter Brewmaster Dinner at the Zoo

 

A New Baby to "Love" at the Park

The Safari Park's newest Sumatran tiger cub is on exhibit at the Animal Care Center, and the little guy is ready for "love" from his public! His name is Suka, which means "loved" in Malay. The feisty feline is also taking daily noontime trips to the Park's Tull Family Tiger Trail to acquaint him with the exhibit, which will eventually be his home. Park visitors can see Suka at the Animal Care Center from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. and 3 to 4:45 p.m. daily. You can check out Tiger Cam to watch him and our other six Sumatran tigers.

Read more about Suka
Catch him on Tiger Cam

The Sound of the Season: Jungle Bells!

Ring in holiday merriment at the San Diego Zoo's Jungle Bells presented by California Coast Credit Union, tomorrow, December 12, 2015, through January 3, 2016. The Zoo has been transformed with twinkle lights, festive decorations, holiday treats, animal encounters, and fun for the whole family! The holiday magic includes visits with Santa (through December 25), animal-shaped light sculptures, the miniature train, music, and special entertainment. And don't forget Happy Holidays Happens at Albert's Restaurant, with drink and appetizer specials from 3 to 5 p.m. daily (through January 3). Join us for holiday cheer—we'll be there with bells on!

Jungle Bells events

Win Your Way to Cabo with Alaska Airlines

In support of San Diego Zoo Global's efforts to keep California condors soaring over California and Mexico, our official airline partner, Alaska Airlines, is offering you the chance to win a free, round-trip getaway for two from San Diego to Los Cabos, Mexico! Enter by December 31, 2015 and you may find yourself soaring south for an all-expenses-paid, three-night stay for two, courtesy of Alaska Airlines and the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Golf & Spa Resort in Los Cabos! Enter now and keep your feathers crossed!

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It's Holiday Panda-monium!

There are just two days left to purchase the perfect holiday gift for the animal lover in your life! Make an impact this holiday season with one of our symbolic adoption packages, where you can adopt animals like a panda, cheetah, giraffe, and many more. With half of your purchase going toward animal enrichment like holiday toys and treats for our animal friends, and the rest going directly toward our conservation efforts around the world, your gift will make a difference! But you need to hurry—orders need to be received by this Sunday, December 13, 2015, to ensure that your package arrives by December 24, 2015. Use promo code ASWH15 to save an extra $10 on your gift!

Adopt an Animal holiday gifts

Brighten Your New Year with SunPower

What's that on the roof? It's not Santa—it's solar power, saving the planet and saving you money in the new year!

Turning to the sun for clean energy reduces carbon emissions and our need for fossil fuels, providing a healthier world for our families and species around the globe. SunPower, the Official Solar Energy Sponsor of the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, wants to help you go green (and save green) in 2016.

As a pioneer in the solar industry with over 30 years of experience, SunPower provides its customers with the highest-performing, most reliable solar technology on the market, designed to optimize your savings.

And because you've been extra good this year, there's even a special bonus for Zoo members who go solar with SunPower: a $500 mail-in rebate! It's a gift for your pocketbook—and the planet. Terms and conditions apply. See sunpower.com/sdzoo for more information.

Go Solar with SunPower

Exciting Changes for ZOONOOZ!

For our centennial in 2016, there are some exciting changes for ZOONOOZ! The print magazine has an updated design and new features; it will be mailed to members six times per year, every other month. In addition, we're introducing a beautiful new digital ZOONOOZ site that you can access on any device at any time. All you need is a web browser, and it's mobile friendly. Choose from story categories like Animals, Plants, Keeper Notes, Saving Species, and Wild and Fun; and new posts are published every week. The new digital ZOONOOZ site is available now. It's a wild new world—we hope you'll join us there!

ZOONOOZ website

Albert's Winter Brewmaster Dinner at the Zoo

Raise a refreshing glass of beer and celebrate at Albert's Winter Brewmaster Dinner, featuring Mike Hess Brewing, on January 23, 2016. Our Executive Chef Chris Mirguet and Albert's Chef Charles Boukas will pair their culinary genius with exciting beer selections. Join us at Albert's for an evening of fantastic food, stellar brews, and great company! Reception with animal ambassadors in the Treetops Banquet Room starts at 6 p.m., dinner in Albert's Restaurant follows at 6:45.

Cost for members is $69 per person, plus tax and gratuity; $82 per person for nonmembers, plus tax and gratuity. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

For reservations, call 619-718-3000. Reservations and more information are also available online.

Albert's Winter Brewmaster Dinner

Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner at the Zoo

Celebrate another fantastic year, at Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner! On December 31, Executive Chef Chris Mirguet and Albert's Chef Charles Boukas will prepare a special gourmet dinner, with seating beginning at 5 p.m.

Cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and wine pairing is available for an additional $15. Nonmembers add Zoo admission.

For reservations, call 619-685-3200 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily and ask for the New Year's Eve Dinner. Reservations and more information are also available online.

Albert's Mildly Wild New Year's Eve Dinner

Share Your Zoo Memories

The Zoo turns 100 next year, and we want you to be part of the celebration! If you have souvenirs or other mementos of your Zoo visits, we would love to see them—and possibly include them in our Centennial exhibit. You can get all the details by visiting the San Diego Zoo Centennial website. Don't your memories belong in the Zoo?

Share Your Zoo Memories

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San Diego Zoo Global Sponsors

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Reward yourself for enjoying Coca-Cola beverages by joining www.mycokerewards.com. We are proud to be the official beverage sponsor of the Zoo and Safari Park. Open Happiness Today.

 

Explore More. Spend Less.

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Sheraton Hacienda del Mar

Discover a Cabo San Lucas resort like no other—a tucked-away oceanfront enclave framed by colorful Mediterranean architecture and endless views of the Sea of Cortez.

Zebra Cakes Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a Caravan Safari Tour for four at the Safari Park! Submit your entry at www.zebracakes.com. Happy snacking!

 

Go Solar and Save

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Squooshi Panda Snaq™ Pack

We contribute 20% of each Panda Snaq™ Pack purchase to San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy, dedicated to saving giant pandas and other species worldwide. Grab yours online today!