San Diego Zoo Wild Times, July 2017. Ayoung toucan seen in profile.

Share This

Facebook Twitter Google+ Email
 

Member Specials

This month's savings on merchandise, food, and more.

Renew Online

Renew your Zoo Membership online, and don't miss a day of membership benefits!

Not a Member?

Become one and join our pride!

Upcoming Events

 
June 18 through September 4

Nighttime Zoo presented by your San Diego County Toyota Dealers, at the Zoo

June 24 through August 13

Summer Safari presented by your San Diego County Toyota Dealers, at the Safari Park

July 22

Spirits Dinner at the Safari Park, featuring Malahat Spirits Co.


"Toucan" Play this Game

A young toucan hatchlings looks at you upside down. Watch Video.

What's more exciting than the Zoo's first toco toucan hatching in more than 30 years? The Zoo's first two hatchings in more than 30 years! It was twice the celebration when a pair of toucan chicks fledged last week in the Zoo's Parker Aviary. Guests can see the feathered cuties as they flutter about with mom and explore their habitat.

Watch the birdies!

 

Baby Boom at the Park

A white-lipped gnu with her calf.

What's "gnu" to see at the Park? A bevy of new babies—from white-lipped gnu and eastern giant eland calves to Thomson's gazelle fawns and other youngsters—are kicking up their heels in the field exhibits. The pitter-patter of little feet also includes South African springbok and ellipsen waterbuck youngsters. Want to watch the kids? Take the Africa Tram and see how many little ones you can spot!

Summer Fun at the Zoo and Safari Park

Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks logoSummer's here, and so are fun-filled celebrations at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park! Through September 4, you can "rock and roar" at Nighttime Zoo presented by your San Diego County Toyota Dealers, as we celebrate Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks with live music, fun family activities, African-themed entertainment, surprise encounters, and a larger-than-life animal puppet procession. And don't miss "Happy Happens" at Albert's Restaurant, from 3 to 5 p.m. through September 4, which offers specialty cocktails, select wines or beers, and appetizers from the $6 and $7 menu.

Visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/nighttimezoo for more details.

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Summer Safari presented by ToyotaDon't miss your chance to experience a world of exciting entertainment at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Summer Safari presented by your San Diego County Toyota Dealers, through August 13 only! Performances from locales around the globe, including Africa, Thailand, India, the Pacific Islands, and Mexico will fill the village with dazzling sights and sounds. Shows throughout the afternoon offer something for everyone, and Bollywood-style dancers will have everyone moving to fun, bouncy rhythms. Enjoy acrobatic feats, rhythmic drumming, colorful music and dance, a flag-filled world-themed show, and much more!

Visit sdzsafaripark.org/summersafari for more details.

Breakfast at Penguins at the Zoo

Close up of the head of an African penguinThe special guests at this morning event on July 22 will be decked out in black and white, but you still don't need to wear a tux for Breakfast at Penguins! Visit the Zoo before it opens to enjoy a buffet breakfast while you watch our African penguins waddle, swim, and play. An exclusive view of our new Penguin Beach, and a special keeper talk and animal presentation are all part of Breakfast at Penguins, which begins at 7:45 a.m.

Cost is $49 plus tax; nonmembers add Zoo admission. For reservations, call 619-718-3000 or book online.

Information and reservations for Breakfast at Penguins

Take a Bite Out of Extinction!

San Diego Zoo Food Wine & Brew Celebration presented by ASML-CYMERJoin us on Saturday, September 23, for this year's Food, Wine & Brew Celebration presented by ASML and Cymer. Sample offerings from more than 160 of Southern California's best food, wine, and beer vendors. Soar above it all on Skyfari, light up the night at the glow party, and dance like a rock star at seven live stages throughout the Zoo.

Unleash your inner party animal while you support and defend wildlife! Last chance to save $25—buy your early bird tickets today!

Food, Wine & Brew Celebration

Plush PalsVervet Monkey Plush

What better way to get in the swing of Conrad Prebys Africa Rocks than to take home a cuddly version of some of its biggest stars? Choose from a blue-eyed black lemur, vervet monkey, Coquerel's sifaka, red-collared lemur, or ring-tailed lemur. Each measuring 20 inches long, these plush primates are ready to rock—and they are only available at Zoo and Safari Park gift shops or at shopzoo.com. Free Standard USPS ground shipping is valid on orders of $50 or more, after promotions and discounts are applied.

Plush Pals

Spirits Dinner at the Safari Park

Malahat Spirits Co. On Saturday, July 22 in Mombasa Pavilion, enjoy a fun visit with our animal ambassadors at 5:30 p.m., then join us for a delicious, four-course gourmet meal specially prepared by Chef Joshua Mireles to accompany selections from Malahat Spirits Co. A representative from Malahat Spirits Co. will be on hand to present the spirits with each course.

Cost is $84 per person, plus tax and parking. Nonmembers add Safari Park admission. Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Spirits Dinner at the Park featuring Malahat Spirits Co.

Go Wild with ZOONOOZ Online!

langur babyThroughout this month, ZOONOOZ Online magazine offers a close-up look at raising a langur baby, introduces you to Nubian ibex, brings you face-to-face with babirusas, explores astonishing cycads, and takes a look at the teamwork between fig trees and fig wasps. ZOONOOZ Online is mobile friendly, and all you need is a web browser. Check it out!

ZOONOOZ website

Members get in free all year: Give the gift of membership

 

This Month's Featured Partners

Logo: Summer Drive Sales Event

Summer Drive Sales Event

Your San Diego County Toyota Dealers have got what it takes for you to enjoy summer, with big savings like zero APR on 13 models, factory cash back on 17 models, and low leases. buyatoyota.com

Logo: Coca-Cola

Taste the Feeling

Coca-Cola is proud to be the official beverage sponsor of the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Visit coca-cola.com.

Logo: Alaska Airlines

Join Mileage Plan Today

Sign up by July 31, 2017, and receive 5,000 bonus miles when you fly by September 30, 2017. alaskamileageplan.com

Logo: From our family to yours since 1958 -- Land O' Frost great tasting lunchmeats

GO WILD!

You could win a San Diego Zoo Safari Park Experience! Look for specially marked packages of Land O'Frost Premium lunchmeat for your code to enter. landofrost.com/wild

 

El Americano the movie

Coming to DVD June 13

El Americano tells the story of Cuco, a young parrot who is looking for his superhero in Hollywood and finds the hero within himself. Learn more at facebook.com/elamericanothemovie.

Logo: wee gallery

Smart Art for Little Minds

One of our newest partners, Wee Gallery creates beautiful and sustainable gifts for little ones and proudly supports San Diego Zoo Global's wildlife conservancy programs. Check out these cute rhino T-shirts.