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San Diego Zoo: Zoo Chatter: April 25, 2011

Upcoming Events

 
Through May 8

Butterfly Jungle at the Park presented by Baskin-Robbins

April 30

Behind-the-Scenes Safari: Veterinary Medical Center Tour at the Park

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Hello, "Handsome" Stranger!

 A male jaguar named Guapo, which means "handsome" or "good-looking," has moved into our cat complex at Elephant Odyssey at the Zoo. Five-year-old Guapo is the fourth big cat to call this area home. We hope he's particularly attractive to Nindiri, our lady jaguar, and that romance (and cubs!) will blossom.

Read more about Guapo

A Dose of Tiger Cuteness

 The Zoo's Malayan tiger cubs opened their eyes this week! The two boys are off exhibit right now, being raised by mom Mek, but you can soak in their adorableness in our most recent video.

Video: Zoo Tiger Cubs

Flutter to the Safari Park

 Come out of your cocoon! The thousands of butterflies at the Safari Park's Butterfly Jungle presented by Baskin-Robbins have, and they're waiting for you! Taking wing through May 8, this year's event is themed "Metamorphosis," and you won't believe your eyes!

Video: Butterfly Jungle

Get a New View of the Safari Park

 The San Diego Zoo Safari Park's website has a whole new, exciting look. Give it a "click" and take a (web) surfin' safari of your own. Be sure to check out our newest online game too—see how many challenges you can overcome in Safari Park Adventure to become an honorary Safari Park ranger!

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Website
Safari Park Adventure Game

Mother's Day Buffets at the Zoo and Park

Treat Mom to a wonderful meal in her honor on Mother's Day, May 8! Both the Zoo and Park have delectable buffets planned that are sure to pamper her palate. Cost is $38.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 3 to 11. Albert's Restaurant at the Zoo's buffet starts at 11 a.m. in the Treetops Banquet Room. Call 619-557-3964 for more information or reservations. At the Park, Hunte Nairobi Pavilion will offer two seatings, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information or reservations, call 760-738-5055.

April Wish ListSpring

 Spring has sprung, and one by one, all of our feathered friends are tweeting for more treats! Help us answer their calls by checking out the new April Wish List dedicated to birds. We're featuring piñatas, yucca kabobs, and coconuts—our 'alalas lalalove them!

April Wish List

Feel "Driven" to Recycle? Check Out Cars for Conservation!

 Are Earth Day and spring putting you in the cleaning and recycling mood? San Diego Zoo Global has a great program, called Cars for Conservation, that lets you donate your vehicles, and we recycle them for you and redeem the revenue for wildlife conservation.

Cars for Conservation

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Baskin-Robbins Invites You! New Toys for 2011 Candy Cane Press

Visit any Baskin-Robbins® to enjoy one of our delicious 31 Below's™! 31 Below's™ are made with our rich and creamy soft serve and your favorite mix-ins!

Baskin-Robbins is a proud sponsor of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Butterfly Jungle event.

 

 

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Fisher-Price, proud sponsor of the Zoo and Park, recently unveiled its innovative 2011 toy line at New York International Toy Fair, including the Little People® Zoo Talkers™ Animal Sounds Zoo. The zoo playset features four animal habitats and includes Zookeeper Zack, lion, polar bear, and monkey figures. Children will love to explore the Animal Sounds Zoo and learn animal names, sounds, and even habitatsjust place any Little People Zoo Talkers animal on the special location on the playset to hear its name and the sound it makes!

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The San Diego Zoo Animal Library Series of books give youngsters the opportunity to learn about many animals, most of which can only be seen in zoos. Each volume is numberedcollect them all, and provide your child with an encyclopedia of animal life. Ideal for preschool ages. Books are available at our gift shops and online at shopzoo.com.

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