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Upcoming Events
Through August 17
Summer Safari presented by LivingSocial at the Park
Through September 1
Nighttime Zoo: Koalifornia Dreamin' at the Zoo
August 16
Summer Winemaker Dinner at the Park featuring Orfila Winery
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Coati Cuties in Action
 The scene at the Safari Park’s Thorntree Terrace just got a lot cuter—and more active—with the arrival of five South American coati youngsters! Closely related to raccoons, coatis are busy and amazingly agile little animals that use their distinctive ringed tails for balance. Climbing, jumping, digging, and even somersaulting, the curious critters are keeping their caretakers at the Park on their toes. High-tail it on over to the Park and see if you can keep up!
Condormania "Continues"
 The young female California condor chick hatched on April 29 has a name, thanks to the "continuing" support of bird lovers everywhere. The winning name, Su'nan, which means "to continue to or keep on" in the Chumash language, garnered 900 votes in the online naming contest. Thousands of followers have kept up with Su'nan, watching her progress from egg to chick. She is being cared for by her protective foster parents, Towich and Sulu, who have really taken the youngster under their wing.
It's Birthday Two for Xiao Liwu
 Xiao Liwu, our adorable black-and-white wunderkind, celebrated his second birthday late last month with a 100-pound ice cake. In fitting with the panda party's beach theme, Mr. Wu's exhibit was decorated with cardboard (and highly destructible) beach balls, seahorses, jellyfish, and other fun gifts. Yummy party snacks included slices of apple, yam, carrots, and bamboo, with a drizzling of yam paste "frosting." It was a sweet treat for a sweet bear. Many happy returns!
Special Tours
 From "Early Mornings with Pandas" and a visit with "Koalas & Friends" at the Zoo, to Behind-the-Scenes Safaris at the Park to check out tigers, lions, and cheetahs, special tours at the Zoo and Safari Park offer a look at your favorite animals you won't experience anywhere else. There are tours for you, your family, your friends, and anyone else who goes "wild" over animals! Check the list for your special interest.
A Roaring Good Time at the Safari Park
 There's still time to catch all the fun of this year's Summer Safari presented by LivingSocial, which brings an Asian celebration to the Park, complete with music, entertainment, and shows, all honoring the exciting new Tull Family Tiger Trail experience. Running through August 17, the celebration includes extended hours and the chance to enjoy a relaxing late-afternoon Africa Tram tour. Don't miss the fun!
Explore "Koalafornia" at Nighttime Zoo
 Don't let summer end without a visit to "Koalafornia!" The Australian Outback meets the California shore for this year's Nighttime Zoo, running through September 1 at the Zoo. Aussie lore enchants and abounds throughout the evening, especially during the new show "Australiana II, Return to the Outback." The Kangaroo Crossing crew will be on hand (and feet) performing kangaroo-style skills during an exciting trampoline act, and Dr. Zoolittle has a special show full of fun. Summer snacks, an evening happy hour at Albert's Restaurant, and the chance to see our new mountain lion exhibit are all part of the fun, which runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Summer Winemaker Dinner at the Park
 On Saturday, August 16, the Safari Park welcomes Orfila Winery to the Hunte Nairobi Pavilion for a Summer Winemaker Dinner. Our Safari Park chefs will expertly pair a selection of sophisticated Orfila wines with each of four courses for your dining pleasure. The evening begins with an animal presentation at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is $79 for members and $92 for nonmembers. Tax, gratuity, and parking not included. Must be 21 or older to attend.
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 August issue, celebrating the Safari Park gorilla troop's newest little member, 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.
Show Your Stripes with the Park's New App
 The San Diego Zoo Safari Park invites you to unleash your inner tiger with Stripe Yourself, an HTML5 Web app that lets users create their own special tiger-inspired look. Upload your own photo and choose from a menu of tiger features like ears, whiskers, eyes, and tails, then pick the background and foreground that most suit your mood. Once you've made your Stripe Yourself creation, upload it to the online gallery and share it on social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, to show the world your "tiger power."
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