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Upcoming Events
Through April 10
Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park
April 16
Albert's Spring Winemaker Dinner featuring Grgich Hills Estate
April 16
Animal Tales: Joanne's Journey at the Safari Park
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New Calf on the Block
 Holly the southern white rhino gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on April 2 at the Safari Park—and not only is her calf adorable, he's the face of hope! While all births of healthy rhinos are significant, researchers at the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research are optimistic this calf's birth may be the result of a recent change in the southern white rhinoceros diet. Read this fascinating blog about how they worked to solve this mammalian mystery.
Bloom Looks Like a Lady (Slipper)
 Cinderella is so jealous! An extremely rare lady slipper orchid, a Paphiopedilum vietnamense (pronounced paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lum vee-et-nah-mince), diligently cared for by horticulturists at the San Diego Zoo, bloomed for the first time ever in the Zoo's Orchid House late last month, and we are "sow" proud! This orchid is one of over 60 different species of lady slippers that are part of the San Diego Zoo's diverse orchid collection. You can get a look at this special lady during Orchid Odyssey, which takes place on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zoo's Orchid House.
Butterfly Jungle Fluttering Away
 This weekend is your last chance to experience the colorful world of butterflies at the Safari Park's Butterfly Jungle. Through Sunday, April 10, you can step inside Hidden Jungle at the Park and marvel at the range of sizes, patterns, and colors of these winged wonders. The Park even opens early at 8 a.m.
Hippo-sized Kisses for Mom!
 Mother's Day is just around the corner and nothing says "I Love You" more than a hippo-sized kiss. Purchase the perfect present for Mom—and symbolically adopt a hippopotamus! Celebrate this special day with one of our adoption packages and take home a penguin, snow leopard, and more. With half of your purchase going toward extra toys and treats for your favorite animal moms at the Zoo and Safari Park, and the rest going directly toward our conservation efforts to protect wildlife moms around the world, your gift will make a difference! But you need to hurry—order by May 1, 2016, to ensure that your gift arrives by May 8, 2016.
Save at shopsandiegozoo.com!
 Here comes the sun—so now's the time to save on cool hats from shopsandiegozoo.com! Zoo members and friends can save $2 off any hat purchased during April on shopsandiegozoo.com. This offer applies to online purchases only between April 1 and 30, 2016. Simply enter the promo code APRILHATS2 at checkout. Enjoy free shipping on all orders over $50. Your purchases support the conservation and education efforts of the not-for-profit San Diego Zoo Global.
Spring Winemaker Dinner at Albert's at the Zoo
 On Saturday, April 16, Albert's Spring Winemaker Dinner at the Zoo will present the wines of Grgich Hills Estate, paired with a four-course meal. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception with animal ambassadors in Treetops Banquet Room, followed by dinner in Albert's Restaurant at 6:45. Cost is $103 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Must present event ticket to gain access to the San Diego Zoo. Ages 21 and older only. Call 619 718-3000 for reservations or purchase online.
Go Wild with Online ZOONOOZ!
 Feeling foxy? So is our beautiful new digital ZOONOOZ site! New features are published each week, and during April you can find out all about foxes, take a dip with our newest penguins, check out gorilla heart care, crawl into the new Arachnid Care Center, and much more. This format is mobile friendly, and all you need is a Web browser. It's a wild new world—we hope you'll join us there!
Stroll Down (Zoo) Memory Lane
 The Zoo turns 100 this year, and you can explore a whole century's worth of stories, photos, and memories on our Centennial Timeline! Revisit special animals and events, and see how many you can remember—as Zoo fans, it's part of your history, too!
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