Renew the Zoo

SPEND A SATURDAY BEAUTIFYING THE ZOO

Renew the Zoo has made some changes. We will have Renew the Zoo workdays on a quarterly basis. We will be having them in the months of March, June, September & December. Also new is that registration will be online. Pre-registration is required. Register early, we will fill up.

The role of the Zoo's horticulture department is more than just to create beautiful gardens for the animals and visitors; it is to help spread the message of habitat conservation and vegetation management.

• Several native and endangered plant garden throughout the Zoo provide food and cover for local animals and require less water and care than gardens of exotic plants. Visit our native gardens for ideas for your own garden. Then, ask an expert at your local garden center about the kinds of native plants you can grow. Remember, native plants mean less work for you!
• Drought tolerant plants are used when possible and irrigation control systems further reduce water demand.
• We protect the health of our gardens with integrated pest management instead of herbicides or pesticides.
• Our continuing restoration of the coastal dunes around the Zoo creates habitat for native plant and animal species.
• Create animal enrichment for some of our many exotic animals.

Involvement in Renew the Zoo means:

• Weeding and cleanup to eliminate the need for harmful pesticides
• Meeting new people of diverse backgrounds and all ages who share your commitment to conserving the Earth's plant and animal species
• Sharing your expertise and developing new skills and interests
• Becoming part of San Francisco Zoo's history
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the Zoo
• Getting really, really dirty!
• Children are encouraged but must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult per 5 minors)

When: The second Saturday of March, June, September & December, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please be prompt. Wee will be closing the gates at 8:15. No late entries allowed.
Where: Meet by the old entrance gate on Sloat Blvd. and 45th Ave.
Wear: Something warm and comfortable that you don't mind getting dirty. We provide tools and work gloves, but if you have work gloves, bring them just in case.

Pre-registration is required; Website registration only. To ensure that everyone has a full work experience we will be capping the registration at 200 for each workday. We require individual registration. Families can register as one. When you register, you will receive an email confirmation. Please do not attend unless your registration has been confirmed.

Please print and bring your emailed registration confirmation to the event.

Click on the date to register:

Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Registration is Full.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012 (Coming Soon)
Saturday, December 8, 2012 (Coming Soon)

For groups, see Corporate Renew the Zoo.

Please contact renewthezoo@sfzoo.org if you have any questions.

 

CORPORATE RENEW THE ZOO

We invite schools, religious organization or corporations to join us for a rewarding opportunity to enjoy fresh air, new friends, exercise and fun while beautifying the Zoo! Your group can even organize a special Renew the Zoo "team building" day based on your schedule! You'll be rewarded for your hard work with free admission to the Zoo for the day, refreshments, free ride coupons and of course, the warm feeling you'll get from helping the Zoo and promoting conservation!

For more information about Corporate Renew the Zoo please email: development@sfzoo.org