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Abigail Tuller 415-753-7201 x7083 (office) 347-419-0838 (cell) [email protected] Call or email for Press Passes. Photos available.

Big Bunny Is Back! celebrates Easter weekend with a Spring Fling

WHAT: Big Bunny’s Spring Fling 2013! This Easter* weekend, the San Francisco Zoo is thrilled to invite children of all ages to celebrate all things spring. Come surround yourself with bunnies, create fun crafts, watch puppet shows and enjoy stories and songs with Princess Honey Bunny! Meet the creatures from our Animal Resource Center (ARC) in person on the Wonderland-themed Nature Trail. Learn all about fuzzy bunnies in the Bunny Learning Center; thanks to our friends at the San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control, you will be able to get up-close to these wonderful critters and discover more about them.

Activities will include:

Quicky, the Nestle NESQUIK Bunny meet and greet and photo op Puppet Shows performed by Puppet Art Theater Bunny Learning Center close-up encounters Crafts to create as a souvenir of the day Nature Trail Walk to meet Animal Resource Center (ARC) animals Children’s Zoo Animal Activities: Barnyard stampede (10:30 a.m.), chick hatchery tour (11:30 a.m.) and duck pond feeding (3:30 p.m.)

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

COST: Free with paid San Francisco Zoo admission; free to SFZS members

WHERE: San Francisco Zoo Enter on Sloat off of the San Francisco, CA 94132 415.753.7080

*In lieu of giving live animals as gifts this Easter, the San Francisco Zoo offers an earth-friendly alternative: Adopt a Rabbit is now available for purchase. Proceeds from this program go toward the Zoo’s mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action.

Also at the San Francisco Zoo:

NEW! Dinosaur Revolution: Live Large Discover the secrets of these mysterious creatures and learn how they’re related to the animals we know today. This temporary exhibit is on display in the Pachyderm building until May 12. More information NEW! Sumatran Cub: Born on February 10, this rare cub is extremely important for this critically endangered species. Currently, mother and cub are bonding in the House; announcements about public viewing will be made via SF Zoo Facebook and Twitter

### About San Francisco Zoo The mission of the San Francisco Zoo is to connect visitors with wildlife, inspire caring for nature and advance conservation action. Nestled against the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Zoo is an urban oasis. It is home to nearly 700 exotic, endangered and rescued animals from all over the world and lovely peaceful gardens full of native and foreign plants.

The majestic African Savanna offers a multi-species landscape with giraffes, , , ostriches and more. At Grizzly Gulch visitors can get nose-to-nose with rescued grizzly sisters Kachina and Kiona. leap through Forest, the largest outdoor lemur habitat in the country. Penguin Island is home to the largest colony of Magellanic penguins outside of the wild. The Zoo’s troop of gorillas lives in the lush Gorilla Preserve. Farm animals for feeding and petting can be found in the popular Fisher Family Children’s Zoo. The historic 1921 Dentzel and 1904 miniature Little Puffer steam train are treasured by generations of visitors. The San Francisco Zoo offers a rich history for its guests, including fun rides, educational programs and exciting events for children of all ages.