Good Grief, City Workers Can't Find The Can - What A Joke!

It's 5a and I just woke up.  I'm seriously about to lose my mind.  One of the things that really irks me is incompetence.  If someone can't do something, I guess we can chalk it up to just being human, but if you can't do the something you're getting paid to do, that's the irk!

If you read my previous post, you know that I contacted DPW (Dept of Public Works) via SF311 on Twitter, in regard to a broken down trash can outside the Zoo entrance.  Huge ground mess and eyesore.  The mess is not the first time, so once again, I requested it be removed, as it adds to the downtrodden appearance of Our Zoo.  I was told it was under twenty day review.  After two weeks, I complained that trash is still being picked up, and that it was lazy to not at least clean the ground mess.  Reply was, should be cleaned in three days.  No change as of last Wednesday, the twenty-second day.  

After documenting this in a post Sunday, I had planned to monitor it out of disgust, but not waste time or energy posting about it.  Then, yesterday as I was on my way home, northbound Great Highway from Skyline, the state of traffic barrier barrels that are placed between the lanes and the split that leads to the Zoo's parking lot, pissed me off.  I've been shaking my head at these barrels for at least a year, but they've probably been broken down for years, I just never monitored the time frame.  Now, with the trash can negligence,  I've added this to my list of projects.  

Again people are probably like, this old gal needs a life lol!  You know, complaining about these things are not how I want to spend the time in my life, but after monitoring all the Zoo bullshit for going on seventeen years, I'm just really tired of No One Caring about Our Zoo, inside and out.

These small issues on the outside of the Zoo may not have much weight against the big issues inside the Zoo, but they are related.  They also add another page in the book of Mismanagement of Our Zoo by Director Tanya Peterson, and the Zoological Society.  The Perimeter Fence, the Trash Can, these Barrier Barrels, none of these things should have been neglected.  At first sight of damage, they should have been attended to, not after long-term deterioration.  Appearance not only matters, but it shows care, and if care from the outside is not shown, what does that say about management care inside?  Alot obviously.

I started documenting the perimeter fence in 2020, but it had been broken down for many, many years, and still is.  Director Peterson and Society Members (on occasion), have driven past that fence and/or those barrels, to get into the lot, and no one has cared to do anything about the sight of them.  Peterson has refused to remove that fence, and I'm sure she has never contacted The City about those barrels and certainly not the trash can.  

In fact, it was only after my post on Sunday that the ground mess around the trash can was actually cleaned-up.  

I drove by and saw it yesterday, so I have to assume that someone at the Zoo read my post, and had it taken care of, because I know it wasn't DPW.  And with that, Why did I have to blog about it?  Couldn't someone just sweep it up to begin with?  Like a month ago?  Considering, the Zoo left this graffiti out there over a week, until I blogged about it, I guess I need to work quicker calling attention to stuff.  Tsk!

Last night I sent SF311 a message, with my previous blog post, asking them to forward it to DPW.   I also asked if they can access notations by SR #'s (Service Request)

Good effin' Grief!   DPW closed the case because they couldn't find the trash can!  This is just lame.  I can't even with this.  It's literally in front of the Zoo.  I can't comprehend this, so I have to believe they never even went out there. ... I just sent them a map. Advice: Don't invite DPW workers on a scavenger hunt.

I also sent them a separate message about the barrels.

 

Well, well, the barrels are in part the responsibility of the RecPark!  Another entity who has proven to be negligent in their job, certainly in regard to the Zoo. The whole nest of slacker bullshit that surrounds the Zoo is apparently never-ending. 

Previous Post:

Why Do City Departments Give Our Zoo The Middle Finger?

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Why Do City Departments Give Our Zoo The Middle Finger?

Much like my years ago requests, regarding Our Zoo's perimeter fence replacement (SFRecPark) and graffiti abatement (SFPublicWorks), City Departments seem to hear Zoo, and cover their ears, while extending their middle finger.

I wrote this in a previous post in regard to the issues mentioned above. ... 

> "Again, very poor of the City of San Francisco to not try and help a Zoo that they own, that is on City property, and that carries their name.  Once again, because the Zoo is so far from the geographical area that concerns them, apparently no one seems to care." <

This week, it will be a month since I saw the City's trash receptacle outside the Zoo, was a broken down mess.  It looked like it had been bludgeoned from the top, and burnt out, with chunks and bits of concrete crumbled onto the ground.

I sent a clean-up, and/or complete removal request and photo for the Public Works Dept? to SF311.  The later, I had requested long ago when another trash can issue was a blight on the front of the Zoo.  Ignored, this receptacle location has remained, and is always a mess.

The reply was review on replacement or removal status would happen "within twenty days".

Two weeks later, the mess was still there.  I sent an updated photo, and expressed that I felt, the least they could do in the meantime, was clean the ground debris.  Response was, clean-up within three days. 

The mess was still there on my next visit, which would have been the fourth day. ... My initial reaction was to immediately call bullshit on the situation, but with the twentieth day approaching soon, I decided to wait.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to be a bitch about this, but they come by and take the trash, it's friggin' lazy to not sweep the debris, or any other mess left as a result of their receptacle in this location.  Likewise, it's shameful negligence seeing the damaged unit (weeks, maybe months ago), while on the job, and not ordering a new one on their own.  Why does a member of the public need to call attention to this?  

Some might think, Why do I care about such things?  If you are one to wonder, re-read that sentence.  The operative word is Care.

My visit last Wednesday marked day twenty-two.  The mess and the broken down receptacle is still there.  

I will now follow-up with SF311, and include the link to this post for them to forward to Public Works.  Noting, "Day 22, Mess still there.  I give up.  No One cares that the front of Our Zoo looks like shit.  Thanks for trying." 

Additionally, there is a City trash receptacle directly across the street.  So, this one is unnecessary and just invites extra trash that creates a mess in front of Our Zoo.

Considering this does have to do with the appearance of Our Zoo, Staff could and should have swept the destruction debris to the gutter, but it really is not their job.  Though coupled with the state of that damn broken down perimeter fence, the front of our Zoo looks war torn, and someone needs to have pride in Our Zoo, even if it doesn't come from the top.

I see this all as just another middle finger on the part of a City Department in regard to caring about Our Zoo. ... The first being the Zoo's own head Department, SF RecPark, who refused to include them in their New Fence Project in 2020.  

The following is one of many posts I've written documenting the "perimeter fence" (searchable keyword).  ... Like my previous post subject "bison",  the fence issue is tiresome.

The Continuing Saga Of The Disgraceful Perimeter Fence 

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-continuing-saga-of-disgraceful.html

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Two Months After Storm, RecPark Still Hasn't Repaired Bison Fence

Last Wednesday I did my weekly walk-around the Bison Paddock to check on fence progress.  Disgracefully, there is none.  

For those not following along, I will give a short synopsis, and also link a related post at the bottom for those who want more details.

On December 16, while in the midst of a brutal storm, the west side of The City, and down the coast, got a Tsunami Warning.  Immediately worried about the Bison, and asked a friend who was going to be out the next day, to check on them.  She reported fallen trees and downed fences, but the Bison were safe and contained in the back enclosure.

The next day, I did a full walk around the perimeter.  Trees fell and damaged the Bison fence on three sides.  Trees were still on toppled and wide-open fence panels on the East and West sides, and fallen branches had mangled the front fence along JFK (South).  Those branches were removed and that portion had been Zip Tied together and was propped up.  The devastation to our poor Park was awful.  It seemed like that one stretch had a tornado sweep through.  We lost a massive beloved tree directly across from the Bison, that up until a few years ago, hosted a nesting pair of Great Horned Owls for over four decades.

It was clear that clearing this area, as well so much of the Park was going to be a huge task, but my concern was the fence that enclosed the Bison home.  I understand that I am possibly hyper-sensitive to this being a priority, because of the RecPark's years-long neglect of their responsibility to maintaining the sprinkler system in the Bison Paddock.  That said, it is an area that is home to living Beings and I don't think it's unreasonable to expect it to have some level of priority.

As I write this, I realize today is exactly two months since that event and it's still a shit-show. 

I have asked RecPark more than once, starting the week after, If at the very least, new fence panels have been ordered? That question has never been answered.  

I find it outrageous that new panels were obviously not ordered either immediately after the event, or possibly not at all.  If they had, at least the JFK side of the fence could have been replaced long ago. Instead it is still held together with Zip Ties.

JFK ... 2.12.25

Two weeks ago, the trees that were still on downed fences, were finally cleared. 

The West side remains wide-open. 

West ... 2.12.25

And the East was obviously still open, until the day I was out there, because when I walked up, I spied these two trying to Zip Tie the East fence.  Wish I had video on, as one tried to walk-away thinking he had it secured and it fell.  I laughed, as tweedle one went over to help tweedle two start over.  I mean seriously, those panels are all twisted and shit.  This is ridiculous. 

East ... 2.12.25

If the Park had ordered new fence panels immediately after the storm, this would all be fixed. When I first approached, I asked one of these two, "Will this ever be fixed?"  I think his response was, "At some point!"  😮 I wish I can say for certain those were his exact words, but seriously, my mind hurts from this effing situation.  

Related Post:

Bison Fence Storm Damage Update & Responce From RecPark (Jan 6)

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2025/01/bison-fence-storm-damage-update.html

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New From The Zoo This Valentine's Day - Pandas Coming Soon?

Someone contacted me Friday morning after they saw this on the Zoo's Instagram...

They wanted to know if Pandas had been confirmed.  They ended their inquiry with this perfect expression... 

"My heart is sinking on this Valentine’s Day…"

Everyone who cares about the Zoo, knows bringing Pandas to Our Zoo, especially at this time, is wrong on so many levels.  It is irresponsible, and would be disastrous not only to the Zoo's future, but specifically to it's present state.

My answer to that inquiry was, I had not heard anything.  Adding that, in my opinion, Director Tanya Peterson has been suspiciously quiet, so who knows what the status is.  

Considering the Board of Supervisors initiated an Audit (start time unknown), that reportedly could take from nine months to a year, there should have been a stipulation that the Panda Plan be put on hold until the Audit was completed.  Supervisor Connie Chan reportedly suggested it at the audit hearing on Dec 10.  Chan said, "... if the Zoo needs to pause its Panda project to address financial and safety issues, “so be it.” ... Even though it is noted by the BOS that these Audits are routine, the financial weight of bringing Pandas to Our Zoo is one of the things that prompted the Audit. So, there should have been a pause stipulated.

It is worth noting for those who haven't followed along, the Zoo has reportedly not had an Audit since 1999.  I note this as I see it as another fail on The City to provide necessary oversight of the Zoo.  The Zoo is in the position it is, because of mismanagement by Director Tanya Peterson, and the Zoological Society.  In addition, oversight neglect by the Society, SF Recreation and Park Commissioners, and the SF Board of Supervisors.  All entities have shown zero care for the Zoo, at the every least since 2008, the now seventeen years since I have been monitoring it.  It's Shameful.

Let's do a short recap on Why the whole Panda Plan remains pure Insanity.

Aside from the projected cost of $40 Million (over a ten-year lease), which is an outrageous commitment,  there are the initial costs that just don't add-up logically. 

The most recent report is, to save (this is surely a joke) money, instead of the original plan to spend $25 million on two Panda enclosures ($20 mil for permanent + $5 mil for temporary), the new price tag is $8 mil for one enclosure.  That enclosure is slated to not only be in the Lion House/Yards, but to take over to the extent that the Lions will be displaced from the Lion House, by Pandas.  I know, again, insanity.  But wait, there's more.  

In addition to the $8 million to repurpose the Lion House/Yard for Pandas, an additional $1.? mil, will be used to build the Lions a new enclosure.  So, in reality over $10 mil will most likely be spent to displace Lions and accommodate Pandas, an Animal that is not a current resident of Our Zoo.

You can not tell me that $10 million can't build a new enclosure for Pandas?  

I was against the $20 million for a new enclosure, because the Orangutans have gotten nothing, but if we are destined to get Pandas against all controversy, building a new enclosure east of Grizzly Bears would be the most logical thing to do, both financially and logistically.   

The reality of Our Zoo having Pandas is that we most likely will not be able to afford them to fulfil the ten year lease.  Also, with the current President, China could repossess them at any time, even reneging on agreement before they even get here and after money has been spent displacing the Lions and ruining the Lion House/Yard.  It's a waste on a whim of hypothetical grandeur.

I've posted this before, but for those not following, the reality of the ruin to the Lion House/Yard is real.  One of the key components of that yard repurposing, will be to fill in the moat.  Once that is done, that enclosure can never hold Big Cats again.  There is no dialing it back at a later date.  ...  At least building new at east end, that enclosure can be used to house the Black Bears in the future.

The current Panda Plan will be disastrous for Our Zoo.  It is another selfish Want from Director Tanya Peterson, with the support of the Zoological Society, and the naive and delusional City Entities, and Donors.

Anyway, I support planting Bamboo, rumor has it, they need it for Red Pandas.

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Think About The Things You Love This Valentine's Day

I honestly don't think there is any member of the public who Loves Our Zoo more than I do.

There was something at, or rather not at, the Zoo this week that irked me, but I wasn't sure I was going to post about it. Last night, it came up again and on the Eve of Valentine's Day, I realized it has ties to love.  

Late last Friday afternoon, the day after Our Gorilla Oscar Jonesy passed away, the Zoo posted this to their Twitter...

When I visited the Gorillas on Wednesday morning, there was No Memorial sign, No container for Flowers, No designated area for Cards or Drawings.  Not only do I not understand, I wondered, How many people have gone to the Zoo in the past six days with expressions of their Love for Jonesy and were confused by this?

I understand if no Memorial sign text could be immediately formulated, but there was a sign in a standing frame (like those used for other Memorial signs) that asked for visitors to be respectful of the Gorillas during this time of mourning.  A container could have been placed below that.  As well, a space on one of the walls for cards, drawings or other memories that wanted to be shared.  This was done on the barrier fencing at Bears when Our Ulu (Polar Bear) passed away.

I'm sorry to be judgemental in this time and about this, but this should never have happened.  It lends directly to mismanagement.  There is a general lack of communication across departments, and there certainly had to be in this situation, or someone just dropped the ball.  This can not happen with situations relating to Animal passings and Tributes to them, especially when the Zoo announces an invitation to visit and pay your respects with items in their memory.  

I don't know how this happened, but I do know, or rather I strongly believe, If Our Zoo had a Caring Management Administration, this would not have happened.

That said, I noted in a previous post that I had thoughts about the future dynamic of our troop.  While I don't like to talk about anything remotely in reference to "replacing" a beloved member of our Zoo Family, especially so soon after, I know I'm not the only one who wonders what happens next, because it's something I've been asked.  In my opinion, I think after a period of mourning, the best option for the future of our troop, would be three things. 

Before I note those things, I want to share this photo I took Wednesday.  

It was sad to see Kimani still seemingly not part of the "family".  She watched on as Monifa chose to sit with Bawang.  All obviously still adjusting to the sad new norm, but at the same time, without Jonesy, Kimani may have no one.

In my previous post I wrote about the history of the three Ladies and Jonesy. 

> In 2019, a female Gorilla named Kimani was moved to the Zoo, as a recommended breeding partner for Jonesy.  Jonesy had previous sired two offspring, one with Monifa, who also still has a breeding recommendation with him.  From monitoring the Gorilla history and other information, as I understand the situation, Kimani had previously been around breeding females and has witnessed births.  Monifa had not, so she had either no instinct and/or no interest in being a Mother.  It was thought that Kimani, would be a successful Mother and Monifa would learn from that.  It's been over five years and from what I last heard, they were allegedly still not actively breeding either female.  The reason I heard repeatedly, was that allegedly Zoo Director Tanya Peterson, didn't want to breed them or anyone, because she was unwilling to pay Keeper overtime if a birth resulted in a Mother rejection, requiring round-the-clock care.  Now, we have missed the opportunity for Jonesy to have been a Father again. <

The related take-aways are,...

*Kimani had a breeding recommendation with Jonesy.  

*Monifa didn't have instinct or interest in being a mother, so it is unknown if that would happen again.

*Kimani seemingly has no friendly connection with the other ladies.

What I think is a logical and doable plan, would be to first put Monifa on birth control in preparation for bringing in a new male.  I think recalling Monifa's son Hasani to rejoin the troop, would satisfy the genetic compatibility with Kimani's breeding recommendation.  Since Hasani is still young, before physically bringing him back, I think another female, breeding or non-breeding, of similar age to Hasani (16) and Kimani (20) to hopefully bond with Kimani, so she has a friend in the troop.  It has been sad observing her seemingly be shunned for the last five years.  

Those are my thoughts for today.  Thoughts because I care.  Thoughts of love for these Friends.  

I hope the Zoo gets it together by next week and provides a place for those who want to, can bring those items of tribute and/or remembrance, and have a place to put them.  

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Another Sad Day In Zoo Friend Land

Friday February 7, 2025

I came back to my cozy with a bowl of Chili, and I was ready to start a movie, when I glanced at my tablet and saw the preview of a message from my Mother.  "Oscar the Gorilla passed away".

It's still fresh, so as I type this, tears are flowing. I'm thankful for so many wonderful memories.  Jonesy was a Good Gorilla. From my experience, he seemed like a sensitive guy.  He didn't like direct eye contact, but allowed a quick glance and greeting from those he knew.  He was the master of the side-eye, always keeping a watch on the peoples, and often with a smile.

The perfect capture! 

Courtesy of GRPhotos

Thank you!

He was easily irritated by misbehaving visitors, but showed interest in the ones who he felt were respectful.  I often thought his displays when reacting to Zoo Shitheads (as I call them), were misunderstood.  Like me, he just wanted peace.  Maybe it's the Leo in us 😊.  He seemed to have that with his Gorilla Family.  

screencap from my video

https://youtube.com/shorts/VDuzU_gn1Sk?feature=shared

With Oscar Jonesy's passing, that makes three Zoo Friend losses in recent times, who I felt a connection with.  A couple weeks ago, I learned of two other long-time Residents who I also knew very well and who knew me, had passed away, Angelo the Anteater and Pablo the Donkey. Lando the Fox, sadly also left us recently.  He was an elusive little Friend, I was always happy when I got to see him up and moving about.  There's been lots of tears lately. 

Many years ago, I used to write about most of the passings.  In more recent years, that became sporadic, which I still feel guilty about.  All the losses deserve to be recognized.  I often got behind, or at certain times just decided to stick with mismanagement documentation and keep my personal tributes to myself.  There have also been times that I've written a post that I didn't publish, again just deciding to stay on the documenting course.  That's what happened with the one I wrote about Angelo and Pablo.  It has made me sad, as some Friends lives don't get recognized, and it's important to me that they do.  Each one, deserves that.  I want to be the one who does that for them.  Unfortunately, times have changed since I was able to be that person, because Zoo bullshit has taken over.  I hope in better times, I will have the energy to get back to that.  

Last May when we lost Minnie the Chimpanzee,  I waited for the Zoo to announce her passing.  To this day, they still have not.  It's still upsetting.  Minnie was one of two of the longest living Residents of Our Zoo.  Her life deserved to be recognized.  She arrived in 1970, at an estimated one year old, living at the Zoo, fifty-four years.  

Pele, the last of the two female Red Pandas, passed away last fall.  No public mention of this senior Lady's life either.  The post I wrote and never published, was to again note (like I had when she arrived in 2015), this Lady's disrespectful name change.  I wanted her real name to be documented.  It hurts my Soul when renamed Animals pass away carrying a name that has no connection to them.  In her case, there was also a mismanagement factor to be reiterated.  Pele's name was changed to Hunter, which is completely inappropriate.  NO Animal should be given the name Hunter!  Red Panda's are victims of Poaching, Hunted for their Fur, and their meat has also reportedly been found on menus in China. 

The Zoo released the sad news about Jonesy a few hours ago, his passing just yesterday.  I'm not sure when (or maybe even if), I'll publish this post, because I don't want to disrespect Jonesy's passing immediately with Zoo politics.  I do think, like with Pele, there's a mismanagement factor regarding the Gorilla's, that should be documented.

In 2019, a female Gorilla named Kimani was moved to the Zoo, as a recommended breeding partner for Jonesy.  Jonesy had previous sired two offspring, one with Monifa, who also still has a breeding recommendation with him.  From monitoring the Gorilla history and other information, as I understand the situation, Kimani had previously been around breeding females and has witnessed births.  Monifa had not, so she had either no instinct and/or no interest in being a Mother.  It was thought that Kimani, would be a successful Mother and Monifa would learn from that.  It's been over five years and from what I last heard, they were allegedly still not actively breeding either female.  The reason I heard repeatedly, was that allegedly Zoo Director Tanya Peterson, didn't want to breed them or anyone, because she was unwilling to pay Keeper overtime if a birth resulted in a Mother rejection, requiring round-the-clock care.  Now, we have missed the opportunity for Jonesy to have been a Father again.

I have additional thoughts about the troop's new dynamic, but will leave that for another time.

RIP to all these Precious Friends.  I Love you all.  It has been an Amazing experience to know you and have you be a part of my life.  Thank you for the Friendship.  Bless Your Soul. 

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Those Activists Just Can't Give It A Rest, Even For A Day

First, let me say, I hate that I'm writing about this. I hate that I give any space to these people.  But, as someone who is continually outraged by Bullshit, I just can't let it go without documenting.

I dozed off early last night, after seven hours of sad and exhausting talks with over half a dozen friends about the passing of our beloved Zoo Friend Jonesy.  

Unfortunately for me, the no class timing of Activist Justin Barker's post, upset me all night.  I fell asleep angry that what should have been my time for only remembering Jonesy, was disrupted by such disrespect.

As I drifted off, I decided that I'd publish my own post on Sunday, which I felt was a decent waiting time.  When I woke-up at 6a, two things happened.  I decided to post mine this afternoon, as in hindsight, while I did bring-up a couple of issues, they had no relevance specific to Jonesy's passing.  The second was, as soon as I grabbed my tablet to check the time, I saw this...

In Defense of Animals, has now thrown their hat in the ring of the Zoo bashing Circus their partner in crime started yesterday.  Their lead-in is a real head-shaker, considering my previous post (published before theirs), contained my disgust at the "Zero respect for the life and passing of Our Precious Oscar Jonesy, or for his care Staff, and others who loved him", that Barker's post showed.

In IDA's post, they offer these words, "The time for decisive action is now. We must honor Oscar Jonesy's legacy by ensuring that no more animals suffer under the current mismanagement."  

As you read those words, know they are written by Anti-Zoo extremists, who have a cookie-cutter protocol for their Close Zoos propaganda.  I am the first person to be critical of wrong doing at the Zoo, but I also try and only pass judgement when I know something for certainty.  What happened with Jonesy's recovery is seemingly not yet certain.  

What is certain is that both these Activists used the passing of Oscar Jonesy to further their agendas. Capitalizing on a loss, is Disgusting.

The approach that these Activists take, is Why I have such disdain for them.  They have an agenda, and it never changes.  They have certain topics to push in that agenda, and it never changes.  And it shows in their actions in the wake of Jonesy's passing.

I'm glad IDA's post features this photo taken at Gorillas.  One of the things that came to mind yesterday, was Barker referring to the Gorilla enclosure as a "cage", in a ridiculous video he and IDA's Fleur Dawes, made at the Zoo in August.  I wrote about this in a post I'll link at the end.  In addition to the "cage" comment, Barker also refers to the Gorillas as Eastern Lowland, which they are not, and states, "... there is nowhere (for the Gorillas) to escape the eye's of the public.", also untrue.

Here's one of my videos that shows a decent overview of the Gorilla enclosure.  As well, in it I note they are also heading into the Gorilla House, a place where the door is always open.

screencap from my video

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8kDIVse7d2w

Referenced Post:

Those Two Activists Continued Their Ignorance This Week

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2024/08/those-two-activists-continued-their.html

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I used to use (search) labels, but too often forget.  I started noting "Hot Topic" in title, but fell lax on that.  Now I'm just going to add labels, keywords, etc., here at the bottom with hashtags.  Does it help in searches, who knows.  

#SanFrancisco , #SanFranciscoZoo , #Zoos #SanFranciscoZoologicalSociety , #SanFranciscoZooDirectorTanyaPeterson , #SanFranciscoRecreationAndParksDept , #SanFranciscoMayorLondonBreed , 

#SanFranciscoMayorDanielLurie

#AssociationOfZoosAndAquariums , #AZA , #SpeciesSurvivalPlan , #SSP , #Animals , #Wildlife , #Nature , #AnimalWelfare , #AnimalCruelty , #AndeanBear , #KomodoDragon , #Chimpanzees ,  #PatasMonkey , #Fossa , #Orangutans , #Barriers , #PerimeterFence, #Pandas #Bison