The Longest Night - Day Darkness at the Zoo - 9.9.20

The Day of Darkness was one of my reserved days.   As the morning went on, and no daylight appeared, I wasn't sure if the Zoo would even be open.   Glad it was.  It was pretty cool to be there for this possibly once in a lifetime event.  Unfortunate circumstances for this to occur, so hopefully Northern California never has wildfires this bad again, that would allow for a repeat performance. 

It had started to get a bit lighter about 9:30a, so when I arrived, it wasn't too dark, but just the heavy orange sky.  The dusk appearance made it felt like the old event, Member's Night.  I walked most of the grounds, to document how it looked and what the Animals were doing.  By 11a it started to get dark and by Noon it was like nighttime.  

The Animals looked a bit confused.  Of course I went to Chimps first, and for the first time I was able to see into the Dayroom from the path window with no glare!  They looked at me like, What are you doing here at night?  The Peccaries were the most curious.  All four lined up and stared at me, again like, What the heck?

These are my clips put together in three parts.  Some might be interesting, some might not.  A friend who watched part one, said it was, "Fascinating... eerie."

Part One: Entering, thru Apes, Chimps, Orangutans, One Horned Rhino, Cats, Black Rhino, Hippo, Peccaries, Wolves, Bears, Puente, Komodo, back to Apes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt4-d0voTyQ

Part Two: Chimpanzees in yard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWFfHTlXNs8

Part Three: Savannah, Gorillas, to Children's Zoo, Farm, and out. ... Note through the trees in CZ you can see the actual orange color of the sky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUZXvg6AmVo

I left just after 1p and it looked like it was 9p.  Not much orange sky at that time, but nighttime darkness. ... By 2:30p there was a weird daylight breaking through.

While it was a cool experience, despite the reason for it, there were also a couple of odd feelings in certain places.  One in the moment and one in hindsight. While filming at Cats, the lighting appearance of sundown, brought on a quick snip of a vision of the events of Christmas 2007.  Sadness for Tatiana came over me, so I quickly stopped filming and moved on.  Then, while playing my files to put together the videos, when viewing from Peccaries to Wolves, I realized how isolated I was in the dark, at the far end of the Zoo. It reminded me of when a visitor entered the Grizzly Bear enclosure in  November 2009.  At the time, I was outraged that visitors were still allowed to roam the Zoo in the dark, two years after Tatiana.  This was before I started cranky blogging, and instead wrote emails to the Director.  This one asked if she was waiting for another tragedy, noting that visitors should not be allowed to be in the Zoo, around Animal enclosures, in the dark and that the Zoo should be closed earlier when the time changes to Standard Time.  Director Peterson proposed a Winter hour schedule at the next Joint Zoo Committee Meeting.  ... That all said, there I was, wandering about in the dark, not a staff member in sight.  In hindsight, I'm bothered the Animals were left vulnerable during this day darkness.  I would have liked to see someone posted at breachable enclosures.

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Update on Mama Peahen and her Chicks - Their Sad and Unnecessary Fate

Mama and Her Four Babies 9.2.20

I wanted to do an update last weekend, but I didn't get to viewing a putting together all my video clips in time.  The clips include some nice footage of another Peahen and her Chicks, as well as the complete events that happened to the Mama Peahen and Chicks that are the subject of this upset.  Clips are of the joy when I first saw this Family, of them being booted from safety, and of Mama frantically trying to find a new safe place for her babies. 

That video is done and can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfiwwsd36QU

The last time Mama was spotted was Thursday September 10th.  She had only one babie left.  My heart breaks for her.  She didn't have to watch three of her babies die.

As of Wednesday September 16th, the Patas Enclosure was still empty.  That Family could have stayed safe in there and all the babies would still be alive. 

Update video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Po7ynf22R4

This whole situation was irresponsible in the management of Animals in the San Francisco Zoo Collection.  The action was cruel and shameful.  Those in Zoo management responsible will surely not like these words, but as always, I'm just relaying the facts.  The action was theirs. 

I inquired to several other AZA Zoos with free roaming Peafowl, about their management protocol, as well as the AZA, about Peafowl Management guidelines.  I asked the general question without giving any details as to why I was asking, other than that I was doing research.  I didn't expect to get a reply from the AZA as they never respond to inquiries.   I did get replies from Zoos.  Only one followed through on providing information. 

I thought their response was top notch in detail as well in their protocol for Peafowl Management. 

> "Our peafowl are somewhat managed.  We will make fake eggs to limit how many hatch.  We will do nest checks and replace any fertile eggs with fakes.   When chicks do hatch there are several factors on if the peahen is permitted to free roam with the chicks.  Some factors would be if the hen has successfully raised chicks before, how many chicks, the color of the chicks and how many predators we believe are in the area.  If necessary we will pull the hen with the chicks and give them time to grow.  We have also raised some chicks ourselves if necessary 

Our peafowl are fed twice a day and they know where to come.  They get gamebird chow, cracked corn, greens, fresh fruit and veggies.  They also enjoy leftovers from our parrots and know where to beg for bugs and peanuts. 

We do have some "special" peafowl that are locked up every night or on very busy days for their safety.  This group is also protected from bad weather and given a heat source when it's very cold.  The other peafowl without any issues prefer to roost high in trees.  During bad weather they usually find a barn to hang out in and are fine.  Most of our peafowl are banded with different colors so we can identify them and know if one doesn't seem right. 

We recently had a peachick hatch with splayed legs.  We intervened and banded it's legs.  It's doing well and is with its mother." <

As you can see, much different than the way our poor Peafowl are treated. 

SFZoo does not protect Mother's and their Chicks, does not feed Peafowl, and does not provide them shelter.  Seemingly something needs to change with Peafowl management and in the Bird Dept.

Praying Mama still has her one babie.

Related post:

http://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/09/what-is-going-on-newborn-peachicks-and.html

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What Is Going On?! - Newborn Peachicks and Mama Booted From Safety

This incident happened last Tuesday.  I was so upset that I planned to sit in my car after leaving the Zoo and write this post.  I usually don't write blog posts anywhere but home.  They take alot of time and energy, so Id rather be at home and comfortable, but I was absolutely outraged at the lack of compassion that I just witnessed, I was ready to go off the cuff. I needed that immediate outlet.

As I made my way out of the Zoo I kept running into people I knew, and since I was fuming, the only thing I had to talk about was what had happened.  Every person I talked to agreed, This was wrong. 

That morning as I approached the old Patas Monkey enclosure, to check if it was inhabited yet (more on that in a bit), I saw a Mama Peahen and Four Teenies inside.  Gosh they were cute.  I hadn't seen Peachicks that small in many many years.  They weren't there the day before, so they must have hatched overnight?  I spent the next hour or so gushing over them and taking many photos and videos. ... I haven't uploaded that footage yet.

I noticed right away that the door to the Keeper area was open.  Nearing that hour mark, I saw two Keepers inside the exhibit.  Soon, they started motioning to the Mama and Chicks, herding them toward the door.  I couldn't believe what I was seeing.  These newborn babies were being led to the path.  

Let me say, I don't blame the Keepers, they take orders from their bosses. I'm sure I know but will leave it at saying, whoever did make this call, shame on you.  There was a more compassionate way to do this, and that would have been to wait.

Once the Family got to the gate, it was opened and they were shooed out, and the gate closed behind them.  

I was there every step of the way, and documented the whole thing.  My heart was breaking for this Mama.  She was so upset, one minute she's in a safe environment with her new babies and the next minute she's pushed out onto the path where people are coming up to her, one little kid was about to throw rocks at her babies.  It was just awful.  She started making distressful sounds, that sounded almost like bird screams but on the level of a whimper, as she tried to keep all her babies next to her, while maneuvering past tons of people on the path, looking for a safe place for her babies.  

She had a safe place.  WHY was she kicked out of it? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btbezK1vCsI

A bit of back story.  The Patas Monkeys, also got the boot.  They were sent to another Zoo two years ago.  This enclosure has sat vacant since the day they left.  

Two weeks ago, some staff were working in there, clearing out the overgrown landscaping.  I asked them if someone was going in there and was told the (Bald) Eagle.  What?!  I was shocked and initially bothered that Sureshot was being removed from her longtime home at Eagle Lake.  I don't like displacement, but after thinking about it and imagining her in there, I thought maybe it wouldn't be so bad, as she would have alot more room.  ... The catalyst for the move is allegedly a drama between her and the Pelicans.  It seems logical, as the Zoo unnecessarily doubled its Pelican population a few years back and there isn't enough land for a dozen plus Birds.

So, Sureshot has been off exhibit I think about three weeks.  And that day, Tuesday, probable Hatch Day, was THE day they decided to put Sureshot in the Patas Enclosure. 

Here's my grief.  The exhibit has been vacant two years.  Sureshot has been off exhibit maybe three weeks.  What was the hurry?  They couldn't wait a day?  a few days?  a week?  It had to be done THAT day? Why?  ... Nothing is ever done there in a hurry, Why this?  Orangutans sat in the caged tube for eight months and still have no home of their own.  Squirrel Monkeys lived in cages in a concrete room for four years, never going outside.   And NOW they are in a hurry.  

I understand that the Peafowl are free roaming, and usually have their babies wherever and then live out their journey of survival roaming about the grounds.

But, this Mama chose a place she felt was safe, since there was nothing going on in there for years.  So, at that point, she should have been left alone, at least for a few days.  Not kicked to the curb, less than a day after her babies hatched.  Unbelievably Cruel.  

Part of the Zoo's Mission Statement includes the word CARE.  I do not see Care in this situation, or many others for that matter.  There has been too many instances where there is No Compassion, No Empathy, and it's disturbing.

The thing is, the Peafowl are part of the Zoo's collection, yet they treat them like they are wild.  Why, because they are free roaming?  They get medical care, but other than that, they are left on their own to find food and shelter.  It has always bothered me that there is not one area that they know to go to for food supplement if needed.

I now think there should be a place where Mama's and Babies can be relocated together, and protected from Predators until they are a decent size to survive.  Why are they just left out to wonder and possibly get preyed upon?

There has to be a space.  I immediately thought of two.  First, the day before, I saw for the first time, four Peachicks at the Farm.  These Chicks are a couple months old.  They are in the renovated old Turkey enclosure.  They stay in the coop, but when bigger will have access to the yard.  It's unclear, but it seems they were separated from their Mama's and brought there to be cared for, for their survival.  I don't support separating babies from Mama's, unless they aren't being cared for.  So, while I like the use of this space, and the theory (protection), I'm bothered that the Mama(s) weren't brought into safety as well to care for their Babies.    

That all said, many thoughts come to mind.   One being, Why were these babies protected but so many before and now after are not?  Something needs to change with this protocol. 

After learning the four young Peachicks do not go outside to the yard because of predators, it was obvious this was not an option as is, so out for immediate use.  I wondered, if the yard could be fenced in to create a second predator proof space?  Then this could be a place for other Families (Mamas and Babies) to be protected until old enough to survive free roaming.  It would also create a space for rotating and one group wouldn't have to be exclusively locked in the coop. 

The other thought is, last year during the Newcastle Disease scare, all the Peafowl were rounded-up and taken off roam.  Maybe the space they were housed in then could be an option.  It just seems like there has got to be a place to make this happen, so these Mama's can raise their Babies and not see them fall victim to predators.   

I was so upset when I left, I didn't want to go the next day, but I wanted to check on the babies, and see if Sureshot was moved in. ... As of Wednesday, I was so happy to see all four babies had thankfully survived the night.  Not so happy to see that the enclosure was still empty. 

There was NO reason that Family had to be shoved out that day.  There is no excuse.  It's Shameful.

Praying they have stayed safe.  

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I know some people aren't going to like the title of this post, but the thing about that is I am not alone in these thoughts or most that I have.  After venting my upset to someone about what happened with the Peafowl Family,  I said, WHAT, is going on (here)?! They said, What is going on? I said, Right? They said, THAT's your blog title!  Then I saw someone who also grew up coming to the Zoo.  At one point during that conversation, they grabbed their head and said, What is wrong with the Zoo?  These weren't the only two instances.

I'm thankful I know many like minded people.  While it would be easier on our souls, we don't wear rose colored glasses.  Seriously, there have been so many things that just aren't right, when talking to each other, we all just know what is meant by that line.  It's unfortunate and sad.

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Untitled - Conversation with Staffer Documentation

This post is mainly for personal documentation purposes.  The reason for this blog and a couple others before it, was primarily to document things I thought just weren't right.  It still is.  While most of the posts do contain subject matter that I want the public to be aware of, you will find if you read further, this really isn't necessarily one of those.

Last week I was approached by a Staffer, we had a decent dialog.  I had some after thoughts, that nagged at me, so I decided I needed to express those in person.  That Staffer was not available for conversation at the time we crossed paths, so I said, I'd catch them next week.  I fully intended to discuss it this coming week, but further thoughts, made me feel like documenting it was the better way to go.  I felt like I needed that protection, so intention is not misinterpreted and my words and vibe of the conversation can't get twisted.

As most who have read this blog, including Staff, know I take alot of photos documenting what I write about.  I take photos of the grounds and there have also been photos of people behaving badly, pretty much exclusively at the barriers.  I have been documenting that single offense for near ten years.  I feel it is the most dangerous issue at the Zoo in regard to Animal Safety.  I feel like it should be attended to and hasn't.  So I continue to document it, in case something ever happened, and I pray for the Animals sake it doesn't, but if it did, there would be proof and the Zoo couldn't say they didn't know it was an issue.

In addition to offenders at the barrier, which is the primary offense, we now have the whole removing of the mask situation.  I consider this a health assault, so again a safety issue.

So, the other day, I was told I can't take photos of people.  I was told someone complained, and that people aren't comfortable having their and their kids photo taken.  

This is completely understandable.  I am not an unreasonable person.  I am in no way challenging this request.  

I respect being approached, as I can have an adult conversation, and if necessary counter, if I feel something is not justified.  I don't think I misbehave, or act inappropriately, in most situations, especially at the Zoo, where I know my every move is watched.

In that conversation, I said, that's fine, but I did counter respond. I noted that I never take photos of people's faces full-on. I do take photos of misbehavior scenes or to document other situations. In fact, on the rare occasion if full-on faces are shown close and I have used them, I have covered them. Noting (what I previously wrote) that they are mostly for documenting the barrier situation, so they can't say they didn't know it was an issue.  

The points of the conversation that were curious in after thought, are what I want to document.  I know it sounds conspiracy theory, but I know for a fact that they are always looking for a reason or a reason to manipulate, to pull something on me.  I'm not saying this is one of those situations, I'm just saying its out there as their MO in regard to me, because of this blog.  In the past, they have never had a valid reason for taking my Membership, and yet they have and without giving a reason to me either time.  So, yea, this is always on my mind.  

It's also curious that this has come about, after I blogged last weekend.  Even though I consider what I wrote to be constructive criticism, pointing out things that need to be better and how they could be.  When the posts are based more on outrage, for the next few visits, as I approach the entrance, I honestly feel like, because of my past experience, I never know if I'm going to get into the place. 

So, a couple things that sounded fishy in this conversation.  First, saying a visitor complained.  Of course there's always room for being wrong, but it does seem it is unlikely that a visitor complained.  I looked at the two photos I took that day, one hours before of someone's hat, and one ten minutes before I was approached, which was of people (adults) sitting at the cafe tables not eating, with their masks off.  The pic is a side view and no way these people saw me, and if they did, it seems very likely if they had an issue, just like I would, they would have said something like, hey are you taking my picture?  This would most certainly happen if there were kids involved, which there weren't, yet kids were mentioned to me.  Lastly, there was a Staffer standing there, and I think the more probable scenario, is that they were the one to "complain".   

Also, when I've complained about misbehavior, I have been told by Security, they can't say anything to people unless they see the offense (barriers, masks off, .. ).  Using that, it would seem like a Staffer had to be the witness.  If not, then approaching me about something they didn't personally see, goes against the policy Security has put forth. 

The day before, I was talking to Security, and my friend who was still at an exhibit, came up.  In conversation about misbehavers, my friend showed Security a photo she took of people over the red barrier lines.  At no point did Security tell her not to take photos of people.  So, it seems there continues to be different rules for me?  Additionally, several years ago, there was a Security Guard who actually told me to take photos to show them so they could have a description.  I'm not saying the no photo thing isn't valid, just that it's the first I've heard and doesn't seem to be consistent.  It's also curious that the Zoo's own photographer and News media that cover events, do not get permission from everyone that they take photos of.   I have personally been in "scenes" that have been photographed by both and have been published.  I have never been asked for my permission, maybe I'm not comfortable with that either.

Anyway, I'm just noting all of this, again for documentation purposes, in the grand scheme of things.  I am not challenging the request to not take photos of people, just the scenario in which it was presented to me.  

I always like to include a photo.  Coincidentally I took this just after the above mentioned conversation. Thankfully no Humans behind me, and hopefully Cobby doesn't complain that he's uncomfortable being in my selfie.

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RIP Henry - Sea Lion Passes Away

Another Heartbreaking loss to my Zoo Friend Family.   

Someone sent me this sad news late last Sunday, with questions I couldn't answer.  What happened, and why was there no public announcement, on social media or in media, about his passing.  

I was in shock at this news, as I don't remember hearing he had any health issues, and he was so young.  Estimated to be less than two years old when he arrived, I put his age at ten years old.  It's hard to believe he's gone.  

When I went to Henry's home on Monday, I saw the notice.

It's hard to see the Sea Lion Pool empty.  It was hard to go there after losing Silent Knight last year, it was just too sad and now with Henry gone too, it's beyond sad.  Hard to believe they are both gone.  They were here nine years, but it still feels like such a short time.  

As noted in an earlier post a few weeks ago, I haven't always wrote about Passings.  I have started to now, because the Zoo does not give equal attention to each Passing.  I think each Animal deserves to have their life recognized.  Since I wasn't posting Passings when Silent Knight left us, I want to include the photo that was at Sea Lions after he passed away.  Bless this sweet guy, I have missed him.

As an SF native, Sea Lions have always been a part of my life.  As a kid, I clearly remember this pool in it's heyday, when a cart would sell fish to feed the Sea Lions.  As a young adult, I would feed the wild ones at the pier.  They would jump out of the water high enough to drop fish in their mouth.  

A visitor to The Marine Mammal Center for near forty years, I was so happy when the Zoo was able to provide a forever home for two Sea Lions, who had been rehabbing at TMMC for the past year. Anytime the Zoo can provide a home to rescues is for me, a plus, as I feel it is what Zoo's should be doing at this time in history.  

Silent Knight and Henry were rescued for different reasons, but both suffered from issues that prevented them returning to their wild lives.  Silent Knight suffered severe injury after being shot in the face.  Losing one eye, and being blinded in the other as a result.  Henry was found suffering from malnutrition.  It was determined that he had little to no sight. A few years ago, Henry underwent surgery to try and restore the sight in one of his eyes.  You can read the story here:

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/SF-Zoo-s-blind-sea-lions-look-on-the-bright-side-11178271.php

There was a beautiful sign at the Sea Lion Pool, that told the rescue stories of Henry and Silent Knight.  Sadly when I was there Monday, that sign had already been taken down.  I wish the Zoo would have kept the sign up as a tribute to these two wonderful lives we were blessed to know.  It was because of them that the iconic Sea Lion Pool was refurbished. Regardless of who inhabits the pool in the future, Silent Knight and Henry should remain a part of its history.  

Much like hearing the Lemurs alarm calling when the different species cross paths, or Big Cat vocals, hearing Sea Lion barks from other areas in the Zoo, is part of the joyous sounds of the Zoo.  Sadly, those barks were less after Silent Knight left us, and now without Henry, they are no more.  There is a noticeable silence.

Some of my favorite moments with our two Sweet boys, was watching them do their slip slidin' when their pool water was being refilled.  I have a few videos up, this is one of my favorites.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZBxl5lB7Z4

My life has been enriched with them in it and for the times I've watched these two having fun, and enjoying their life.  I've missed Silent Knight, and now I'm missing Henry.  Such a loss, but thankful to have known them.

I know Henry and Silent Knight have been reunited on the otherside.  I love them and hope they are having a beautiful afterlife together, finally being able to see eachother.

RIP Little Henry, Bless Your Soul.

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SFZoo Re-Opening - Reservations - Member Hour Suggestion!

I totally forgot to include something in my UnMasked post.  Since I had mentioned how crowded it feels most days by noon, thought I'd throw out the suggestion of having a daily Member hour from 9-10a.  I read a couple weeks ago that Oakland Zoo was doing this, and thought it was a great idea.  

I know the Zoo 's first thought is they probably don't want to pay for extra Staff for that one hour, but some are already there, and if it's Members only, there should be some level of assuming they would behave?  I know during the Shutdown they allowed select Members in, as well as some Bicycle Riders?, early morning, which I'm not sure what that allowance was about, but point is, there was no extra Staff during those times, so during the suggested Member hour, it seems like it would be no different.

Being able to go in and walk around for exercise, which many Members do incorporate into their Zoo visits, without having to battle crowds or the UnMasked assault, would be nice.  

The other day I read that SFZoo would start doing a 9:30a slot on weekends only.  I don't normally go on weekends, but had one planned, that I was going to reserve today.  Ended up getting 10a, as the Reservations opened earlier than noon (I checked it at 11a and already open).  Would have liked that extra half hour, especially on a weekend day.

Note to Zoo ... Please try and be accurate to the advertised Noon Reservation start time.  Last week there was a day when it didn't open up til 4p, and then today who knows what time earlier it was, but even second slot was on last tickets available at 11a.  Some people count on trying for certain times, but when it doesn't open up at the time expected, that could potentially leave someone without, by no fault of their own.  

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I like to have photos in my posts, for preview when sharing.  So I'll share this one I took on Re-Opening Day of Mandrill lady Lulu and her new precious babie girl Tatu.  Born during the Shutdown this was my first sighting of her.  Now four months old, she is jumping all over and giving her two year old brother Kiburi some tree acrobat competition!  Will be fun when they start playing together.

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SFZoo Re-Opening Posts - All In One Place

Thought having all the posts pertaining to the Zoo's Re-Opening in one place would be a good at-a-glance resource. 

I have one left in draft and hope that's it on the subject.  Sigh, but is it ever really?  I've been wishful thinking for a decade now.  That all said, I do still have my 2020 resolution goal to finish all posts in draft.  I want them done and not nudging at me constantly.  Publishing them might not come until I'm ready again to be vulnerable to the Retaliation I have faced in the past.

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Published Posts

*SFZoo Re-Opening - First Day July 13, 2020

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/08/sfzoo-re-opening-first-day-july-13-2020.html

*SFZoo Re-Opening - Concerns For Chimpanzee Safety

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/08/sfzoo-re-opening-concerns-for.html

*SFZoo Re-Opening - Big Disappointment In 

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/08/sfzoo-re-opening-big-disappointment-in.ht SFZoo

*SFZoo Re-Opening - Chimp Yard Safety Update

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/08/coming-soon-sfzoo-re-opening-chimp-yard.html

*SFZoo Re-Opening - Irritation With The UnMasked - Disobeyers and Diners

https://iamnotananteater.blogspot.com/2020/08/sfzoo-re-opening-irritation-with-un_15.html

In Draft

*SFZoo Re-Opening - Suggestions Regarding High Touch Point Issues

link coming soon!