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🦛 Buck wild at the zoo
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The San Antonio Zoo opened its new entrance in 2023, but the upgrades aren’t stopping. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s to come. | Photo by Nicholas Caballero, SATXtoday
Grab your safari hats + binoculars and get ready to hop on the zoo train, because this is your all-in-one guide to to the San Antonio Zoo. But first, a quick history lesson.

🦜 The beginning of the San Antonio Zoo

Pop quiz: Do you know the original residents of the San Antonio Zoo? If you guessed buffalo, elk, deer, monkeys, two lions, and four bears, then you are correct. These animals were donated back in 1914 and thus began the era of the zoo in Brackenridge Park.

Fred Stark San Antonio Zoo

San Antonio native Fred Stark (pictured above) started as the bird curator in 1927, and became director of the zoo in 1929. He oversaw the completion of additional animal habitats and breeding programs until his death in 1967.

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Photo courtesy of UTSA Special Collections

The 50-acre parcel of land on the city’s north side is now home to more than 800 species of animals — some of which are endangered or extinct in the wild. In addition to being a world-class attraction, the zoo is home to a nature-based preschool, the Will Smith Zoo school (not to be confused with the Fresh Prince), and the Center for Conservation and Research at the San Antonio Zoo.

🦒 Giraffe-sized fun

Before we dig into the fantastic future the zoo is planning, here are some of the amazing experiences you can add on to your visit right now.

A giraffe on the left, with a person in a green zoo shirt on the left and on the far left a rusty red tortoise.

Feed the giraffes or get up close with a tortoise, which would would you choose?

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Photo by Nicholas Caballero, SATXtoday

  • Behind-the-Scenes: Aldabra Tortoise | $39.99 per person | Guests have the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with these slow vibing creatures. City Editor Nicholas recently got to pet the Aldbara Tortoise on his visit. Did you know a tortoise’s skin feels like leather?
  • Giraffe Feeding | $5 per person | Get ready to meet Alan, Brayden, and Cosmo, the San Antonio Zoo’s trio of giraffes. Visitors can feed these long-necked creatures their favorite snacks — sticks and lettuce. Tasty.
These just scratch the surface of what guests can add to their visit. Take a look at the full list.
 
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What zoo experience do you want to do?
A. Giraffe Feeding
B. Behind-the-Scenes: Aldabra Tortoise
C. The John and Greli Less Butterfly Rainforest
D. Flamingo Mingle
 
Events
 
Wednesday, March 20
  • Sustainable Landscape Designs | Wednesday, March 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Eco Centro, 1802 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | $10 | Dive deeper into sustainable landscaping with new techniques and eco-friendly resources, plus get free seeds for your garden.
  • SATX Women’s Speed Networking | Wednesday, March 20 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Key Coworking, 1520 W. Contour Dr., San Antonio | $20 | Dress to impress and make connections with other women entrepreneurs in the Alamo City.
  • The Big Texas Author Talk | Wednesday, March 20 | 7-8:30 p.m. | San Antonio | Free | Boot up your computer and join author Jason Stone as he talks about his novel “The Beauty of the Days Gone By.”
Thursday, March 21
  • Millennial Lotería Night | Thursday, March 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Centro de Artes, 101 S. Santa Rosa Ave., San Antonio | Free | Play a round of lotería with the cards from Mike Alfaro and Gerardo Guillén’s exhibition “Millennial Loteria: The LatinXperience.”
  • Movies in the Park | Thursday, March 21 | 6-9 p.m. | San Juan Community Center, 2307 S. Calaveras, San Antonio | Free | Bring the lawn chairs + blankets and enjoy games, crafts, prizes, music, snacks, vendors, and a showing of “Space Jam: A New Legacy”
  • Sound Bath & Plants | Thursday, March 21 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Plant Shoppe, 3020 N. Saint Mary’s St., San Antonio | Free | Relax + meditate with a sound bath inside this local plant store.
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Concert
  • The Stable Hall announced “Gimme Gimme Disco” will be making a San Antonio stop on Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Get ready to groove with the hits of ABBA, Donna Summer, The Bee Gees, and Cher. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Civic
  • San Antonio Parks and Rec unveiled its new Community Club Hubs. San Antonians can pick from the Discovery Lab, The Studio, Fit Zone, and Sports + Teen Club. Find your nearest community center and enjoy free activities.
Closed
  • The Jim’s Restaurant on Broadway and Hilderbrand Avenue has closed it’s doors. A sign on its front door reads “Closed. Goodbye, farewell, until we meet again.” The location had been in business for 53 years, and an explanation has not been given for the closure. (MySA)
Environment
  • The San Antonio Parks and Rec department is hosting a free tree giveaway this Saturday, March 23 at 8 a.m. at Monterrey Park. The event will have 1,000 fruit trees, so make sure to line up early as they are given on a first come, first served basis.
Ranked
  • The Pearl Farmers Market has been nominated for USA Today’s “10Best Readers’ Choice 2024 Best Farmers Market.” It’s the only Texas market to make the list. Voting ends Monday, April 15. Cast your vote.
Announced
  • Our favorite day getaway, Fredericksburg has been dubbed “The Best City for Family Travel” according to Yelp. This Hill Country town took the top spot for its wine-centric atmosphere, historical heritage, hiking at Enchanted Rock, and its shopping along Main Street. Start planning your day trip today.
Regional
  • Make your way to Austin this fall on Sept. 7 for Float Fest at the Circuit of the Americas’ Germania Insurance Amphitheater. See live musical performances from Lil Wayne, The Kid LAROI, and Jessie Murph. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Sports
  • Take a deep dive into the Longhorn spring practice sessions. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Weather
     
    Spring has sprung 🌸
    Spring weather outlook SATX
    According to the NOAA, San Antonio is predicted to have equal chances of above or below normal temperatures. | Graphic by the NOAA
    Well that was a quick winter. After a couple of freezes, we are starting to feel that spring warmth and daily dose of sunshine.

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently released its newest seasonal climate outlook — here’s what the next three months may look like in the Alamo City.

    Probability for a warmer, drier spring

    The NOAA forecasts equal chances of warmer + cooler temperatures this March, April, and May, as well as lower precipitation than average.

    Drought is still plaguing Central Texas. As of the most recent data, portions of Bexar County is still under Stage 2 water restrictions. NOAA predicts the drought will remain through the end of May.

    Here’s what the spring months typically look like in San Antonio:

    March:
    • Average high temperatures: 72º-78°
    • Average rainfall: 1.9 inches
    April:
    • Average high temperatures: 78º-84º
    • Average rainfall: 1.9 inches
    May:
    • Average high temperatures: 84º-90º
    • Average rainfall: 3.3 inches
     
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    Which picnic spot are you picking?

    The Food Hall at the Pearl with people eating at covered bistro sets.

    When the temperature gets cooler, it’s time to have a picnic at Pearl Park.

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    Photo by Nicholas C., SATXtoday team

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    The Wrap
     
    Nicholas and tortoise Today’s edition by:
    Nicholas + Aldabra Tortoise
    From the editor
    I’ll admit, I hadn’t been back to the San Antonio Zoo since I was a child. However, writing this story and getting to experience it with its fresh additions, make for a great travel destination. In case you missed it, the zoo opened up a lost time capsule, check it out.
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