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🐾 New to the zoo

Baby animals that were recently welcomed at the San Diego Zoo

Andean bear cubs and their mother at the San Diego Zoo

Two Andean bear cubs and a mama bear. | Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park are major attractions in San Diego, but they also play a critical role in animal conservation. This brings us baby animals that make zoo trips both educational and adorable.

Over the past four months, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has welcomed many new additions. Most can be seen during your next visit, and they highlight the organization’s critical work.

🐴 Furry

In December, twin Andean bears were born and later given the names Ransisku and Suyana. The cubs moved to a public-facing exhibit last month, where they can be seen doing bear things like bonding with their mother and learning to climb trees.

On Christmas Day, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park received a lump of foal — a baby Przewalski’s horse, to be exact. This species was thought to be extinct until 1996, and the new addition is a milestone for conservation efforts. You can observe him at the Safari Park’s Przewalski’s horse exhibit.

A baby amur leopard at the zoo. — Spotted at the zoo: an amur leopard.
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Photo courtesy of San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Spring roared in last month with the birth of twin Amur leopards at the San Diego Zoo — the world’s most endangered big cat species with an estimated global population under 300. The unnamed cubs can be spotted in the Amur leopard exhibit exploring their new habitat.

🐦 Feathery

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, along with the California Condor Recovery Program, has helped the California Condor avoid extinction. In 1982, the species had a population of 22, but now it’s 560 — including a baby born in March — though most of the birds live at a private “condor-minium.”

Condors aren’t the only birds hatching eggs. For the first time in 20 years, masked lapwing chicks were born at the San Diego Zoo. They can be seen at the Australian Outback’s finch aviary exhibit.

Asked

The San Diego Zoo played a role in the birth of which website?

A. Twitter
B. YouTube
C. TikTok
D. Instagram

See Answered section below.

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Events

Friday, April 14

Drop-In Piñata-Making | Friday, Apr. 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mingei International Museum, 1439 El Prado, San Diego | Free | Swing by for a piñata-making workshop, led by Yesenia Prieto.
Doggie Bake Sale | Friday, Apr. 14 | 2-6 p.m. | Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad | Free | Shop for pawsitively delicious treats — all proceeds support the San Diego County Department of Animal Services.
San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $28-$150 | Cheer on the Padres at “Out at the Park” theme night.

Saturday, April 15

Carnival For Climate | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 12-4 p.m. | Centro Cultural De La Raza, 2004 Park Blvd., San Diego | $15 | SanDiego350’s family-friendly festival to raise proceeds for climate action in San Diego.
Hillcrest Classic Car Show | Saturday, Apr. 15, Saturday, May. 20 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Pride Plaza, Pride Square, San Diego | Free | The monthly car show rolls into the heart of Hillcrest.
Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 5-9 p.m. | Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway | $5 | Find glowing eggs filled with prizes like candy and gift cards.
Crawl to Hogwarts | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 8-11:15 p.m. | Taste & Thirst, 715 Fourth Ave., San Diego | $32-$42 | This “Harry Potter” pub crawl takes you on a magical tour of Gaslamp Quarter bars.

Sunday, April 16

Seventh Avenue Walking Tour: A Progressive Vision | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Marston House, 3525 Seventh Ave., San Diego | $20 | This tour walks through art and architecture from the early 1900s.
Southern Sweet Tea R&B | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 3-9 p.m. | The Holding Company, 5046 Newport Ave., San Diego | $25-$200 | A celebration of R&B hosted by Tha Speakerboxx.
Papito Querido | Sunday, Apr. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Magnolia, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon | $35-$90 | A performance of the comedy show where dad disguises himself as mom to make a good impression.

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Finance

7 common mistakes when hiring a financial advisor

An older couple sits on the riverbank peacefully.

Avoiding these blunders could help you prevent years of stress and heartache. | Photo by SmartAsset

Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation — not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your retirement and investments.

Avoid these seven common mistakes when hiring one, so you can work towards more radiant golden years.

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News Notes

Community

The City of San Diego plans to close Point La Jolla year-round — an extension from its annual closure May 1-Oct. 31. This rocky area is typically occupied by seals and sea lions, posing safety concerns. Officials hope the new regulation will be finalized by the end of October. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Opening

A fresh grocery store will be coming to El Cajon. Budget-friendly supermarket Aldi will be opening its first location in the city at 123 Fletcher Parkway. Doors open on Thursday, April 27, and the store will operate 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

Sports

San Diego Pickleball’s new home is kind of a big dill. The group’s new courts open today at Mission Bay Resort, offering more play times, lessons, and events. You can now make reservations to swing by.

Pets

San Diego Humane Society is asking locals to open their doors to tail-wagging guests. Shelters are over capacity, so the organization launched its foster incentive program. Participants who complete a training and foster an adult dog weighing 50+ pounds for two weeks will receive a $100 gift card.

Ranked

San Diego County didn’t desert Yelp’s list of 50 US parks everyone should visit. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in East County was listed at No. 22. The space is California’s largest state park, and reviewers praised it for its natural beauty, walking trails, and spectacular desert sunsets. (Yelp)

Try This

Looking to flex your creative muscles? There’s still time to submit to our poetry contest. Using our Wednesday, April 5, newsletter as your word bank, craft a 75-word or less poem. Finalists will be selected based on criteria including originality + creativity — show us what you got by Sunday, April 16.

Shop

It’s shower season, and it’s time to celebrate the soon-to-be parents in your life. From onesies to burp cloths, our online store (Six & Main) has all the essentials for new parents. Shop for the bundle of joy now.

Today Is

National Gardening Day. Treat yourself to a new gardening set — complete with five essential tools, gloves, a mister, and a durable tote bag. Don’t forget the seeds. This kit comes with vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. If space is tight, grab this vertical planter + some highly-rated potting mix.

Answered

YouTube

The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was “Me at the zoo,” on April 23, 2005, by user jawed.

We might have mentioned this before — it is one of our favorite fun facts about San Diego.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Happy Friday, San Diego. I may have mentioned this once or twice in the past, but I have an annual membership to the San Diego Zoo. I love taking short trips and varying the hours I visit because every animal has its own sleep schedule. This is why I love the Nighttime Zoo hours, coming May 26 until September 4 this year.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take a look at San Diego’s bikeability score.

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