Pandas could be great for SF. They may not be great for Mayor Breed.
Shakespeare's iconic stage direction 'Exit, pursued by a bear' from 'The Winter's Tale' resurfaces in a captivating real-life zoo narrative in San Francisco, hinting at the magical allure of pandas.
SF Mayor Heads to China Next Week to Promote Tourism and Lobby For a Panda
Mayor London Breed is heading to China to promote tourism and lobby for a giant panda to visit SF.
The visit is privately funded by the San Francisco Special Events Committee and aims to strengthen ties and economic opportunities with China.
The San Francisco Zoo Might be Getting a Giant Panda, Everybody!
Chinese diplomats are considering sending a giant panda to a U.S. zoo, with San Francisco reportedly being on the shortlist.
Mayor London Breed has been lobbying for the San Francisco Zoo to be the panda's destination.
SF Zoo Free Admission Day (January 2024)
The San Francisco Zoo periodically offers free admission for San Francisco residents.
The free days are often on the first or second Wednesday of the month, but dates are announced with short notice and sometimes skipped.
Board of Supervisors Approves Mayor's Plan to Tap Wealthy Donors and Companies For Panda Money
The SF Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Breed's plan to raise $25 million for bringing pandas to the San Francisco Zoo, aimed at boosting tourism post-pandemic.
SF Pandas: Protest planned ahead of meeting on Mayor Breed's fundraising plan
Mayor Breed is working on bringing pandas to San Francisco's zoo amidst opposition, needing to raise $25 million from private donors for a new panda enclosure.