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SF Zoo Threw a Lisa Frank Birthday Party for ChimpanzeeSF Zoo Threw a Lisa Frank Birthday Party for Chimpanzee
By - posted 2/23/2021
Adorable, Celebrations

This week, the San Francisco Zoo celebrated the birthday of Gombus the chimpanzee in a unique way. The Zoo surprised the male chimp with a Lisa Frank birthday party to celebrate his 36th birthday, complete with neon colored decorations, festive sunglasses and of course, delicious treats. The Zoo tends to go all more...

California's Wild Horses Can Be Yours for $1California’s Wild Horses Can Be Yours for $1
By - posted 2/16/2021
Adorable, Deals, Outdoorsy

Did you know that California has wild horses? There’s a very large population of wild horses located in the Modoc National Forest, and because of an overpopulation, they need new homes. Recently, several hundred Devil’s Garden wild horses were rounded up for adoption. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the unique opportunity to take more...

SF's Adorable "Cupid's Span" Marriage ProposalSF’s Adorable “Cupid’s Span” Marriage Proposal
By - posted 2/15/2021
Adorable, Celebrations, Valentine's Day

Thanks to ABC7 for capturing the sweet Valentine’s Day marriage proposal under San Francisco’s gigantic Cupid Span sculpture. Edgar Lopez proposed to his girlfriend of 14 years Adriana Sanchez in front of giant lit up letters reading “Marry Me.”  What an adorable San Francisco proposal set on the Embarcadero. Congratulations to the more...

"Smooches for Pooches” Free Valentine’s Drive-Thru“Smooches for Pooches” Free Valentine’s Drive-Thru
By - posted 2/11/2021
Adorable, Celebrations, Things to Do, Valentine's Day

Want some adorableness for Valentine’s Day?  The East Bay SPCA is hosting a very cute “Smooches for Pooches” Valentine’s Day Drive-Thru event. Send some socially-distanced love to their animals. Plus, they’ll have candy and non-food treats for children, including a fun East Bay SPCA activity book for you to take home. “Smooches for more...

Valentine's Penguins Coming to Cal Academy of SciencesValentine’s Penguins Coming to Cal Academy of Sciences
By - posted 2/9/2021
Adorable, Virtual Events

Happy Penguin Valentines, humans. Join in for the California Academy of Sciences’ Species Survival Plan colony of African penguins—and the biologists who care for them—in this very special, scientifically adorable annual tradition. You’ll see waddling penguins nab felt hearts to line their nests (great for pair-bonding), learn about the important husbandry work more...

East Bay's Free Mini Take-Home Art GalleryEast Bay’s Free Mini Take-Home Art Gallery
By - posted 2/2/2021
Adorable, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Community, Freebies, Uplifting

Over in the East Bay, Concord’s aRt Cottage just debuted their brand new Free Mini Art Gallery. Best of all, the art is yours to take home. It’s kind of like the little free libraries you may have seen before, but this time it’s for art. The Concord Art Association members more...

SF's Best "Warm Bernie" MemesSF’s Best “Warm Bernie” Memes
By - posted 1/21/2021
Adorable, Causes, Election

Bernie Sanders was photographed braving the cold at yesterday’s inauguration in D.C. all snug with mittens and a warm overcoat. It was a practical look that took the internet and photoshop experts by storm. So “Warm Bernie” was born and he definitely made his way to San Francisco and the Bay more...

Local Oakland Middle School Jazz Band Plays in Pixar's "Soul"Local Oakland Middle School Jazz Band Plays in Pixar’s “Soul”
By - posted 1/13/2021
Adorable, Uplifting

Some very lucky Oakland middle schoolers just got their big break. Oakland’s Edna Brewer Middle School Jazz Band is featured in Pixar’s newest movie, Soul, which tells the story of a middle school band teacher who grapples with his purpose after a near-death experience. Luck would have it that Pixar Producer Dana Murray more...

Adorable Dolphins & Porpoises with Babies Spotted in SF BayAdorable Dolphins & Porpoises with Babies Spotted in SF Bay
By - posted 12/17/2020
Adorable, Outdoorsy

Aww… The Marine Mammal Center captured not one, but two aquatic families out for a swim in the San Francisco Bay on Monday, Dec. 14. KRON4 shared the uplifting photos from The Marine Mammal Center whose Cetacean Field Research Team spotted two species with young calves in the waters on the more...

SF SPCA's Adorable Festive Holiday Puppy & Kitty CamsSF SPCA’s Adorable Festive Holiday Puppy & Kitty Cams
By - posted 11/25/2020
Adorable, Brand New, Uplifting, Virtual Events

Get your dose of cuteness and find your new best friend with San Francisco SPCA and Macy’s Holiday Kitten & Puppy Cams.  Unfortunately, this year, you can’t sneak a peek of the sweet, adoptable animals in person at Macy’s annual Holiday Windows (cancelled for 2020), but you can watch the cuteness more...

SF Park Gets Awesome New Dino-Slide (Or is it Jar Jar Binks?)SF Park Gets Awesome New Dino-Slide (Or is it Jar Jar Binks?)
By - posted 11/12/2020
Adorable, Brand New, City Discoveries, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

SF just debuted its $3.5 million makeover for the West Portal Playground which includes a super cool dinosaur slide, or is it Jar Jar Binks? The renovation of West Portal Playground is part of the Let’sPlaySF! Initiative, a partnership between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Parks Alliance more...

Oakland Zoo's Free Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Through the ZooOakland Zoo’s Free Wildlife Scavenger Hunt Through the Zoo
By - posted 10/20/2020
Adorable, Fun & Games, Things to Do

This year, the Oakland Zoo is participating in the 2020 Bay Area Science Festival and hosting Zoo Quest, a free scavenger hunt that places in the zoo. Gather your squad of up to four total adventurers to visit the Oakland Zoo in-person for a unique wildlife-themed scavenger hunt. You will be more...

Bay Area Bakery's "Pain Doughlorian": Life Size Star Wars Bread SculpturesBay Area Bakery’s “Pain Doughlorian”: Life Size Star Wars Bread Sculptures
By - posted 10/16/2020
Adorable, Artsy Fartsy, Wow

Benicia bakery, One House Bakery, has constructed life size Star Wars sculptures made out of bread based on characters from Disney+’s hit show The Mandalorian. One House Bakery constructed their outstanding sculptures for Downtown Benicia’s annual Scarecrow Contest. They created 3 incredible scarecrows including Pain Doughlorian, whose armor is made completely more...

Oakland Zoo Cares for Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued from WildfireOakland Zoo Cares for Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued from Wildfire
By - posted 10/13/2020
Adorable, Uplifting

Thanks to KRON4 and CNN for letting us know that the Oakland Zoo taken in two rather adorable mountain lion cub rescues who were displaced from the Zogg wildfire in Shasta county. Dr. Herman and her vet staff examined the cubs and thankfully, both of these cubs appear to be in more...

SF Zoo's Tiny Turtles Graduate, Return to NatureSF Zoo’s Tiny Turtles Graduate, Return to Nature
By - posted 9/26/2020
Adorable, Outdoorsy, Uplifting

After two years of being raised at the zoo, 34 western pond turtles, California’s only native freshwater turtle species, were released into the wild. The western pond turtle hasn’t been observed in the Rodeo Valley Watershed since 1998. This year, the fourth year of a five-year reintroduction plan, biologists reintroduced 20 more...