As part of their efforts to boost revenues in the park, the Rec & Park Department is considering proposals for a Segway tour company in the park. In 2008, Segway of SF (now Silicon Segway) was given permission to operate… Continue Reading
If you’re a San Franciscan, be glad because you won’t have to pay the new entrance fees at the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. The Examiner reports that the Rec and Park Commission voted yesterday to charge… Continue Reading
When you visit the Academy, it’s easy to think everything is very buttoned up and orderly when you stare at the different animals in their enclosures. But a recent Wall Street Journal article revealed some of the challenging episodes that… Continue Reading
The California Academy of Sciences shared some video today of their Wagler Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus wagleri) getting her weekly meal of a frozen mouse (they are thawed and warmed just before feeding). More on this beautiful viper: Wagler’s Pit Vipers… Continue Reading
Some culinary tidbits to share with you all… Hot dogs for everyone! SFGate’s City Insider reports that plans are being finalized for new cart vendors to find a home in Golden Gate Park by this summer. Look for Blue Bottle… Continue Reading
[RichmondSFBlog cub reporter David was on scene at the Recreation & Park Commission hearing this afternoon where Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic organizers appealed their permit denial. Special thanks to him for sending in a report.] The negative impact of 800… Continue Reading
Paper hearts and penguins – this is just too cute. [Note that the video has no sound] – Sarah B. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Valentine’s Day Penguin Show & Tell program that took place on Sunday, Feb 14,… Continue Reading
SFWeekly have a funny post today asking, “What’s Left To Do at Strybing Arboretum?” after noting the extensive prohibited behaviors sign at the entrance to the Botanical Garden. Hey, we appreciate that there are things you shouldn’t do at a… Continue Reading