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Annual City Nature Challenge surpasses 1,690,000 wildlife observations in its seventh year.
By working together, animal data from living and scientific collections can better inform conservation
Exhibit showcases adaptations bugs have developed over millions of years and across a multitude of environments.
Annual Big Bang gala returns to the Academy on April 28, 2022
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Programs & Events
March 10, 2017
A month-long celebration of all things celestial, capped off by San Francisco’s biggest party of the year!
Exhibits, Programs & Events, Science & Sustainability
March 2, 2017
Annual competition awards the best in wildlife and conservation photography.
Programs & Events
February 9, 2017
A new way to experience the Academy’s beloved rainforest; plus dark matter, black holes, and birthday parties!
Programs & Events
January 10, 2017
Animal love is in the air!
Programs & Events
January 6, 2017
Weekly after-hours series for adults announces new year of programs.
Animal News, Science & Sustainability
December 17, 2016
From a fleet of shining beetles to an armored African lizard, these discoveries add to Earth’s tree of life.
Programs & Events
December 8, 2016
Make having fun learning about science one of your New Year’s resolutions!
Science & Sustainability
November 15, 2016
Academy researchers dove into the wake of Hurricane Matthew to survey little-known storm impacts on coral reefs.
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