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City Youth Now sponsors visit by the San Francisco Zoo Mobile to the San Francisco Youth Guidance Center

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — November 29, 2007 — City Youth Now sponsored a second visit by the San Francisco Zoo Mobile to the San Francisco Youth Guidance Center. The visit focused on habitats and ecosystems and featured a ferret, a tiger salamander, a boa, and a surprisingly pettable hedgehog. Ken Pelto led two forty-five minute presentations where the youth had the opportunity to learn about global habitats, ask questions, and handle the animals. Ken and his furry friends will be returning to the YGC over winter break to conduct a series of workshops titled Biodiversity Basics.

About Zoo Mobile
The Zoo Mobile offers an up-close, hand on experience with live animals and corresponding lessons. These programs are designed to complement the student's science curriculum and draws students into the wonders of nature while educating them about the animals who share their world.

About City Youth Now
Founded in 1950, City Youth Now provides a wide range of services and support for youth in the juvenile court system-including youth in the foster care and/or delinquency systems. Current examples include: Author Visits to Juvenile Hall, a Corner Store at Youth Guidance Center, Holiday Gifts for thousands of children each year, an Internship Program for youth on probation, Jesse E. Williams III Scholarship Fund, Project KEEP, and Squires Program. City Youth Now also makes small Individual Grants to meet the unique needs of youth in a number of areas, including: Camperships, Education/Literacy, Emergency Clothing, Graduation Gifts, Independent Living, Medical & Dental, Personal Development, and Recreation.

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Press Contact:
Brittany Heinrich
Executive Director
City Youth Now
brittany@cityyouthnow.org

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