Centennial Community Celebration Spectacular

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A larger-than-life African lion roared from the Spreckels Organ Pavilion stage Saturday evening (May 14, 2016) — and the crowd of thousands roared back! The 11-foot-tall, 15-foot-long lion, operated by 4 puppeteers, was the king of the 30-minute theatrical production commissioned by San Diego Zoo Global for its Centennial Community Celebration, held at Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama and open to all San Diegans. The spectacular performance paid tribute to the lion that Dr. Harry Wegeforth heard roaring in Balboa Park 100 years ago, which inspired him to found the Zoological Society of San Diego in 1916. Today, the “roar” symbolizes the conservation work of the 100-year-old organization, as San Diego Zoo Global continues to call for everyone to join its fight to end the extinction of animals, plants and habitats. Connect with us: http://www.facebook.com/sandiegozoo http://www.twitter.com/sandiegozoo http://www.instagram.com/sandiegozoo http://www.pinterest.com/sandiegozoo http://www.sdzoo.tumblr.com https://vine.co/sandiegozoo Snapchat: sandiegozoo The production on Saturday night opened with a dramatic visual display and San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, San Diego City Councilmember Todd Gloria and San Diego Zoo conservation ambassador Joan Embery honoring the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego community for their support throughout the years. The speakers shared the stage with three large gift boxes that were delivered earlier in the week to Balboa Park. When the gifts were open

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