Small Wonders Project
Help us bring six new species to the Zoo!
Small Wonders is an exciting new project at the Sacramento Zoo that will renovate one of the Zoo's oldest structures and provide housing for African Straw-colored Fruit Bats, Mongoose, Aardvarks, Wolf's Guenons (a species of monkey), Red-billed Hornbill, and Crested Guineafowl.
Each of these species will help tell the story of East Africa, presenting the challenges of conserving wildlife in this unique corner of the world. The Sacramento Zoo has been an active participant in many East African conservation programs to educate the African people who share the landscape with African wildlife.
Small Wonders will expand and improve an existing structure – both on-and off-exhibit animal facilities. It will replace the existing mesh with modern, finer-grade stainless steel and glass to allow for greater visibility. Existing parrot, owl, porcupine and lemur habitats (six exhibits in all) will be combined to form three large spaces. The renovation will also include an artificial termite mound (guests will be able to observe nocturnal Aardvarks even as they sleep).
Estimated cost of project: $500,000
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Aardvark,
courtesy of Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure
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Straw-colored Fruit Bat,
courtesy of Michael Durham,
Oregon Zoo
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Banded Mongoose,
courtesy of Micheal Durham, Oregon Zoo
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Fundraising is currently underway to support this renovation.
A contribution of $1,000 or more will place your name in a special recognition area of the project. Visit the Small Wonders Sponsorship page for a list of opportunities. If you have any questions on this exciting new project, please call the Zoo’s development department at 916-808-3713.
Thank you!
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Crested Guineafowl,
courtesy of Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
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Wolf's Guenon
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Download a printable version of the Small Wonders plans here.
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