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Thursday, June 20, 2019
What's New at the Sac Zoo!
Are you looking for something fun do with the family? Kids out of school and you need some entertainment? Or do you have a date and want to mix it up? Plan to spend a day at the Sacramento Zoo! The weather is nice, the grounds shaded, and you might spot a new baby or another new addition to the zoo! Following is a guide to maximizing your visit and making the most of your day at the zoo! First,...Read More
Saturday, May 18, 2019
The Crane Event: Welcome a New Pair to the Zoo
Kiwi Male From: Disney’s Animal Kingdom DOB: June 6, 2017 Siouxsie Female From: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium DOB: April 22, 2018 We are excited to bring a brand-new species to the Sacramento Zoo - black crowned cranes! Guests can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the crane pair from the observation deck of the okapi habitat. This species, native to West and Central African wetlands and grasslands, are living amongst the okapi in their newly-opened habitat. The...Read More
Lions Temporarily Off Exhibit
The Sacramento Zoo’s resident lion pair, Kamau and Cleo, will be off exhibit through summer as they’re receiving an addition to their exhibit space! The adjoining former tiger exhibit will be incorporated into the lions’ exhibit, allowing the lions to enjoy nearly double the space they currently live in. Renovations are moving forward and this phase requires the pair to be housed off-exhibit and behind the scenes. Look forward to seeing them soon in a newly-renovated glass front exhibit that doubles their living space!
Experience the zoo like never before!
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Hooves and Horns
The animals roaming the savanna and forests of Africa are beautiful and fascinating creatures. This tour will take you behind the scenes of our hoofstock area to talk about the care and keeping of giraffes, zebras and bongos here at the zoo.
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Get up close to the animals, visit behind-the-scenes areas not accessible to the general public, receive a guided walking tour from one of our educators and see what goes into the incredible care the animals receive every day.
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Calling all lovers of lizards, snakes and frogs! This tour will take you behind the scenes of our reptile house! You will learn about everything it takes to care for reptiles, amphibians and more!
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