When you visit the Sacramento Zoo, you expect an exciting day of lions, okapis, and flamingoes. But there is another resident at the zoo that often goes unnoticed. The humble squirrel. Squirrels often get a bad rap. They raid bird feeders. They can chew through just about anything. They dart out in front of cars. They nest in attics. But, while sometimes inconvenient for humans, squirrels have a lot to offer. And they’re a lot of fun to watch if...Read More

The Himalayan monal is one of the most colorful birds here at the Sacramento Zoo. Also known as the Himalayan pheasant, this bird delights guests of all ages. With that delight comes unbridled curiosity. Here are some of the most asked questions about Himalayan monals. Where are Himalayan monals found? Himalayan monals live in the Himalayan hill forest from Afghanistan and Pakistan through the Himalayas in India, Nepal, southern Tibet, and Bhutan. It favors oak-conifer forests rich with rhododendrons, open,...Read More