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Friday, September 22, 2017
Deaf Awareness Day
While language is not a barrier when it comes to listening to the roar of a lion, seeing a lion is a much different experience for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Instead of the roar, they focus on the vibrations that can be felt in one’s chest when the lion roars. The goal of Deaf Awareness Day is to make the zoo accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing community, merging the gap between those who feel the roar and those who hear it. T...
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Flamingo Chick Care Update: Passing of Bellini
The Sacramento Zoo’s animal care team, veterinarians, and all other support staff are somber today as we announce the death of Bellini, one of the six American flamingo chicks to hatch at the zoo this summer. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Zoo veterinary staff completed a preliminary exam that procured no further answers. A full necropsy will be performed at UC Davis, we will keep you updated with results when we receive them. Bellini w...
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Flamingo Chick Care Update: Passing of Bellini
The Sacramento Zoo’s animal care team, veterinarians, and all other support staff are somber today as we announce the death of Bellini, one of the six American flamingo chicks to hatch at the zoo this summer. The cause of death is unknown at this t...
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Grand Opening of a Lake Pathway
Guests at this year’s Wild Affair gala not only supported the nonprofit zoo by attending the annual fundraiser but were also the first to walk where no other guests have. They were the first to explore the new lake pathway. Have you ever wanted to ...
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Happy Birthday Goody!
Goody the reticulated giraffe is celebrating her 19th birthday today (one of her primary caretakers, zookeeper Melissa, is also celebrating a birthday today!). For her special day, she will receive extra treats (grapes are a favorite). The easygoing ...
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What Farm-to-Fork Means at the Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento is proud to be America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, feeding the world from over 1.5 million acres of farmland throughout the region. Since 2012, when the official farm-to-fork movement began, the Sacramento community has highlighted many of i...
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Birth of Endangered Eastern Bongo
We are proud to introduce the newest member of the eastern bongo herd born just before midnight on September 4. The calf was born to parents Sukari (born at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2014) and Penny (born at the San Francisco Zoo in 2014). Mother and cal...
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Wolf’s Guenon Infant Born
Late in the evening on September 4 the Sacramento Zoo’s Wolf’s guenon family welcomed a new addition. Zookeepers had been monitoring the mother closely prior to the expected birth. Staff will continue to monitor the entire family group to ensure ...
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Death of Ravenala, Black & White Ruffed Lemur Matriarch
We are terribly heartbroken to announce the death of Ravenala, the zoo’s black and white ruffed lemur matriarch. She was nothing short of amazing and has left a lasting legacy for her Critically Endangered species as well as an indelible print on a...
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Flamingo Chicks Have Names!
The American flamingo chicks have names! Staff have been busy caring for the growing flock and learning their individual personalities. Test results have also come in revealing their genders. With all of that information in-hand zookeepers were ready...
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Bat Signals Appear at the Sacramento Zoo
When meandering through the zoo on your next visit you might notice a bat shaped graphic on boxes in the trees around the zoo. The Sacramento Zoo is signaling to local bats and visitors, that we have houses here for them thanks to Boy Scout Josh Simm...
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Black and White Ruffed Lemur Update
The all-female black and white ruffed lemur trio, born May 23 of this year have made their public debut. Caprese, Nicoise, and Panzanella weighing 495 grams, 490 grams, and 445 grams respectively at their last check-up, are ready to leave the nest an...
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Death of Romulus, the Coquerel’s Sifaka
The Sacramento Zoo is saddened to report the death of Romulus, a 7-year-old male Coquerel’s sifaka. Romulus was humanely euthanized at the Dr. Murray E. Fowler Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday, August 8 after a sudden illness progressed over the week...
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New Custom Built Furniture for the African Lions
The Sacramento Zoo’s facilities and animal care teams have been hard at work creating and implementing some new and exciting changes to the African lion’s habitat. The most noticeable change for visitors is a climbing and napping structure in the...
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Friday, September 22, 2017
Deaf Awareness Day
While language is not a barrier when it comes to listening to the roar of a lion, seeing a lion is a much different experience for thos...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Flamingo Chick Care Update: Passing of Bellini
The Sacramento Zoo’s animal care team, veterinarians, and all other support staff are somber today as we announce the death of Bellin...
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Grand Opening of a Lake Pathway
Guests at this year’s Wild Affair gala not only supported the nonprofit zoo by attending the annual fundraiser but were also the firs...
Friday, September 15, 2017
Happy Birthday Goody!
Goody the reticulated giraffe is celebrating her 19th birthday today (one of her primary caretakers, zookeeper Melissa, is also celebra...
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Employee Profile: Dani White
Each month a zoo staff member is selected as employee of the month. The individual selected has gone above and beyond their job descrip...
Friday, September 8, 2017
What Farm-to-Fork Means at the Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento is proud to be America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, feeding the world from over 1.5 million acres of farmland throughout the re...
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Birth of Endangered Eastern Bongo
We are proud to introduce the newest member of the eastern bongo herd born just before midnight on September 4. The calf was born to pa...
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Wolf’s Guenon Infant Born
Late in the evening on September 4 the Sacramento Zoo’s Wolf’s guenon family welcomed a new addition. Zookeepers had been monitorin...
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Death of Ravenala, Black & White Ruffed Lemur Matriarch
We are terribly heartbroken to announce the death of Ravenala, the zoo’s black and white ruffed lemur matriarch. She was nothing shor...
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Flamingo Chicks Have Names!
The American flamingo chicks have names! Staff have been busy caring for the growing flock and learning their individual personalities....
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
What is a registered veterinary technician (RVT)?
By Alison Mott, RVT What is a registered veterinary technician (RVT)? The short answer is, we perform a variety of roles that include s...
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Bat Signals Appear at the Sacramento Zoo
When meandering through the zoo on your next visit you might notice a bat shaped graphic on boxes in the trees around the zoo. The Sacr...
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As the only aquatic turtle native to California, we feel strongly about our direct involvement in their future – in the zoo community and in the wild.
Making a difference in Western Pond Turtle Populations
Eleven western pond turtles hatched at the Sacramento Zoo in 2016. Weighing only five to six grams at hatching, these tiny turtles have big shells to fill as they grow to their adult weight of between 6000 and 1200 grams (1.3 to 2.6 lbs.). All the western pond turtles at the Sacramento Zoo play important roles as animal ambassadors at the zoo, aiding in our commitment to the species.
Western pond turtles are found in the most western of the United States. In Washington and Oregon it is designated as “Endangered”. In California (and Baja California) it is a “Species of Special Concern” and listed as “Threatened”. Their population is drastically declining primarily due to habitat loss from urbanization and conversion to agricultural needs.
The Sacramento Zoo is home to one of the largest populations of western pond turtles housed within an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) facility and the Zoo is an active participant in the AZA Species Survival Plan® (SSP) for them.
The Sacramento Zoo is helping this species in a number of ways. Read More