IT’S ALL ABOUT THE ANIMALS
At the Sacramento Zoo, it’s all about the animals! Nearly 500 native, rare and endangered animals call our zoo home. Representing more than 120 unique species, the animals at the Sacramento Zoo are sure to amaze and inspire visitors of all ages.
Animal Update
Zoo's Lion Pair Back on Exhibit - Double the Space and Closer Than Ever!
For the first time ever, you can get nose-to-nose with an African lion at the Sacramento Zoo. The renovated exhibit is complete with a full glass front, a walk-through glass tunnel and two keeper training areas. Come say hi to the lions on your next visit
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Q & A with a Zookeeper: Meet Andrea Haverland!
Zookeeper Andrea shares some of her favorite stories, experiences and how she got started in this field!
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Meet Glory
Shani, a 10-year-old Masai giraffe, gave birth to a female calf named Glory during the evening on September 20, 2020. This is the 20th calf born at the Sacramento Zoo going back to 1964! Visit Glory and the other giraffes at the Giraffe Viewing Deck.
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