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researchers with the wild nature institute take pictures of a giraffe

Wild Nature Institute and the Sac Zoo: Working in Partnership to Save Giraffes

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Masai giraffe are the largest subspecies of giraffe, making them the tallest living animal on earth. Masai giraffes live throughout central and southern Kenya and most of Tanzania. The Masai giraffe i... Read More

thick-billed parrot is one of the species that would benefit from a new sacramento zoo

From Coast to Coast: National Wildlife Day

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige with a goal of raising awareness of the plight of endangered animals and recognizing the critical role ... Read More

You Asked, We Answered: Red Kangaroos

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Sacramento Zoo is home to four red kangaroos (Cheddar, Porter, Walter, and Jordon), the largest mammal in Australia. One of the most popular animals on the Sac Zoo website are kangaroos. We get so... Read More

three Grevy's zebra standing together at the sac zoo

Grevy’s Zebra and the People Who Protect Them

Monday, January 31, 2022

When you think of African animals, there is no doubt that zebras are one of the first species to come to mind. From their large ears to their distinctive stripes, zebras are one of Africa’s most ico... Read More

Squirrels: Unofficial Residents of the Sac Zoo

Friday, January 21, 2022

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... Read More

Fun Facts About the Himalayan Monal

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

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 curiosi... Read More

Why do orangutans like blankets?

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Visitors love watching the Sacramento Zoo’s orangutans as they explore and interact with items in their habitat. From enjoying snacks left out by their keepers to swinging from branch to branch ... Read More

Enrichment isn’t just fun, it’s serious work!

Monday, November 22, 2021

Dear Friend of the Sacramento Zoo, At the Sacramento Zoo, animal care and welfare are our top priorities. That care comes in a variety of forms – each as vitally important as the next in ... Read More

Chigüiro the Capybara

Monday, October 4, 2021

We are thrilled to formally introduce Chigüiro (chē-gwē-[r]o) the capybara! Capybaras are the largest rodent in the world, found in several countries within Central and South America. Capybaras are... Read More

Animals: An unlikely veterinary partner

Thursday, September 2, 2021

At the Sacramento Zoo, the care and welfare of our animals is our top priority. The veterinary care received by each animal at the zoo is truly world-class, thanks to a more than 50-year partnership w... Read More