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Ghost of the Mountains: Snow Leopard Conservancy

Sunday, October 23, 2022

There are few animals that capture the imagination like snow leopards. As Tashi R. Ghale wrote in Searching for the Snow Leopard, Guardian of the High Mountains, “Beyond the ecological importance of... Read More

Orangutan Conservation: Protecting the Man of the Forest

Friday, August 19, 2022

Orangutans, also called the man of the forest, are the largest arboreal primate in the world. There are three species of orangutans: Sumatran orangutans (like those who live at the Sacramento Zoo), Bo... Read More

kamau the African lion at the Sac Zoo, an ambassador for lion conservation

African Lion Conservation: Saving the King of Beasts

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

There are few species as iconic as the African lion which have become synonymous with strength, power, and resilience. Even in nature, lions have no natural predators. Why, then, have African lion pop... Read More

Thick-Billed Parrots: Reviving the Mountain Parrot

Monday, August 1, 2022

One cannot enter the Sacramento Zoo without being greeted by our flock of thick-billed parrots. From their aviary across from the American alligators, these rambunctious, vociferous birds are a conser... Read More

The Sac Zoo Makes a Difference in Wildlife Conservation

Monday, July 25, 2022

Dear Friend, The Sacramento Zoo currently cares for more than 120 unique and amazing species of animals – 34 of which are Endangered. Due to so many factors impacting wildlife and wild places around... Read More

The Last Place on Earth: Protecting the Great Apes of the Goualougo Triangle

Thursday, July 14, 2022

“In a world of human use, this extraordinary forest is a reminder of Eden, an untouched gem teeming with chimpanzees, gorillas, and forest elephants. It is the definition of wild nature and must be ... Read More

Mabula Ground Hornbill Project

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Ground hornbills are large, primarily terrestrial birds that can be found in the grasslands, sparse woodlands, savannas, and forest edges in Africa. There are two species of ground hornbills: Abyssini... Read More

Squawk! Happy World Parrot Day

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

May 21 is World Parrot Day. Founded in 2004 by the World Parrot Trust, World Parrot Day’s mission is to highlight parrots and the threats they face in the wild. There are more than 350 different spe... Read More

western pond turtles during a vet exam at the Sac Zoo

World Turtle Day: Bushy Lake Restoration Project

Monday, May 23, 2022

When people think of zoo-supported conservation projects, they usually imagine iconic animals from faraway places, such as the Wild Nature Institute’s work in giraffe conservation. In addition to th... Read More

Endangered Species Day: Creating a Bright Future

Friday, May 20, 2022

Every third Friday of May, people around the world celebrate Endangered Species Day. Founded in 2006 by the Endangered Species Coalition and author David Robinson, this day fosters endangered species ... Read More