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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

Sacramento Zoo Director Jason Jacobs at Sac Zoo sign at entrance of zoo

A Look into the Life of a Zoo Director – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 1, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, When people find out that I am a zoo director, their first reaction is, “That is so cool! I bet you get to play with the animals all the time.” I then explain how zoo staff nev... Read More

During the Zoo’s Temporary Closure – A Message from the Director

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 3, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, The Sacramento Zoo hopes you and your family are healthy and safe. Although the zoo has been closed since March 14, ther... Read More

Exciting changes ahead at the Sacramento Zoo!

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Animal welfare is a key element in the mission of the Sacramento Zoological Society. It is of the utmost importance to all the staff and dedicated volunteers at the zoo to ensure that the zoo’s resi... Read More

Animals on Tap Red Panda Edition

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Join the Sacramento Zoo this Friday from 4 to 9 pm at New Helvetia’s Tasting Room on Broadway to celebrate the release of their limited edition Red Panda Beer. A portion of the proceeds from the lau... Read More

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Sacramento Zoo’s community is living proof that a single person can make a big difference in the world. You give hope to endangered species, provide world-class animal care, inspire young minds ... Read More

Artwork and Animals

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Take Part in a Lasting Legacy Supporting the Sacramento Zoo Shirley George was an art enthusiast who loved collecting pieces from local artists. She will always be remembered for her love of life, gen... Read More

CHP Cadet Volunteer Day at the Zoo

Monday, November 13, 2017

Early one Saturday morning in late October a flock of California Highway Patrol (CHP) cadets swarmed the zoo. The Sacramento Zoo and William Land Park were selected as the class community involvement ... Read More

Help Name the Wolf’s Guenon

Monday, October 9, 2017

We need your help naming one of the newest members of our zoo family! Voting is now closed! Name to be announced November 1st at noon! The nonprofit Sacramento Zoo is hosting a fundraising contest to ... Read More

Toffee the Ice Cream Expert

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Meet Toffee, a self-proclaimed ice cream expert that is hanging around the Sacramento Zoo until Ice Cream Safari on Saturday, August 19th. She spends her days meeting staff and learning how to do all ... Read More