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2021: A Year in Review

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

2021 was a wild and eventful year at the Sacramento Zoo! Here are a few highlights: Want to support your Sacramento Zoo in 2022? Join the Sustainers Circle as a recurring donor! Conservation is integr... Read More

Rainy Day Zoo Adventures

Thursday, October 21, 2021

After a very dry year and a summer full of fires and smoke, rain is celebrated in California. It eases wildfire risk, greens up the hills, and cleans the air. While rain is highly anticipated, when it... Read More

Relocation Update as of September 23, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The following announcement was made public on September 23, 2021. Details to come as available. Sacramento Zoological Society and City of Elk Grove Enter into Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to evalua... Read More

Welcome Back and Parrot Updates – A Message from the Director

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, First of all, we are thrilled to be able to welcome our community back to the Sacramento Zoo beginning Monday, June 15! Please remember that all tickets (even for members) must be r... Read More

two American alligators at the Sacramento Zoo

Alligators Arrive at the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, As most of you read in Monday’s email from the zoo, we were excited to announce a planned re-opening date of June 1. Unfortunately, after receiving initial permission from Sacr... Read More

How to Prepare for a Big Alligator Arrival – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 15, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, Despite our closure over the past two months there have been several new additions to the zoo. The most exciting is the transformation of our front pond habitat to house a group of a... 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

Skye the reticulated giraffe and Amirah the Masai giraffe

A New Giraffe Joins the Herd – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, Happy belated Earth Day. Often times I’m asked, “What is the zoo doing to celebrate Earth Day?” I usually respond that we celebrate it every day as the Sacramento Zoological S... Read More

two ostriches and a zebra in their enclosure

New Ostriches Join Zebras – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 17, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. The zoo continues to operate with a core group of ded... Read More

Veterinarian performs veterinary exam on six-banded armadillo

Caring for the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 10, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, This week has seen the Sacramento Zoo in the news of several local affiliates discussing the impact of the COVID-19 cri... Read More

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Plan-Ahead Pricing gives you the opportunity to plan a zoo visit that matches your budget and schedule.

Ticket prices may increase daily, and the price will never be lower for a particular day than is currently listed. Get the best price for your visit when you purchase your tickets early!

Please note that due to potential avian influenza risk, birds are temporarily off exhibit.
The zoo will be closed December 24 & 25.

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2021: A Year in Review

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Rainy Day Zoo Adventures

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Relocation Update as of September 23, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Welcome Back and Parrot Updates – A Message from the Director

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Alligators Arrive at the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Thursday, May 28, 2020

How to Prepare for a Big Alligator Arrival – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 15, 2020

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

Friday, May 1, 2020

A New Giraffe Joins the Herd – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

New Ostriches Join Zebras – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

Caring for the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

Plan Ahead and Save!

Buy your tickets early for the best price.

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