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Spur-thighed tortoise dipping feet in small exhibit pool

What’s New at the Sac Zoo!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Are you looking for something fun do with the family? Kids out of school and you need some entertainment? Or do you have a date and want to mix it up? Plan to spend a day at the Sacramento Zoo! The we... Read More

Snow leopard cub to receive rare eyelid surgery

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

On Wednesday, October 24th Coconut, the snow leopard cub born at the Sacramento Zoo earlier this year, will be the recipient of a rare eyelid surgery performed by Sacramento Zoo veterinarians as well ... Read More

A little snow leopard cub gets a big name just in time for his exhibit debut

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Sacramento Zoo’s snow leopard cub made his first (brief) exhibit debut late last week, after much anticipation from staff and visitors alike. Accompanied by his keepers, the 15-week-old cub name... Read More

It’s a girl! The Sacramento Zoo welcomes the birth of an endangered red panda cub

Thursday, June 28, 2018

On Monday, June 25 one of the Sacramento Zoo’s red pandas gave birth to a female cub. The cub was born to seven-year-old mother, Pili, and nine-year-old father, Takeo. The pregnancy was confirmed la... Read More

snow leopard cub with harness for physical therapy

Snow Leopard Cub Gets Unique Physical Therapy Regimen

Friday, June 22, 2018

The zoo’s snow leopard cub is one lucky cat. Despite being born with several birth defects affecting his eyes and abnormal development of his rear legs and chest, the cub is receiving the very best ... Read More

Snow Leopard Cub Born

Monday, May 14, 2018

The Sacramento Zoo has a new resident – a male snow leopard cub. This was the first pregnancy for the cub’s five-year-old mother, Misha, and six-year-old father, Blizzard, and the first snow leopa... Read More

Naming Contest Results are in and the baby Wolf’s guenon has a name!

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

The results of the naming contest for the Sacramento Zoo’s male Wolf’s guenon, born September 4th, are in! The name Rori took the lead early on and held a strong first place through to the end. Th... 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

Hatching of Endangered Thick-billed Parrot

Friday, October 6, 2017

An Endangered thick-billed parrot hatched at the Sacramento Zoo on August 23! Currently, the young chick spends its time in a nest box in the exhibit with the rest of the parrots, being cared for by b... Read More

Flamingo Chick Care Update: Clickers and a Visit with the Veterinarian

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

More Flamingo Chick News The zoo’s five American flamingo chicks continue to grow and change in personality! They spend their days showing off to their adoring public at the 10:30 a.m. flamingo happ... Read More