Members are invited
Your Sacramento Zoo membership includes exclusive events throughout the year and free admission to some of the most popular general events.
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First Monday of each month*
9:30 to 10:30 am
FIT4MOM membership AND zoo membership or paid admission required to participate
FIT4MOM Sacramento is taking Stroller Strides to the Sacramento Zoo! Join this fitness group for moms and their little ones as we move around the zoo, work out our bodies, and chat and sing to all the animals. After class, stick around and enjoy all the zoo has to offer. If you are not a member yet of FIT4MOM Sacramento, visit the FIT4MOM page for more information and to sign up.
*Note that the date may vary with Monday holidays and the weather forecast.
Sacramento Zoo members are invited to spend a family-friendly evening at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg on Thursday, October 19 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
We are excited to offer this off-site event exclusively to Sac Zoo members! Take the short drive to Clarksburg, bring the entire family, enjoy some wine, and have a relaxing evening with your fellow zoo members!
Reservations are strongly encouraged so that we can plan for the best event possible. Reservations available soon!
Event details:
- Wine will be available for purchase by the bottle or glass from up to 14 wineries.
- Dinner and dessert will be available for purchase from food trucks. No outside food or drink, please.
- Limited seating is available. Low back lawn chairs and blankets are welcome for a picnic on the lawn.
- Enjoy lawn games such as Jenga, corn hole, and connect 4
- Service animals are welcome, please leave pets at home.
Food Trucks:
- Bubble Cone
- Drewski’s
- Booker T & Candies Kitchen
- Authentic Street Taco
About the Old Sugar Mill:
Originally built in 1934 as an operating beet sugar refinery, the Old Sugar Mill now hosts fifteen unique wineries offering varietals from all over Northern California. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sangiovese are just a few of the featured wines. Located in the heart of the Clarksburg AVA, and just 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento, the Old Sugar Mill is the premier destination for enjoying world class wines with friends and family. The Old Sugar Mill is the perfect venue for your next wine trip. Fourteen Wineries. One Location. 15 minutes from downtown Sacramento. Learn more about the Old Sugar Mill.
5:30 to 8:00 pm:
June 22
July 13 CANCELED
August 3
Zoo members are invited to enjoy the zoo in the evening. Take a stroll, delight in the Delta breeze and check out the animals’ evening routines!
Reservations are encouraged (for a speedy entry!), but they are not required. The number of free tickets received will be determined by your membership level.
Kampala will be open to purchase dinner.
FAQS
How do I reserve my tickets?
Before you can reserve your timed entry admission tickets you must have a login and password for the zoo’s website. Completing the process below in advance of reserving tickets will ensure a smooth process.
Step 1: Register for our website (if you have already registered for our website you can skip to step two).
Step 2: Check to make sure that your website registration is linked to your zoo membership.
Step 1: Register for our website: www.saczoo.org/register
- To make sure your website registration links to your zoo membership, you need the following information as it appears on your membership card: your name, address, phone number, and email. (Note that each named member may create their own login with their own email address so that they may log in independently of one another.)
- You will know that you have registered successfully when you receive a confirmation email
Step 2: Test your website registration: www.saczoo.org/membertest
- You need to test your website registration to make sure that it links to your zoo membership and that your membership is active.
- Make sure you are logged in to the website
If you can add an attendee to your shopping cart for this test event, great, you are all set! Please do not click “add to cart”. It is not necessary to go through with this registration. It seems simple but if you are logged in and have the ability to add an attendee to this membership test then this really is the final step in the process.
Need assistance with this process? Call 916-808-5888 during regular business hours.
Once this process is complete, click the “Reserve Member Tickets” button above.
What time is the event?
Event is from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Can I bring extra guests not covered by my membership?
Yes, if you reserve more tickets than your membership covers, you will be charged for the extra guests ($18 for adults/seniors, $13 for children age 2-11).
What should I do if I need to cancel my reservation?
Call the Member & Visitor services office at 916-808-5888 and we will release your tickets for another member to use.
Will all of the animals be out?
Yes, with a few exceptions. The orangutan “bedtime” schedule mimics their behavior in the wild and they will not be on exhibit. As always, the animals have access to their dens and can opt to be indoors or on exhibit at their preference.
Will the café be open?
Yes, the Kampala Café will be open until 7:30pm and Cones ice cream stand will be open through the end of the event.
Will the Zoofari Market gift store be open?
Yes, and we will offer a 20% discount to members that evening.
Will the rides be running?
Yes, the Conservation Carousel, Zoo train and Kilimanjaro Climb will all be open. Members save $1 on train and carousel tickets purchased during the event. We are offering FREE climbs during the event!
Will there be a giraffe encounter?
Yes, there will be a giraffe encounter at 6:15 pm. Available at the Tall Wonders Viewing Deck for $5 per person, credit card only.
The Sacramento Zoological Society Board of Trustees will be hosting a virtual public board meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm. The Board will discuss the zoo’s current operations and future plans.
The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
Registration closes April 17 at noon. Members must be logged in to register online.
Call 916-808-5888 with questions.
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping with an exclusive Sacramento Zoo member discount of 25% in the Zoofari Market gift store*. Just remember to show your membership card, and you can shop as much as you like!
* Excludes books, promotional, clearance and sale items; cannot be combined with other discounts.
For any additional help, please email the Member & Visitor Services Office or call 916-808-5888.