Animals Archives - Sacramento Zoo

Chigüiro the Capybara

Monday, October 4, 2021

We are thrilled to formally introduce Chigüiro (chē-gwē-[r]o) the capybara! Capybaras are the largest rodent in the world, found in several countries within Central and South America. Capybaras are... Read More

Passing of red panda cub

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

We are heartbroken to announce the loss of the three-week-old red panda cub early the morning of July 16th, after a battle with pneumonia. A full necropsy will be performed at the UC Davis School of ... Read More

World Chimpanzee Day: Celebrate our Closest Animal Kingdom Cousins

Friday, July 13, 2018

Saturday, July 14th marks the inaugural World Chimpanzee Day. This day is a celebration of chimpanzees, humans’ closest cousin in the animal kingdom, but it’s also a reminder about the critical ne... 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

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

Chigüiro the Capybara

Monday, October 4, 2021

Passing of red panda cub

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

World Chimpanzee Day: Celebrate our Closest Animal Kingdom Cousins

Friday, July 13, 2018

Exciting changes ahead at the Sacramento Zoo!

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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

Thursday, June 28, 2018

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