Animals Archives - Sacramento Zoo

Ghost of the Mountains: Snow Leopard Conservancy

Sunday, October 23, 2022

There are few animals that capture the imagination like snow leopards. As Tashi R. Ghale wrote in Searching for the Snow Leopard, Guardian of the High Mountains, “Beyond the ecological importance of... Read More

Happy International Primate Day!

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Each year on September 1, we celebrate International Primate Day. The holiday was founded by Animal Defenders International in 2005 with the purpose of ending monkey experimentation for disease resear... Read More

Orangutan Conservation: Protecting the Man of the Forest

Friday, August 19, 2022

Orangutans, also called the man of the forest, are the largest arboreal primate in the world. There are three species of orangutans: Sumatran orangutans (like those who live at the Sacramento Zoo), Bo... Read More

kamau the African lion at the Sac Zoo, an ambassador for lion conservation

African Lion Conservation: Saving the King of Beasts

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

There are few species as iconic as the African lion which have become synonymous with strength, power, and resilience. Even in nature, lions have no natural predators. Why, then, have African lion pop... Read More

Thick-Billed Parrots: Reviving the Mountain Parrot

Monday, August 1, 2022

One cannot enter the Sacramento Zoo without being greeted by our flock of thick-billed parrots. From their aviary across from the American alligators, these rambunctious, vociferous birds are a conser... Read More

The Sac Zoo Makes a Difference in Wildlife Conservation

Monday, July 25, 2022

Dear Friend, The Sacramento Zoo currently cares for more than 120 unique and amazing species of animals – 34 of which are Endangered. Due to so many factors impacting wildlife and wild places around... Read More

A Very Happy Birthday to Sasha the Jaguar

Friday, July 15, 2022

For hundreds of years, jaguars have held an important role in both nature and culture. They are an apex predator in their habitat and were once worshiped as gods in many ancient South American culture... Read More

The Last Place on Earth: Protecting the Great Apes of the Goualougo Triangle

Thursday, July 14, 2022

“In a world of human use, this extraordinary forest is a reminder of Eden, an untouched gem teeming with chimpanzees, gorillas, and forest elephants. It is the definition of wild nature and must be ... Read More

National Koi Day: A Fishy Exam

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Happy National Koi Day! The Sacramento Zoo’s veterinary team provides excellent care and treatment for all of the animals at the zoo, from Kamau the lion to the smallest lizard. Even the koi fish re... Read More

A Very Exciting World Giraffe Day

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

World Giraffe Day is an annual event that celebrates the tallest animal on the longest day of the year: Summer Solstice on June 21st. Every year, World Giraffe Day brings awareness and support to gira... Read More