Zoo Hours
Open daily, year-round, the zoo closes at 4 pm but guests may stay on grounds until 5 pm. Some exhibits close early. No outside alcohol allowed.
Please note that the lions will be off exhibit through summer as they are receiving an addition to their exhibit space.
Open Daily 9 am to 4 pm
February 23: Half-price admission
April 27: Special ticket required for Star Wars Day
May 18: Zoo closes at 1:30 pm
July 4: Half-price admission
July 5: Half-price admission
August 17: Zoo closes at 2:30 pm
August 22: Half-price admission
September 14: Zoo closes at 1:30 pm
October 26 & 27: Special ticket required for Boo at the Zoo
Thanksgiving: Zoo closed
December 24: Free admission day & zoo closes at 1:30 pm
Christmas: Zoo closed
Admissions
Sacramento Zoo Prices
General admission: $16.50
Senior admission 65+: $15.50
Children ages 2-11: $11.50
Children ages 0-1: Free
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Weekdays
General admission: $21.25
Senior admission 65+: $20.25
Children ages 2-11: $16.25
Children ages 0-1: Free
Weekends & Holidays
General admission: $22.25
Senior admission 65+: $21.25
Children ages 2-11: $17.25
Children ages 0-1: Free
We welcome guests with disabilities that choose to bring their trained service animal into the zoo. View our guidelines for services animals or pick up a copy at the Member & Visitor Services Office. A kennel is available for those who choose to leave their service animal during their stay on zoo grounds. Unfortunately, we cannot allow service dogs in training on zoo grounds and pets are not allowed inside the zoo.
- Smile! Your visit grants permission to be photographed for promotional purposes by the Sacramento Zoo.
- Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed in public areas, but you must stay safely behind any barriers and remain in the public areas at all times.
- Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Public Relations Department.
Directions
The Sacramento Zoo is just south of downtown Sacramento on the corner of Sutterville Road and Land Park Drive, just off the I-5 freeway, inside of William Land Park.
Our mailing address does not take you to the front of the zoo.
If you are using an online map, please search
“Land Park Drive & 16th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95822”
Parking is free and on-street throughout Land Park. Map of William Land Park
From North of Sacramento via I-5
(Natomas, Sac International Airport, Woodland)
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles.
Exit Sutterville Road and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From South of Sacramento via I-5
(Pocket, Elk Grove, Stockton)
Take 1-5 North toward Sacramento.
Exit Sutterville Road and turn right.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From Northeast of Sacramento via Capitol City Freeway/Hwy 99
(Cal Expo, Arden, Fulton, Antelope, Roseville, Auburn)
Take Capitol City Freeway toward Sacramento
Capitol City Freeway turns into Hwy 99.
Exit 12th Avenue and turn right.
Dead end on Freeport Blvd, turn left.
Right on Sutterville Road, first stop light.
Right on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side
From South of Sacramento via Hwy 99
(South Sac, Elk Grove, Stockton)
Take Hwy 99 North toward Sacramento.
Exit 12th Avenue and turn left.
Dead end on Freeport Blvd, turn left.
Right on Sutterville Road, first stop light.
Right on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side
From West of Sacramento via I-80
(West Sac, Davis, Vacaville, Bay Area)
Take I-80 East toward Sacramento.
Take Capital City Freeway/US-50 East toward
Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe.
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles.
Exit Sutterville Road (first exit) and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From East of Sacramento via Hwy 50
(Rancho Cordova, Folsom, El Dorado Hills)
Take Hwy 50 toward Sacramento
Take I-5 South toward Los Angeles
Exit Sutterville Road (first exit) and turn left.
Left on Land Park Drive, first stop light.
The zoo is on the left side.
From Downtown Sacramento via 15th Street
(Capitol, Midtown, Convention Center)
Take 15th Street South, one way.
15th will dead end on Broadway, turn left.
Right on Land Park Drive, first light.
The zoo is 1.3 miles down on the right side.
Public Transportation
Regional Transit bus #6 stops in front of the zoo.
Attractions, Tips & Daily Events
From train rides to giraffe encounters, wildlife stage shows to the best times to visit, make the most of your zoo day by browsing the links below to see all that is happening on the day you plan to visit.
Sacramento Zoo Map
