Open daily, year-round, the zoo entrance closes at 4 pm but guests may stay on grounds until 5 pm.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Thanks to Wells Fargo, the 1st Wednesday of each month in 2017 is Wells Fargo Wednesday! Up to four children ages 2-11 receive free admission to the Sacramento Zoo with a paid adult.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

 

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

 

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

 

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

The Sacramento Zoo closes early at 1:30 pm to set up for the Wild Affair fundraising event.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Join us for a special day for our deaf and hard of hearing community sponsored by NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The zoo will have ASL interpreters on site for the event. There are limited facilities for service animals. Please call 916-808-5888 in advance for service dog information.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Join the zoo and the Sacramento Library in an open play environment, the last Saturday of the month anytime between 10 am to 2 pm. We will be reading stories, playing, and exploring the wonders of the natural world with a new topic each month. Visit the Nature Explorers page for more information.

Join the Greater Sac chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) for an interactive and educational event about Red Panda awareness and conservation. Kids (and adults too!) can become “Red Panda Rangers” after stopping at the various Red Panda Stations and completing the Panda activities. Other stations include face painting and an opportunity to decorate your own flag that will be added to the ones currently surrounding the Red Panda exhibit. Come by and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win your favorite Red Panda themed artwork, décor, and other keepsakes. All proceeds benefit The Red Panda Network (RPN), a conservation group working directly with community-based organizations in Nepal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Six flamingo chicks have hatched at the Sacramento Zoo for the first time since 1999. The chicks are being hand-reared by the zoo’s dedicated veterinary and animal care teams. Once the chicks are large enough to thrive on their own, they will be introduced to the flock and live on the lake. At 10:30 am daily, visitors can view the chicks at the vet hospital. Read more on the zoo blog.

See the Animal Ambassadors at the amphitheater for a fun, educational show hosted by our knowledgeable education staff. Stick around after the show for an up-close meet and greet with some of the animal stars.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Get up-close-and-personal at the Tall Wonders giraffe viewing deck! Weather permitting.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.

Hosted at the exhibits, zookeepers are available to tell you facts and stories about your favorite animals, often accompanied with an enrichment for the animal.