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Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

Friday, April 22, 2022

Since 1970, Earth Day has been an annual call to action to protect the planet. Last year, over 1 billion individuals in more than 190 countries took action on Earth Day. The theme this year is “in... Read More

Axolotl: The Elusive Water Dog

Thursday, April 14, 2022

According to legend, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl. This god was often depicted as a dog-like creature. Fearing banishment or death from the other gods, Xolotl transformed... Read More

Anteaters & Highways: Bridging the Gap Between Humans and Wildlife

Thursday, March 31, 2022

One of the most interesting-looking animals at the Sacramento Zoo is the giant anteater. With its shaggy black-and-grey fur, fan-like tail, long snout, and 24-inch tongue, this unique species is hard ... Read More

Letter from the Director: Elk Grove City Council Supports New Zoo Plan

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Dear Zoo Members and Friends, On Wednesday, March 23, the City of Elk Grove Mayor and Council received the feasibility study for a new, regional zoo and also extended the term of the Exclusive Negoti... Read More

Fun Facts About Amazon Milk Frogs

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Amazon milk frogs are just one of the many amazing residents of the Sacramento Zoo’s Reptile House. These green-and-brown frogs delight and mystify visitors of all ages. Following are some of the ... Read More

Pretty in Pink: Caribbean Flamingos

Thursday, March 17, 2022

The Caribbean flamingos are a favorite animal at the Sacramento Zoo. It is a common sight to see groups of guests pushed up against the fence, chuckling at the birds’ antics. Artist Charley Harper s... Read More

researchers with the wild nature institute take pictures of a giraffe

Wild Nature Institute and the Sac Zoo: Working in Partnership to Save Giraffes

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Masai giraffe are the largest subspecies of giraffe, making them the tallest living animal on earth. Masai giraffes live throughout central and southern Kenya and most of Tanzania. The Masai giraffe i... Read More

Dinosaur Safari: Fact vs Fiction

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

When people think of dinosaurs, they generally imagine the dinosaurs depicted in the popular Jurassic Park series. However, the real-world picture of dinosaurs painted by paleontological research sugg... Read More

thick-billed parrot is one of the species that would benefit from a new sacramento zoo

From Coast to Coast: National Wildlife Day

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

National Wildlife Day was founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige with a goal of raising awareness of the plight of endangered animals and recognizing the critical role ... Read More

You Asked, We Answered: Red Kangaroos

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Sacramento Zoo is home to four red kangaroos (Cheddar, Porter, Walter, and Jordon), the largest mammal in Australia. One of the most popular animals on the Sac Zoo website are kangaroos. We get so... Read More

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