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Welcome to the Zoo News page where we share stories, current events and behind-the-scenes information. Formerly the Sac Zoo blog, now you can find all your favorite topics featured here.

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Alligators Arrive at the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, As most of you read in Monday’s email from the zoo, we were excited to announce a planned re-opening date of June 1. Unfortunately, after receiving initial permission from Sacr... Read More

How to Prepare for a Big Alligator Arrival – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 15, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, Despite our closure over the past two months there have been several new additions to the zoo. The most exciting is the transformation of our front pond habitat to house a group of a... Read More

Amirah the Giraffe Update – A Message from the Director

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, Wow, what a fantastic week. Thanks to 868 fantastic supporters, more than $112,000 was raised on Big Day of Giving to support your Sacramento Zoo! This represents the largest parti... Read More

Sacramento Zoo Director Jason Jacobs at Sac Zoo sign at entrance of zoo

A Look into the Life of a Zoo Director – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 1, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, When people find out that I am a zoo director, their first reaction is, “That is so cool! I bet you get to play with the animals all the time.” I then explain how zoo staff nev... Read More

Skye the reticulated giraffe and Amirah the Masai giraffe

A New Giraffe Joins the Herd – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

Dear Zoo Friends, Happy belated Earth Day. Often times I’m asked, “What is the zoo doing to celebrate Earth Day?” I usually respond that we celebrate it every day as the Sacramento Zoological S... Read More

New Ostriches Join Zebras – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 17, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. The zoo continues to operate with a core group of ded... Read More

Veterinarian performs veterinary exam on six-banded armadillo

Caring for the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 10, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, This week has seen the Sacramento Zoo in the news of several local affiliates discussing the impact of the COVID-19 cri... Read More

During the Zoo’s Temporary Closure – A Message from the Director

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The following was sent via email newsletter on April 3, 2020: Dear Zoo Friends, The Sacramento Zoo hopes you and your family are healthy and safe. Although the zoo has been closed since March 14, ther... Read More

Sacramento Zoo Partners with a Local Title One School to Get Hands-on with Science!

Friday, January 24, 2020

Today’s teachers are working hard to ensure our students are meeting standards in language and math, but that inevitably means that science has to take a backseat. The education department at the Sa... Read More

Save Mart CARES presents grant to the Sacramento Zoo

C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Partners with Sacramento Zoo & Helps Provide Educational Scholarships

Thursday, January 9, 2020

The Save Mart Companies C.A.R.E.S. Foundation announced today a new partnership with the Sacramento Zoo. The C.A.R.E.S. Foundation gifted an $8,300 grant to the zoo to help provide Science Education S... Read More

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Alligators Arrive at the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Thursday, May 28, 2020

How to Prepare for a Big Alligator Arrival – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 15, 2020

Amirah the Giraffe Update – A Message from the Director

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

A Look into the Life of a Zoo Director – A Message from the Director

Friday, May 1, 2020

A New Giraffe Joins the Herd – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

New Ostriches Join Zebras – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

Caring for the Zoo – A Message from the Director

Friday, April 24, 2020

During the Zoo’s Temporary Closure – A Message from the Director

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Sacramento Zoo Partners with a Local Title One School to Get Hands-on with Science!

Friday, January 24, 2020

C.A.R.E.S. Foundation Partners with Sacramento Zoo & Helps Provide Educational Scholarships

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Zoo Temporarily Closed

DUE TO COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

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