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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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UC Davis Cardiologist Makes a Visit to the Zoo

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

By Jenessa Gjeltema, DVM, Dipl. ACZM The Sacramento Zoo is proud of its partnership with the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine which helps provide our animal collection with state-of the-art spec... Read More

Saving Animals from Extinction: The Western Pond Turtle

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

The western pond turtle is an important species for The Sacramento Zoo and our partners at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. This California native species remains a... Read More

Snow Leopard Coconut’s Annual Exam Draws a Team of Specialists

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

By Laurel Vincent Photos by Don Preisler/UCDavis © 2019 UC Regents June 11th marked nearly eight months since Coconut the young snow leopard’s first eyelid surgery to address two noticeable birth d... Read More

Zoo’s Lion Pair Back on Exhibit – Double the Space and Closer Than Ever!

Monday, October 14, 2019

For the first time ever, you can get nose-to-nose with an African lion at the Sacramento Zoo. The grand reopening of the expanded lion habitat was unveiled for exhibit donors over the weekend and offi... Read More

From Scales to Tail: A Koi’s Annual Veterinary Exam

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The Sacramento Zoo provides the animals that call it home with uncompromising care, including their veterinary care. When we say that all of the animals at the Sacramento Zoo receive annual exams, we ... Read More

Sacramento Zoo is Certified Sensory Inclusive

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

KultureCity has partnered with the Sacramento Zoo to make the zoo and all of the programs and events that the zoo hosts to be sensory inclusive. This new initiative will promote an accommodating and p... Read More

Giraffe Val being fed by zookeeper Rachel on her birthday

Mourning the death of a beloved member of the herd, Val

Saturday, August 10, 2019

The zoo is heartbroken to report that one of our geriatric female giraffes, Val, was found deceased in her sleeping quarters early this morning. Although the cause of her death is unknown at this time... Read More

Spur-thighed tortoise dipping feet in small exhibit pool

What’s New at the Sac Zoo!

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Are you looking for something fun do with the family? Kids out of school and you need some entertainment? Or do you have a date and want to mix it up? Plan to spend a day at the Sacramento Zoo! The we... Read More

The Crane Event: Welcome a New Pair to the Zoo

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Kiwi Male From: Disney’s Animal Kingdom DOB: June 6, 2017 Siouxsie Female From: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium DOB: April 22, 2018 We are excited to bring a brand-new species ... Read More

Saying Goodbye to Beloved Giraffe, Goody

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it’s family. Gudrun – affectionately known as “Goody” to her friends and caretakers – came to Sacramento in June of 1999. Today, her entire Sacr... Read More

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