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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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Safety in numbers: there’s a new clan in town

Monday, November 12, 2018

For the first time in the Sacramento Zoo’s history, we welcome a vivacious clan of meerkats! Brand new to the zoo, this all-female clan originated from the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida is now o... Read More

Veterinarian uses otoscope to examine Herkimer the desert tortoise's eye

Herkimer the desert tortoise’s annual exam

Thursday, November 8, 2018

As the zoo’s oldest animal, at a spry 91-years-old, Herkimer the desert tortoise is a favorite amongst zoo staff and visitors alike. A key component to making sure Herkimer is healthy and fulfilled ... Read More

Snow leopard cub to receive rare eyelid surgery

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

On Wednesday, October 24th Coconut, the snow leopard cub born at the Sacramento Zoo earlier this year, will be the recipient of a rare eyelid surgery performed by Sacramento Zoo veterinarians as well ... Read More

A little snow leopard cub gets a big name just in time for his exhibit debut

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Sacramento Zoo’s snow leopard cub made his first (brief) exhibit debut late last week, after much anticipation from staff and visitors alike. Accompanied by his keepers, the 15-week-old cub name... Read More

Grand Opening! Slide on over to the new playground!

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Thanks to the hard work of our in-house facilities team, the zoo’s new and improved playground is opening today! We talked to Facilities Project Manager Kris, Facilities Lead Ron and Facilities team... Read More

Sac Zoo lands a new parrot species

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Along with some changes to aviaries throughout the zoo, we have recently welcomed a male hawk-headed parrot to our collection. Bert, the 20-year-old parrot from Denver’s Downtown Aquarium is quite t... Read More

Q&A with a zookeeper: meet Matt Cline, team carnivores!

Friday, July 20, 2018

In celebration of National Zookeeper Appreciation Week, we are going to showcase the hard work, passion and dedication of our animal care providers! The zookeepers at the Sacramento Zoo work incredibl... Read More

Q&A with a zookeeper: meet Bill Bennett, team reptiles!

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Q&A with a zookeeper: meet Rachel Winkler, team ungulates!

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Passing of red panda cub

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

We are heartbroken to announce the loss of the three-week-old red panda cub early the morning of July 16th, after a battle with pneumonia. A full necropsy will be performed at the UC Davis School of ... Read More

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