Sacramento Zoo

We're here to open up worlds of possibilities. Tell us in the comments, what you and your kids love most about visiting the Sac Zoo! *Masks are currently recommended but no longer required. Thank you! #SacramentoZoo

Happy #Tuesday animal lovers! Is there a better way to spend a day than with a smile from Rowdy? We certainly can't think of one. Stop by and see the cheetah brothers in action this week. Purchase tickets at saczoo.org/visit/plan-your-visit #Cheetah... #SacramentoZoo See more

Ending the week with some fun over at Zoofari Market. Raise your hands if your kiddos love stopping by on their way out like this one does? : @maureenbalderrama (IG) #SacramentoZoo

Say 'hello' to Jurassic Mark, the Abyssianian Ground Hornbill. Did you know? These amazing creatures have loooong eyelashes (modified feathers!) to protect their eyes from injury. Zoom in for a closer look! #SacZooFacts #AbyssianianGroundHornbill #SacramentoZoo

Let's get HAPPY at the Sac Zoo! Join us for a 21+ Happy Hour event on Thursday, July 29 from 5-8pm. Dance and groove to a fun mix of dance covers from Sacramento favorite, Cover Me Badd. ... Take a free ride or two on the Conservation Carousel and enjoy the sights and sounds of the zoo at night. We will have a variety of tasty "pub food" as well as wine, beer, cocktails in a can, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase the night of the event. Don't miss this unique, adult-only evening at the Sac Zoo (no one under age 21 will be admitted). Tickets are limited, but the fun won't be! Get the gang together and reserve your tickets today: https://www.saczoo.org/visit/happy-hour/ #SacramentoZoo

Just taking a moment to cool off. Did you know the eastern bongos are the largest and most colorful of the forest antelope? #EasternBongo... #SacZooFacts #SacramentoZoo See more

Kai wants to know: have you registered your child for the virtual fall camp "Thankful for Animals" yet?? This two-day camp will allow your campers to explore the world of animals and conservation with interactive crafts, customized videos, and live chats with zookeepers! Register now on our website! https://www.saczoo.org/education/online-programs/ #SacramentoZoo

Help us celebrate #WorldLemurDay! These incredible animals are native to the island of Madagascar, and because of deforestation, almost all species are endangered today. What's your favorite thing about these primates? Did you know that lemurs play a role in maintaining forest diversity through the movement of seeds? Being a seed disperser means they aid in the process of moving seeds and pollen from one area of the forest to another! #BlackAndWhiteRuffledLemur... #SacramentoZoo See more

Spooktober is coming to an end And although we aren’t hosting Boo at the Zoo this year, we hope you have a #HappyHalloween! Whoooo's excited?? #Halloween #SacramentoZoo

"What a year this has been Same, Tikal! Thankfully #Halloween is a just few days away and that means another excuse to dive into the candy jar! If you’re still scrambling for a costume, might we suggest dressing up as a jaguar? A few spots on your face and arms, maybe a tail, and you’ll be good to go!! #TikalTheJaguar... #SacramentoZoo See more

Want to get a JUMP-start on your holiday shopping? Look no further than a #SacZoo membership! Members enjoy an entire year of free admission to the zoo and much more! Check out our website to view all membership options and benefits. saczoo.org #Kangaroo... #SacramentoZoo See more

Indah to the rescue! Can you tell she’s getting into the Halloween spirit? Did you know? Orangutans in the wild like to cover their heads like Indah is doing here! But they use use big leafy branches to protect themselves from the rain or bright sun, and Indah’s using her cape. We love to see them doing it here, too! #SacramentoZoo

UPDATE: Coconut's last day on exhibit will now be this Thursday, 11/12. Come visit and wish him well as he prepares to move on to a new home! We're excited to share that Coconut's new home will be Oglebay Good Zoo in West Virginia! As an AZA-accredited zoo that participates in the Snow Leopard Species Survival Plan, the Oglebay #GoodZoo will be a great home for our beloved Coconut. Make your reservation to visit Coconut, through this Thursday, on our website! We are open ...on Veterans Day, this Wednesday 11/11. | saczoo.org #CoconutTheSnowLeopard #SacramentoZoo

Coming back from the salon after getting your first manicure in months #SacramentoZoo

Today is #WorldSnowLeopardDay, so here’s a pic of everyone’s favorite mother/son duo! Take a few minutes today to learn all about this incredible cat! Here’s a fun fact to get you started: there’s a cushion of hair on the bottom of their paws that increases their surface area, acting like snow shoes. It also protects their feet from the cold! #SnowLeopard... #CoconutTheSnowLeopard #SacramentoZoo See more

Today marks the beginning of #OrangutanCaringWeek. At the Sac Zoo, Orangutan Caring Week is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the plight of this Critically Endangered species and the urgent dangers facing their rainforest homes! The single greatest threat facing orangutans today is the rapidly expanding unsustainable palm oil trade. However, remaining wild populations are also seriously threatened by logging (legal as well as illegal), widespread fires, illega...l hunting and trade, and habitat fragmentation by road construction. Please spread the word and help us to increase awareness of the critical plight of this magnificent species. #WeCareAboutOrangutans #OrangutanSSP #OrangutanCaringWeek #OrangutanAwarenessWeek #CriticallyEndangered #SacramentoZoo

PSA: Virtual Fall Camp registration is open, and we can't wait!! Just in time for Thanksgiving, this camp's theme will focus around gratitude and why we're "Thankful for Animals!" Campers will explore the world of animals and conservation through live video chats, themed crafts, live (virtual) animal enrichments, and more. Check out our website to learn more and register to join us on Nov 23 & 24! https://www.saczoo.org/education/online-programs/ #BringingTheZooToYou... #SacramentoZoo See more

Is #TakeoThursday a thing? No? We’re making it a thing. #RedPanda #SacramentoZoo

Since his birth in 2018, #CoconutTheSnowLeopard has been a fan favorite at the Sac Zoo. Today, thanks to exceptional care from our veterinary and zookeeper staff along with great support from his patient mother, Misha, and a team of UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine specialists Coconut is a strong adult snow leopard. With that being said, the time has come for Coconut to go to a new home, another AZA-accredited facility with the Snow Leopard SSP program. We invite you to visit the Sac Zoo to say farewell to Coconut. He and his mother will be on exhibit from approximately 10am to 5pm through Saturday, November 14th. Thank you for following along with Coconut and the story of his care at the #SacramentoZoo. We will all miss him, but certainly wish him well on his move.

Hold on to your branches, because we have BIG news!! The Wolf’s guenon infant officially has a name: Vinnie!! And he’s growing up so fast! You can see him and mom, Mimi, in their habitat during open zoo hours! #SacramentoZoo

Cricket may be small, but she’s mighty! (And she’s oh-so cute!) Did you know? The hedgehog has a large muscle running along its stomach which pulls its body into a tight, spiky little ball for defense! #SacZooFacts... #AfricanHedgehog #SacramentoZoo See more

Hanging out means something totally different to a group of orangutans. Come "hang out" with us at the Sac Zoo soon! Tickets can be purchased via our website: saczoo.org #SacramentoZoo

That moment right before a sneeze. #KamauTheAfricanLion #AfricanLion #SacramentoZoo

Is Kiwi having a bad hair day or a good hair day? Vote in the comments below!! Did you know? Black crowned cranes are monogamous birds that form pairs for life. Adult cranes reinforce their bond by dancing for and with each other in ritualistic dance displays that include bows, leaps, runs, wing flapping, and stick tossing! #SacZooFacts... #BlackCrownedCrane #SacramentoZoo See more

It’s like you’re my mirror If the flamingo is your favorite, drop a in the comments! #CarribbeanFlamingo... #SacramentoZoo See more

'Tis the season to be thankful, and we are thankful for all the wonderful ways in which plants and animals work together to make our planet thrive! (And naps... Pili wants us to mention naps. ) Join the Sacramento Zoo’s 2020 K-6th Virtual Fall Camp Thankful for Animals, Nov. 23 24 from 9 am to noon. Your campers will explore the world of animals and conservation through live video chats, themed crafts and activities, customized videos, and live (virtual) animal enrichm...ents! Campers will get a chance to interact with zookeepers and meet a variety of animals. Registration is officially open! Head to www.saczoo.org/education/online-programs/ to register your child for this incredible experience! #SacramentoZoo

#WorldOkapiDay is this Sunday, October 18th! Is there a better way to celebrate than with kisses from Mo? . Did you know that the elusive #okapi was not discovered by scientists until 1901? And that the okapi is the only living relative of the giraffe? There are many ways you can celebrate this important day AND raise awareness about this uniquely beautiful Endangered species: Plan a visit to the #SacZoo to see our two amazing okapi!... Book a Behind-The-Scenes tour with Forest & Mo to see (and feel!) first-hand just how amazing these guys are! Spread the wordtell everyone you know about this mysterious species. Recycle your old cell phonesthey contain coltan, a mineral mined in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, home of the okapi. Recycling your old phones means less mining in their habitat. Visit www.worldokapiday.org to learn more about the Okapi Conservation Project and this Endangered species. #SacramentoZoo

Morning Glory! Have you visited our tallest little bundle of joy yet? Purchase your ticket online to catch her and mom, Shani, in the giraffe yard between approximately 9am and 1pm each day!* *Please note, times may vary and the calf will have access to the giraffe barn at all times for much-needed calf naps. #SacramentoZoo

Spooktober is coming to an end And although we aren’t hosting Boo at the Zoo this year, we hope you have a #HappyHalloween! Whoooo's excited?? #Halloween #SacramentoZoo

Glory, the Sac Zoo's three-week-old Masai giraffe calf, is making BIG strides! Glory joined the herd in their habitat for the first time yesterday! She and mom, Shani, will be given access to the full giraffe yard between approximately 9am and 1pm each day.* Make sure to purchase your tickets online at saczoo.org and plan a visit to the zoo soon! You might just see Glory exploring her new surroundings. Also, be sure to check out our Wolf's guenon infant, new troop of squi...rrel monkeys, the alligators and so much more! There's always something happening at the Sacramento Zoo! *Please note, times may vary and the calf will have access to the giraffe barn at all times for much-needed calf naps. #SacramentoZoo

Who needs caffeine when you can recharge in the sun for hours on end?! Did you know? American alligators are cold-blooded, or ectothermic, meaning they cannot regulate their own body temperature. That’s why they hang out in the sun! Just don’t forget the sunscreen, guys! #AmericanAlligator... #SacramentoZoo See more

Spotted some interesting "flowers" on our walk around the zoo this morning Did you know? Flamingos rest on one leg due to a locking mechanism in their joints which allows for perfect balance as they snooze! #CaribbeanFlamingo... #SacramentoZoo See more

Indah to the rescue! Can you tell she’s getting into the Halloween spirit? Did you know? Orangutans in the wild like to cover their heads like Indah is doing here! But they use use big leafy branches to protect themselves from the rain or bright sun, and Indah’s using her cape. We love to see them doing it here, too! #SacramentoZoo

Coming back from the salon after getting your first manicure in months #SacramentoZoo