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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

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www.saczoo.org The Zoo is wholly managed by the nonprofit Sacramento Zoological Society and inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation.
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Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

11/09/2026

Why the long neck? 🦒 🦕

It's believed that the brachiosaurus had a long neck for the same reason giraffes do! To reach browse on the tops of trees, untouched by other herbivores.

Learn all about the features dinosaurs and living animals share at the Sacramento Zoo's Dinosaur Safari, now extended until January 3!

11/08/2026

Halloween may be over, but who says that means pumpkin season is through?

11/07/2026

Please note that the zoo will close at noon today to prepare for a private event!

11/06/2026

Want to send your child to our Fall Camp for free?

There are Fall Camp Scholarships available for qualifying families!

Fall Camp lets campers spend Thanksgiving break, November 23 to 25, exploring the wild side of autumn!

Campers in 1st-6th grade will discover how animals adapt to changing seasons, explore zoo grounds during crisp fall mornings, and enjoy hands on activities designed to help young explorers connect with the zoo’s animal residents.

Scholarship applications close on November 19!

Learn more about the scholarships available and how to sign your camper up for this three-day experience at https://buff.ly/rxhdPxX

11/05/2026

Kangaroos can help clean up habitats too!

Well, they supervise at least.

11/03/2026

It's brumation time! 🐊

Guinness, our American alligator, is currently in brumation! Brumation is the dormant state some reptiles enter when colder temperatures arrive.

When temperatures drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, alligators can drop their heart rate and metabolism dramatically to survive. That results in a drop in activity levels. It also means that Guinness is exerting so little energy he will not eat during the entirety of brumation. Alligators can go up to 5 months with no food by surviving on the built-up fat they gain during warmer temperatures!

Unlike hibernation in some mammals, brumation is dependent on the weather. Alligators can be brought out of brumation briefly on warmer winter days, before returning when the temperatures drop again.

Due to this, there will be no alligator trainings until temperatures rise and Guinness leaves this state of brumation!

Guinness is still on habitat during brumation, but he may be hard to spot due to the stationary nature of brumation.

11/02/2026

In honor of Veteran's Day, this November all veterans and active-duty service members will receive free admission!

This offer is only available to tickets purchased in person.

11/01/2026

Throughout our nearly 100-year history, animals that call the Sacramento Zoo home have touched the lives of countless guests and keepers. Not only do these animals bring joy, they inspire awareness as critical ambassadors of their species.

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to honor these special animals, even after they are gone.

This ofrenda, located in the gazebo by our flamingo habitat, honors and celebrates those beloved animals who we have said goodbye to over the years. Each animal, great and small, has been an essential part of the Sacramento Zoo family, and will always be remembered with gratitude and love.

Día de los Mu***os, or the Day of the Dead, is a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. It’s a time when it’s believed the veil between the living and the dead becomes thin, allowing the souls of loved ones to visit their friends and family. An ofrenda, or “offering,” is a special altar created to welcome and honor the returning souls. These displays are personalized with cherished items like photographs, favorite foods, and special objects that represent those being remembered.

For the next two days, please stop by our ofrenda and take some time to remember the animals that have touched our hearts.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Sacramento Zoo! 🎃

Please note that the zoo is open today with regular hours!

10/30/2026

Did you know that ring-tailed lemurs, maybe the most famous lemur species, are known to have "stink fights"?

They will rub their striped tails in their scent glands and wave them at rivals to establish dominance!

This World Lemur Day, here are some facts about these iconic primates!

The most terrestrial of all lemurs, they spend a significant amount of time foraging for food on the ground.

Unlike the other two species of lemur here at the Sacramento Zoo, ring-tailed lemurs are omnivorous, eating fruit, leaves, flowers, insects, and occasionally small vertebrates.

These lemurs live in larger groups known as "troops" and communicate using a variety of different vocalizations ranging from loud calls to "purring" sounds.

Sadly, all lemurs are Endangered, and ring-tailed lemurs are no exception. The destruction of their Madagascar forest homes and the illegal pet trade play a large role in the decline of their wild populations.

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to support the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, a conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of Madagascar's unique biome and the animals that call it home.

Just by visiting the ring-tailed lemur ambassadors at the Sacramento Zoo, you are supporting the conservation of their wild counterparts.

Happy World Lemur Day!

Address

3930 W Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA
95822

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19168085888

Website

http://www.saczoo.org/

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