Sacramento Zoo

Sacramento Zoo www.saczoo.org The Zoo is wholly managed by the nonprofit Sacramento Zoological Society and inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation.

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.

08/31/2025

Dancing through the three-day weekend!🦩

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to partner with the Rafael Crespo Conservation Fund and the University of Florida Croc Docs ...
08/30/2025

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to partner with the Rafael Crespo Conservation Fund and the University of Florida Croc Docs Lab as they work to preserve the habitat of the American alligator and the American crocodile. 🐊

The Rafael Crespo Conservation Fund was created in honor of Rafael Crespo, the lead biologist at the University of Florida's American Crocodile Monitoring and Assessment program for Everglades Restoration. The fund helps future conservationists with scholarships to help preserve Rafael's legacy of protecting the Everglades and conserving crocodilian species.

The Croc Docs Lab at the University of Florida are a team of biologists, ecological modelers, and outreach specialists in Florida and throughout the Caribbean. They monitor and research the impacts of invasive species, climate change, and human impacts on crocodilians and other imperiled species.

The Sacramento Zoo is home to two crocodilian species, the American alligator and the smooth-fronted caiman. The smooth-fronted caiman is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

"At the Sacramento Zoo, we are lucky enough to care for these incredible animals every day," says Brandon Fuentes, one of our animal care supervisors. "With partners like the University of Florida, we’re working to inspire and train the next generation of conservation champions. Together, we’re building a future where crocodilians don’t just survive—they thrive!"

Every time you visit the Sacramento Zoo, you are helping support the Rafael Crespo Conservation Fund, and all of our incredible conservation partners.

Interested in the critical work of the Rafael Crespo Conservation Fund and the University of Florida Croc Docs Lab, visit them at The Croc Docs.

Experience a Texas getaway with luxury, wildlife, wine, and a stay at the prestigious Longneck Manor! A stay like this a...
08/29/2025

Experience a Texas getaway with luxury, wildlife, wine, and a stay at the prestigious Longneck Manor!

A stay like this and more incredible items are up for auction at our annual Twilight Safari Gala! Check out more of these items and experiences up for auction by going through the Twilight Safari Gala Auction Preview in our Linktree.

Can't make the Gala? You can place a proxy bid for any item up for auction online! Send your proxy bid to [email protected].

All winning bids help us continue to provide world-class veterinary care to all of the animals in our care and help our conservation partners continue their critical work supporting wild populations.

Did you hear? It's another community day at the Sacramento Zoo! ✨🦁🦒🦜✨ Tomorrow, August 29th, come enjoy a day at the zoo...
08/28/2025

Did you hear? It's another community day at the Sacramento Zoo! ✨🦁🦒🦜✨

Tomorrow, August 29th, come enjoy a day at the zoo with a discounted admission of $10 per person! Bring your friends and family to experience all the zoo has to offer.

Buy your tickets ahead of time on our website: https://buff.ly/F0mlRqJ..

Even cheetahs need a glamor shot! Here's Rowdy, making sure you get his good side!
08/27/2025

Even cheetahs need a glamor shot!

Here's Rowdy, making sure you get his good side!

Gibbons may be lesser apes, but there is nothing lesser about Ewell! Lesser apes are primates that have both great ape a...
08/26/2025

Gibbons may be lesser apes, but there is nothing lesser about Ewell!

Lesser apes are primates that have both great ape and old-world monkey characteristics! All species of gibbons are considered lesser apes, and gibbons are the only primates that fall into this category.

If you guessed smooth-fronted caiman... Consider yourself as sharp as those teeth! 🐊 Did you know the smooth-fronted ca...
08/25/2025

If you guessed smooth-fronted caiman... Consider yourself as sharp as those teeth! 🐊

Did you know the smooth-fronted caiman is the second smallest crocodilian in the world? Fully grown, these caimans are usually four to five feet long and only weigh between 20 to 45 pounds!

Interestingly, it actually shares its native range of the Amazon with the Cuvier's dwarf caiman, which is the smallest! While the Cuvier's dwarf caiman prefers warmer waters, the smooth-fronted caiman can be found in colder, rapidly moving waters.

That's quite a set of teeth! But whose teeth are they?Take a guess in the comments and come back later today to see the ...
08/25/2025

That's quite a set of teeth! But whose teeth are they?

Take a guess in the comments and come back later today to see the answer!

Happy Birthday Henry! 🎉🦒🎉 Henry turns 2 years old today!
08/24/2025

Happy Birthday Henry! 🎉🦒🎉

Henry turns 2 years old today!

Take a moment to stretch this Sunday, like Binti!
08/24/2025

Take a moment to stretch this Sunday, like Binti!

A wild experience for your little one! Registration for this year's Little Peeps Pre-k classes is now open! These classe...
08/23/2025

A wild experience for your little one!

Registration for this year's Little Peeps Pre-k classes is now open!

These classes are designed for 3- to 5-year-olds with a caretaker, and are packed with crafts, games, and educational activities! The classes run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in September and October.

Interested in registering? Visit our website at https://www.saczoo.org/little-peeps-pre-k-classes to learn more!

Listen up! We've got an okapi fact that you're going to want to hear! 👂Did you know that okapis can communicate with one...
08/22/2025

Listen up! We've got an okapi fact that you're going to want to hear! 👂

Did you know that okapis can communicate with one another using infrasonic sounds? These sounds are actually below the range of human hearing!

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3930 W Land Park Dr
Sacramento, CA
95822

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
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