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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.

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!

10/30/2026

Did you know that black and white ruffed lemurs, one of three lemur species here at the Sacramento Zoo, is a critically important pollinator in their native Madagascar?

It's true! Their diet mainly consists of ripe fruits, seeds, and nectar. Since the seeds of these fruits can pass through these lemurs in just two to three hours, they are masters at seed dispersal.

In fact, it is believed that they are the main pollinators of the traveler's palm!

These incredible lemurs, like all other lemurs, are native only to the island of Madagascar.

Intense vocalizers, black and white ruffed lemurs produce some of the loudest calls in the lemur family, shadowed only by the largest species of lemur, the indri.

These loud vocalizations mean that communications between our three black and white ruffed lemurs Caprese, Panzanella, and Tamazula can be heard throughout the entire zoo.

Sadly, these primates face serious challenges in the wild. One of the biggest is the threats they face from the logging industry. The trees that produce the mature fruits that make up the large part of their diet are often the first to be cut in selective logging. Wildfire and the illegal pet trade are also causing rapid declines.

They are considered Critically Endangered in the wild.

However, there are serious efforts to change this.

Black and white ruffed lemurs are one of the only primate species to have individuals successfully re-introduced in the wild.

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to support the Madagascar Fauna and Flora Group, a conservation organization working to develop long-term strategies to conserve not just Madagascar's lemurs, but the region's biodiversity.

Just by visiting the Sacramento Zoo, you are supporting these efforts!

Happy World Lemur Day!

10/30/2026

The Sacramento Zoo is proud to support the Madagascar Fauna & Flora Group, a conservation organization dedicated to conserving lemurs and the natural environment of Madagascar.

Just by visiting the Sacramento Zoo's mongoose lemurs, you are supporting the conservation of all of Madagascar's native fauna and flora!

Happy World Lemur Day!

10/29/2026

Just cats doing cat things!

Happy National Cat Day!

10/29/2026

It's almost Halloween, and if you still haven't decided on a costume, you're almost out of time!

Fret not! The zoo is the perfect place to get costume inspiration!

10/28/2026

We are honored to share that Dr. Shannon Nodolf, one of our veterinarians here at the Sacramento Zoo, is now a Diplomate for the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM)!

Now considered a board-certified specialist in the field, she is one of only 350 ACZM Diplomates worldwide.

ACZM is a distinguished group dedicated to the practice of high-quality medicine in zoo animals and wildlife!

It is not an easy road to get this title. One must have substantial work with zoological species, author multiple peer-reviewed research publications, and pass a 2-day exam. Overall, the process can take years to complete.

We are honored to have such a dedicated veterinary team, devoted not just to the continuous world-class care of our animals, but to the advancement of zoological medicine.

Congratulations Dr. Shannon!

10/27/2026

Winter is here, and that means new hours here at the zoo! ❄️

Starting November 2, the Sacramento Zoo will close an hour earlier at 4:00 pm. Final admission will be at 3:00 pm.

This also means a new Winter schedule for our special animal viewing opportunities! These opportunities are a great way to view training sessions or watch our animals receive special food or items in their habitats.

Viewing opportunities are dependent on animal participation and are subject to cancellation.

10/23/2026

As a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS), Alison does a little bit of everything!

Just last month, our very own Hospital Manager and Senior Registered Vet Tech Alison obtained her VTS-Zoo credentials!

That means she is at the top of her field in zoological veterinary medicine. To become a VTS, Alison has gone through 10,000 hours as a Vet Tech, showed mastery in over 100 zoo Vet Tech skills, written 40 case logs, and 5 full, peer-reviewed case reports.

She is the first VTS-Zoo to work here at the Sacramento Zoo, and we could not be prouder of her dedication to every one of our nearly 300 individual animals.

10/22/2026

It really is work!

A big part of veterinary care here at the Sacramento Zoo involves animals participating in their own veterinary care. That means animal care members train their animals to voluntarily participate in things such as vaccines or blood draws, but it also means our veterinary team works to establish relationships with our animals! !

Animals voluntarily participating in their own health care can reduce stress for both themselves and our veterinary team.

10/22/2026

This weekend, ring in a WILD Fall at the zoo!

From open to 2 pm, on October 24 and 25, stop by for our Fall Zoo-bilee!

Get ready for a kid's zone featuring tons of exciting games, educational crafts, a b**r garden, a bug-eating experience, and even more!

Be here Saturday for a plant sale by the Public Land Store, and learn all about real bugs in our Discovery Room on Sunday!

All of this is included with regular zoo admission, and you are not going to want to miss it.

See you this weekend!

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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