Sacramento Zoo

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Sacramento Zoo and its collection

Sacramento Zoo, opened in 1927, is a zoo in Sacramento, United States.

The site grew to 14.3 acres in the early 1960s, and slightly more than 500 animals were held as of December 2012.

History

It opened on 2 June 1927 as the William Land Park Zoo, on 4.2 acres and with 40 animals gathered from local parks. In 1948 the Sacramento Union newspaper ran a fundraising drive for an elephant, and SUE arrived in the autumn of 1949, named by the teenage sisters Jacklyn and Carolyn Bolton in a newspaper contest.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include giraffes, desert tortoise, meerkats, African lions and jaguar.

Exhibits

Its exhibits include Tall Wonders of Africa, Small Wonders of Africa, Reptile House, Big Cat Row and Aviaries.

Things to do

Things to do include Conservation Carousel, Giraffe Encounters, Quack Tracks, Dinosaur Safari and Behind-the-Scenes Tours.

What the venue says

Quack Tracks
Dinosaur Safari
The zoo offers a variety of food, rental and souvenir options.
Parking is free and on-street throughout Land Park.
KultureCity ® Headphone Zone: This location may be loud or overstimulating for guests with sensory sensitivities.

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Opening hours

Days	Opens	Closes
Every day	09:00	17:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

Sacramento summer heat is here. For the safety of our staff, guests and animals the zoo may close early if extreme temperatures are expected. When the weather forecast calls for temperatures over 100 F, please check our social media pages, website, or call 916-808-5888 to confirm our hours for the day.