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Open Entry: 9 am to 4 pm, Grounds open until 5 pm.
Sacramento Zoo's "Wildly Inspiring" exhibits house over 300 native, rare, and endangered animals representing more than 90 unique species, from giraffes and red pandas to Caribbean flamingos and thick-billed parrots. Visitors walk the grounds from 9 am to 4 pm, exploring animal habitats and attending behind-the-scenes tours guided by educators who reveal areas off-limits to the general public. The zoo offers nationally recognized education programs, including summer camps, family overnights, preschool classes, and animal encounters designed for children and adults of all ages. School field trips draw 60,000 to 80,000 students yearly from a 24-county region. Special events like the Valentine's Day "Wild Love" celebration provide 21-plus interactive evenings with candlelit dinners. Located in Sacramento, California, the zoo is accredited by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Members of more than 150 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums receive a 50% discount on admission with proof of eligibility, according to saczoo.org.
Hours: Entry: 9 am to 4 pm, Grounds open until 5 pm
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
August 17, 2026News
The Sacramento Zoo has opened a new exhibit featuring giant African pouched rats, also known as HeroRATs, which can detect landmines and tuberculosis, according to KCRA.
“Sacramento Zoo opens 'HeroRATS' exhibit: Giant African rats”
August 16, 2026News
The Sacramento Zoo has welcomed three HeroRATs and unveiled an interactive habitat for visitors to experience these African giant pouched rats, Fox 40 reports.
“Sacramento Zoo welcomes 3 HeroRATs, unveils interactive habitat”
Members of more than 150 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums receive a 50% discount on Sacramento Zoo admission
“Members of reciprocal zoos and aquariums receive a 50% discount; proof of eligibility is required at the time of purchase.”
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