The Sacramento Zoo

I recently visited the Sacramento Zoo with my two older boys on a school field trip and we had a great time. I have visited the Sacramento Zoo many times, and try to go once a year. If you have not recently attended they have made some new additions! One of my favorite new additions is the Stage Show with Animal Talks! They display different animals, share fun facts and information about the animals and allow you to touch some of the animals. At one point during the show they invited someone from the audience up on stage to participate in some fun interaction that had the entire audience giggling.

Another neat experience was near the giraffe exhibit, you can see into the Veterinary Hospital, you can watch through the windows and a TV screen the veterinarians treat the animals. We witnessed a check up on an animal, the veterinarian explained what they were doing and it was very interesting and informative, the kids loved it.

We also were able to see the new lion cubs they were about 20 weeks old at our visit, and were adorable. There are over 400 exotic animals on 14 acres. See red pandas, snow leopards, orangutans, lemurs, anteaters and more. Another favorite of my sons is the in door reptile house which is a nice place to beat the heat if you visit during the summer.

The Sacramento Zoo is open 363 days a year, you can visit their website for up to date information at www.saczoo.org. Typical hours are 9 AM to 5 PM daily.

Admission Prices:

General Admission: $11.75
Senior Admission (65+): $11
Children ages 2-11 $7.75
Children ages 0-1: FREE

Ways to Save Money:

Special Discount Days – The Sacramento Zoo has free admission every year on Christmas Eve and typically in February they have a half price admission day, stay tuned to their website and social media sites for special events and discounts.

Groupon – Groupon is another place I have seen discounted admission to the Sacramento Zoo, and even combination tickets with Fairytale Town. You can visit their site for deals at www.Groupon.com

Scholar Share Family Pack – A package for the whole family through Raley Field.

Packages start at $84 which is a great deal!

4 River Cats Tickets (for any Saturday game)
4 Raley Field food vouchers (hot dog, 12 oz. soda, Lay's potato chips)
4 Fairytale Town tickets (for any day)
4 Sacramento Zoo tickets (for any day)

These packs are available for the following dates: Saturday, July 12, Saturday, August 2, Saturday, August 16, and Saturday, August 30 (while supplies last).

For more information, please contact 916-371-HITS (4487) or tickets@rivercats.com.

Entertainment Book – Another great way to save is with an Entertainment Coupon Book! I love purchasing an Entertainment book each year, there are a ton of coupons not only for the Zoo and local attractions, but restaurants and local retail services. Each year there is usually a coupon for the zoo for Buy One Admission Get One Free. A side note this is a great way to save money for date nights! My husband and I love to try new places and save money while doing so, we often use a coupon from our Entertainment book for our date night or trying a new dessert place. You can purchase a book on their site at www.entertainment.com.

Additional Experiences at the Zoo:

A quarter from each experience is donated to wildlife conservation!

Zoo Train: The electric powered train runs in good weather for $4.00 per person and includes zoo information as you enjoy your ride.

Conservation Carousel: This handcrafted wooden carousel features 32 lifelike animals for $2.50 per person.

Giraffe Encounters: Get up-close-and-personal with the giraffes and feed them a leafy treat for $3.00 per person. Find out more at the Giraffe Encounter webpage. Encounter times vary seasonally.

Serengeti Cyclone: Feel the power of high-speed winds in this fun, immersive experience for $2.00 per person. Located near Kampala Cafe.

I encourage you if you have never visited to plan a visit, and if it has been a while since your last visit, this would be a fun experience the entire family would enjoy. There are plenty of picnic tables located in the zoo. You can pack a lunch and eat while at the zoo, you can enjoy the Zoo Café, or have a picnic lunch right across the street from the zoo at the park and feed the ducks in the pond.

If you plan a visit this summer, I recommend going early in the morning while it is still cool out and if you can go during the week instead of the weekend you can beat the crowds.

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