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Visitor tip
Start with the giraffe feeding experience and dinosaur safari exhibits - these are the most frequently mentioned highlights by visitors and particularly engage children of all ages.
Visitor tip
Bring young children to the on-site playground as a featured activity. Multiple families noted toddlers enjoyed the playground as much as or more than the animal exhibits, making it a key part of the experience.
Best time
Visit on weekdays to experience the zoo without crowds. Reviewers specifically praised the lack of overwhelming crowds compared to larger zoos like Oakland and San Francisco, suggesting off-peak times offer the best experience.
About Sacramento Zoo
Longtime, 14-acre animal park housing native & endangered species, plus a giraffe encounter exhibit.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Animals
- Over 300 animals, 90+ species
- Accreditation
- American Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- Hours
- 9 am to 4 pm
What visitors say
We came here for my toddlers birthday. She enjoyed the playground more than the animals haha. My 2 oldest daughters loved seeing all the animals and my 13 yr old was showing us all the good spots (she came here on a field trip) we saw…
The Sacramento Zoo was unexpectedly great. The exhibits were thoughtful and engaging, and the animals all appeared well cared for. We went specifically to see the capybara babies, and they absolutely delivered. That alone was worth the…
Pretty cool zoo, a little on the pricier side for what you get. Good variety of animals and decent enclosures for them. Enrichment for the animals is on the lower side but you can tell the employees care about them and are enthusiastic…
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Did You Know?
- Sacramento Zoo houses over 300 native, rare and endangered animals representing over 90 unique species across its 14-acre grounds
- The zoo features a giraffe encounter exhibit that allows visitors to hand-feed giraffes, which is mentioned in 114 reviews as a popular attraction
- Sacramento Zoo operates a seasonal 'Dino Safari' exhibit featuring dinosaur displays throughout the zoo grounds, generating significant visitor interest
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