Sacramento Zoo
4.4(7,888)4.4 out of 5 stars, 7888 reviews Sacramento, CA
About Sacramento Zoo
The Sacramento Zoo offers a family-friendly experience with interactive animal encounters, knowledgeable staff, and a variety of activities for young children, making it a great destination for parents looking for an engaging day out.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families visiting during holidays or weekendsParents looking for a clean, accessible environment for young children2-5 years: Enjoy carousel, playground, and animal encountersOlder children may appreciate the educational talks by keepers
Why families love it
- Feeding giraffes
- Carousel for $3 per child with free chaperoning parents
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff at exhibits
- Clean facilities and easy navigation
- Ability to bring your own food
- Large portions at the restaurant
Insider tips
- Purchase tickets online a week in advance for better pricing
- Bring your own stroller or wagon to avoid rental costs
- Check the website for special events and viewing times
Good to know before you go
- Busy weekends or holidays when crowds may be larger
- Days when specific animals are known to be napping
- Limited number of animals compared to larger zoos
- Rough paths may be challenging for strollers
- Some animals may not be visible at all times
- Crowds
- Can get busy on weekends and holidays; visiting on a weekday may provide a quieter experience
- Value
- General admission pricing is not specified, but the carousel costs $3 per child. Food portions are large, making the restaurant somewhat pricey but manageable. Bringing your own food can save costs.
- Food
- Guests are allowed to bring in their own food
- Accessibility
- Accommodations for disabled and sensory-sensitive individuals
- Safety
- Clean facilities and plenty of bathrooms available throughout the zoo
What parents say
"Came to Sacramento to Visit my in-laws. We thought it would be awesome to experience the Sacramento zoo. The kids enjoyed it specially my 4 years old. He was amazed specially with the Giraffes. You’re able to feed them. I would love to come again next time I visit."
2 weeks ago
"I gave this zoo 5 stars because it is clean, knowledgeable and friendly staff, accommodations for disabled and sensory sensitive people's. I've been here many times throughout my life. It's not a big zoo and doesn't have a lot of animals, but they do have a variety. Several big cats, rhino, zebras, okani, red panda, two toe sloth, a few kinds of lemurs, giraffes with a viewing deck and option to feed them as well as meerkats, capybaras, birds etc and a reptile house. A full restaurant and while I feel it's a bit pricey their portions are huge. They also let you bring in food so not a big deal."
a month ago
"We had an amazing time! There were keepers out at most major exhibits talking to visitors and telling us about the animals. They were so friendly and knowledgeable. The zoo was clean and easy to navigate. My son loved the carousel and train. Most of the animals were easy to see and the food was REALLY good!"
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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