Sacramento Zoo's Oldest Zebra Humanely EuthanizedJanuary 10, 2017Malindi, the Sacramento Zoo's oldest Grevy's Zebra, was humanely euthanized Monday at the age of 25.
Minimum Wage Increase Helps Spur Zoo Price HikesJanuary 4, 2017 | Steve MilneIt'll cost you more to visit the Sacramento Zoo. Higher admission prices go into effect in the new year. Zoo officials say the price hikes will help with operational costs and with salaries, now that California has a higher minimum wage. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Popular Parrot At The Sacramento Zoo DiesDecember 20, 2016 | Steve MilneJasper, a plain-colored Amazon parrot at the Sacramento Zoo known for his ability to say "Hello!" and "Here Kitty, Kitty," has died after battling a severe heart condition. The zoo says Jasper was euthanized Monday afternoon.
Sacramento Zoo Euthanizes ZebraMay 24, 2016 | Steve MilneThe Sacramento Zoo says that after a rapid decline in health over the last few weeks a 20-year-old Grevy’s Zebra was humanely euthanized on Sunday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rescue Of 33 Lions Marks Largest Airlift Of Its KindMarch 2, 2016 | Joanne SerriehThe Oakland Zoo pledged $10,000 to support Animal Defenders International's effort to return the rescued lions to a "forever home" in Africa
Sacramento Zoo Breaks Attendance And Conservation RecordsJanuary 4, 2016 | Bob MoffittIn 2015, the Sacramento Zoo welcomed a record number of visitors and contributed the most it ever has to worldwide conservation efforts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Blood Lollipops And Cool Showers Help Zoo Animals Cope In HeatwaveJune 30, 2015 | Steve MilneWhen the weather gets hot like today, the Sacramento Zoo helps some of its animals cool down by spraying them with water. The carnivores get blood lollipops or ice with animal blood in it. Other animals have access to air conditioned areas.
