The Sacramento Zoo opened in 1927 with just 40 animals on 4.2 acres. Today, the zoo has 500 animals on 14.3 acres. The zoo was free until 1965, when they began charging a 25 cent admission fee.
The zoo is a non-profit organization which focuses on conservation and animal welfare. The zoo has opened numerous new attractions, including a penguin exhibit in 2007, the Tall Wonders giraffe habitat in 2010, and the Small Wonders of Africa in 2014.
The Sacramento Zoo feels that the focus of zoo’s has changed over the years; from housing animals as exhibits, to an emphasis on conservation, education, and recreation.
Sacramento ZooThe Sacramento Zoo opened in 1927 with just 40 animals on 4.2 acres. Today, the zoo has 500 animals on 14.3 acres. The zoo was free until 1965, when they began charging a 25 cent admission fee.
The zoo is a non-profit organization which focuses on conservation and animal welfare. The zoo has opened numerous new attractions, including a penguin exhibit in 2007, the Tall Wonders giraffe habitat in 2010, and the Small Wonders of Africa in 2014.
The Sacramento Zoo feels that the focus of zoo’s has changed over the years; from housing animals as exhibits, to an emphasis on conservation, education, and recreation.
