by Paula Swayne | Feb 8, 2010 | Land Park's Sacramento Zoo, Paula Swayne
We in Land Park are very fortunate to have the Regional Zoo right here in our neighborhood. They are wonderful neighbors and a real asset to our community. They are constantly offering events to promote the zoo, so I thought I would give you an update on the upcoming events you might want to take advantage of. FEBRUARYRegular hours begin, now open from 9AM to 4PM.February 13th – Wildlife Stage Show – 11AM MARCHMarch 6th – Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fest from 9AM – 4PMMarch 24th – Summer Camp (Members Only) RegistrationMarch 29th through April 11th (daily) – Zoo P.I.’s Critter Caper – 11AM, Wildlife Stage Show 1:30PM April 13th through September 6th – Wildlife Stage Show Tuesday through Sunday 1:30PM APRILApril 3rd – Recycle Rummage Sale 9AM – 4PMApril 3rd – Earth Fest – Party for the Planet 9AM – 4PMApril 30th – ZooZoom 30th Annual Run/Walk 7AM-Noon MAYMay 1st – California Celebration Multicultural Day and Wildlife Diversity 9AM-4PMMay 3, 10, 17th – Senior Tea and Tours 9:30AM -NoonMay 20th – Swingin’ Safari Golf TournamentJUNEJune 12th and 18th – Family OvernightsJune 17th and 24th – Twilight Thursdays Open late until 8PMJune 26th – King of Feasts Food and Wine Fundraiser 5:30PM – 8:30PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM) JULYJuly 1, 8, 15, 22, 29th – Twilight Thursdays Open late until 8PMJuly 2, 10, 16, 31 – Family OvernightsJuly 24th – Ice Cram Safari All you can eat ice cream 4PM – 8PM (zoo closes early at 1:30PM) AUGUSTAugust 7th and 13th – Family OvernightsAugust 12th – Member Evening 5:30 – 8:30 SEPTEMBERSeptember 10th through October 31st – Wildlife Stage...
by Paula Swayne | Jan 9, 2010 | Land Park's Sacramento Zoo
Amber is pregnant! Now, you might wonder who Amber is and why this is such a monumental occasion. Amber is a Giant Anteater and her little bundle of joy will be the first anteater to be born at the Sacramento Zoo. Look for the birth announcement coming in early April. If you want to learn more about Amber and her little one, click on Sacramento Zoo’s Amber. The giraffe’s at the Sacramento Zoo have always had a barn of sorts and enough land to wander, but it was nothing special. Well, all that has changed with the opening of the Tall Wonders Giraffe exhibit. Not only do the giraffes have a cutting edge new home, but now visitors can view them at eye level with the addition of a viewing deck. The giraffes are already enjoying their new home, but the grand opening won’t be until February 12th. Now, it just doesn’t get any cooler than that! If you have enjoyed our little Sacramento Zoo enclave, you have missed one of the very special experiences of the region. Take a weekend day and meander the regions of the world in an hour or...