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Beary Good News in 2022

The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary announced today they are happy to officially introduce the zoo sanctuary's newest resident, Olive. Olive may be small, but her personality is big! She was orphaned ...

40th Anniversary Year

As we wrap up our 40th anniversary year, the "Friends" organization would like to wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year.  Your support over the past ...

Wild Nights and Holiday Light 2021

The Magic of Wild Nights and Holiday Lights returns to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary this holiday season. Bring the whole family as the Zoo Sanctuary comes to life under ...

Thanksgiving for the Animals

Join us for our annual tradition of a very special celebration for the animals Thanksgiving Morning, November 25, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Watch as the Zoo Sanctuary animals receive ...

Train Open

All aboard! The Folsom Valley Railway operates a miniature scale live steam train on a track that circles through City Lions Park. The open car round-trip ride lasts approximately 10 ...

Zookeeper Camp

Junior Zookeeper Camps are for ages 8-11 and the zoo is offering 6 sections running between June and August 2021. Senior Zookeeper Camps are for ages 12-15 and the zoo ...

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary Online Gift Shop

Please check out the Folsom Zoo's Online Gift Shop for logo wear, honorary animal adoptions and animal created paintings. Click the following link to check out the Gift Shop - ...

Folsom Zoo Reopens January 22

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will reopen to the public Janury 22, 2021. The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary reopens to the public January 22. Our hours of operation are 10 ...
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Honor your Family and Loved Ones with a Legacy Leaf!

Commemorate an occasion, celebrate a special person, make it a holiday gift or simply show your family’s love for the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary. By making a donation of $50 you not ...

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