About Us

The Friends Board of Directors

Our Mission

The Friends of the Folsom Zoo, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1981 to help support the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.

The mission of the Friends of the Folsom Zoo, Inc. is to preserve and enhance a city treasure by assisting in the enrichment of the lives of the animals living at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.

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Peggy Plett
President

Jocelyn

Jocelyn Smeltzer
Director/Zoo Manager

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Sue Spielman
Director/Treasurer

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Robert Groth
Director/Secretary
Event Sub-Committee

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Judy Gregory
Director
Membership/Webmaster

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Julia Ballantyne
Director of Media

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Rochelle Barcellona
Director of Communications

Getting Involved

Should you have any questions about the Friends Board of Directors or would like to volunteer to assist us, please contact us via email at information@folsomzoofriends.org or call (916) 226-5445 to leave a message.

The Friends is a proud member of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce

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