DOB: Winter, 1992
FCZS: 12/6/95
Sex: Male
Weight: 612 lbs.

As a youngster Fisher was being taught by his mother to “fish” at a fish cleaning station near Bridgeport, California. After his mother was destroyed, Fisher was captured and ended up here in Folsom. Fisher helped the National Park Service and other companies by testing containers that could securely hold food and/or garbage so that bears are not tempted to enter areas where people frequent.

Sadly, after a physical examination had determined that his quality of life was severely compromised, FCZS Staff and attending Veterinarians determined that further treatment was not an option. Fisher was gently euthanatized in late April, 2010.

Black Bear Fisher for many years was a "Star Resident" of the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and will be dearly missed by all who worked with and knew him.

Notes from the public on Fisher's passing:

DOB: 4/10/95
FCZS: 6/19/95
Sex: Female
Weight: 69 lbs.

Beautiful Redbud came to Folsom from an Indiana wolf research center in 1995. Redbud was the only female in Folsom’s wolf pack.

Wolf Redbud was taken to Loomis Basin Vet in late January for a thorough exam. She had several collapsed disc spaces in her spine and neck, as well some puncture wounds along her back that were most likely caused by the other wolves. Redbud was already being treated with pain and arthritis medication and the keepers had been monitoring her condition for quite some time. After considering all the issues she was facing and her overall quality of life it was determined that the most humane thing to do was to gently euthanize her. We know she will be greatly missed by everyone. She was a beautiful girl and had many wonderful years here with all her wolf companions. She was a symbol of the Friends and will always be in our hearts.

DOB: 4/9/98
FCZS: 6/7/98
Sex: Male
Weight: 95 lbs.

Often mistaken for polar bears, Harrison and fellow guard dog Cheyenne are really in charge of security at Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary.

As a pup, Harrison was quite a handful. He tended to chase rather than protect livestock, especially chickens. The one thing he was highly protective of was his food (still is). Older, and wiser, Chelsea ( Chelsea passed away in 2004) somehow managed to impart her knowledge onto this active youngster and now Harrison is the dependable guard for which his breed of dog is known.

Within the pasture community Harrison has taken an affectionate interest in Jane, one of the black-tailed deer. On the other hand he usually growls at Charlotte the pig. Although Harrison is friendly with people he knows, he takes his job very seriously, and aggressively protects his domain.

Harrison died quietly of cancer in December of 2009

DOB: 4/7/94
FCZS: 6/20/95
Sex: Male
Weight: 74 lbs.

Granite, an incredibly handsome, gray wolf has lived at the Folsom Zoo since 1995. His original owners had planned to keep him as a pet, but found early on that his behavior was “too wolf-like”. Granite is the Alpha male and gets the attention of female Redbud and the respect of other males.

Granite sadly passed away in the summer of 2009

Dakota could not manage to survive in the wild because of a broken wing, possibly from a gunshot. Hawks are frequently shot by people who wrongfully believe they are harmful. He moved to the zoo in the 1970's.

DOB: Spring 1995
FCZS: 3/29/96
Sex: Female
Weight: 13.9 lbs.

Emma arrived at Folsom after being rehabilitated at a wildlife care facility. She had been hit by a car and sustained neurological damage. Although there are other raccoons at the zoo sanctuary, Emma’s somewhat unsteady nature precludes her living with these very active girls. Instead she has resided with somewhat less active roommates over the years, including a skunk, opossums, and her current roommate--ringtail Chaos. She has been known to give up her food to these other animals and get visibly upset when her current roommate, Chaos, leaves for any length of time.

DOB: 6/3/83
FCZS: 6/3/83
Sex: Male
Weight: 28 lbs.

BJ, is one of the few animals born at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. His mother, Tinker, was a zoo resident and allowed keepers to interact with BJ as a kitten. Despite this close attention, he is still quite shy around humans.

Red-tailed hawk Phoenix was found injured in 1991. His broken wing was repaired but he also had damage to his tail. A bird uses its tail for steering and stopping. Since his tail doesn't function properly, Phoenix needed a permanent home.

Injured in the wild, this kestral was named in honor of M.B. Goodier, a founder of the Sacramento Wildlife Care Association. Even slight wing damage like his makes wild survival impossible.

DOB: unknown
FCZS: 4/06
Sex: Male
Weight:

Rex was found as a stray in the Sacramento area and was held hoping his family would claim him. Because wolf-hybrids can be difficult and sometimes dangerous pets, most animal shelters destroy them if their owners are not located. Rex was very lucky to find a home at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. He and Lincoln were able to be together right away and seem to be getting along famously.

Barbados-cross sheep Dodge