Tour The Zoo

Personalized Tours

Would your class or group like a personalized tour of the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary? One of our fabulous, fun and fact-filled docents will lead you through the Zoo. Learn the histories of our animals and the reasons they found a permanent home with us. More information and prices below.

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Things To Consider Before Your Visit

  • Please Do Not Feed the Animals

    Our animals have specific diets and nutritional needs, and we request that you please not feed them. 

  • Please do not tease the animals!

    For the welfare of our animals, we ask you not to tease, whistle or yell at the animals at the Zoo Sanctuary. Please do not throw food or anything else into the animal exhibits.

  • Prohibited animals.

    In accordance with City of Folsom, General Administration Policy No. 110, only service animals are permitted on zoo sanctuary grounds; pets are prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) states that service animals are dogs or miniature horses individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability.

  • Prohibited items.

    No bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, roller skates or rollerblades.

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    Photo and Video Policy

    We encourage you to photograph or record video of any of the animals, but you must stay safely behind any barriers and remain in the public areas at all times. If you are a member of the media and would like further assistance to photograph or videotape animals at closer range, please email zoobooth@folsom.ca.us or call (916) 461-6629.

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    Questions or Comments?

    Drop us a note at information@folsomzoofriends.org or call us at (916) 226-5445 to leave a message and we will be happy to assist you.

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Docent Guided Tours

One free chaperone per 10 paid students for school groups

Docent guided tours are a great way to educate students and to gain a deeper appreciation for the role of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary in our community. Tours must be reserved at least 30 day in advance. To reserve a tour or for more information email: zoodocents@folsom.ca.us  or call (916) 461-6626

Tour the Zoo (please make reservations at least 30 days in advance of your desired tour date)

Docent guided tours - Price: $9 per person* (3/15-6/15); $8 per person (other dates)

Information
Kindergarten and up 10 - 60 Students Thurs & Fri 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. One hour tour of the Zoo Sanctuary animals and artifacts led by docents.
(9:45am only June 16 through Labor Day)
Pre-Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten 8 - 40 Students Thurs & Fri 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. One hour tour of the Zoo Sanctuary animals and artifacts led by docents.
(9:45am only June 16 through Labor Day) Designed for ages 4 and up.
Special Tours * 10 – 40 Weekends and afternoons One hour tour of the Zoo Sanctuary animals and artifacts led by docents.
Time negotiable Subject to availability.

Bring the Zoo To You!

In class, docent led presentations invite you and your students to actively explore the amazing world of animals! For more information or to schedule a presentation, please contact us by e-mail: zootoyou@folsom.ca.us or by telephone: (916) 496-2030

To learn more please download our flyer

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