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Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary

Thanksgiving for the Animals!

Thanksgiving 2024

Wild Nights & Holiday Lights 2024

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Help I Found a Wild Animal!

Have you found an animal that has obvious injuries or is in immediate peril? Do not give any food or water as this can be harmful to the animal. Keep warm, dark and quiet and away from other animals and people. Transfer to your nearest rehab facility as soon as possible. Click the following link for a list of organizations that specialize in rehab of found wildlife - Wildlife Contact List

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The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is located at 403 Stafford Street, Folsom, California, in the heart of the City of Folsom. Operating since 1963, the zoo has been the home to hundreds of animals from squirrels and deer to bobcats and bears.

Each year the zoo welcomes over 100,000 visitors in a simple and unassuming park like environment. With close to 100 animals and adjacent to Lions Park (featuring tables, BBQ’s and children’s play areas) and the Folsom Valley (mini-scale) Railway, not to mention City Hall, Dan Russell Arena, and the Folsom City Library, we know you and your family will enjoy your visit.

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News

Coloring Contest Winners 2024

It was our great pleasure to showcase the winners of our 2024 coloring contest featuring Bingo and Rocky, our blue and gold macaws! We received many submissions and the judges ...

Come see some of our newer residents!

Omar is the father of three sand cats at the zoo sanctuary -- Tracy, Tina, and Sally. All three are off living on their own now, and Omar gets to ...

60 Years

It has been 60 years since the humble beginnings of the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary began in 1963 when a small bear became the first official resident. Gordon Brong, Folsom ...