Directions, Hours and Pricing

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is a great way to spend the day and getting here is easy!

Zoo Hours

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is open each week unless it is a major holiday. (See the list of holidays to the right.)

  • Days open: Thursday through Sunday
  • Fall/Winter Hours of Operation

    (October 1 through April 30): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Last admission is at 3:30 p.m.; grounds open until 4 p.m.

  • Spring/Summer Hours of Operation

    (May 1 through September 30): 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Last admission is at 2:30 p.m.; grounds open until 3 p.m.

2024/2025 Restricted Holiday Hours
Mon., May 27 Memorial Day OPEN
Mon., September 2 Labor Day OPEN
Sat., November 9 Decorating Day for Holiday Lights OPENS at 12noon to 4pm
Mon., November 11 Veteran's Day OPEN
Thurs., November 28 Thanksgiving Day OPEN 10am to 1pm
Tues., December 24 Christmas Eve OPEN 10am to 1pm
Wed., December 25 Christmas Day CLOSED
Tues., December 31 New Year's Eve CLOSED
Wed., January 1 New Year's Day CLOSED

Zoo Information

  • Admission for NON-MEMBERS: Save time by purchasing tickets online in advance. Tickets are also available for purchase at the gate. Tickets are good for the day.
  • Friends members DO NOT need to purchase tickets. Just show your digital Zoo Membership Card at the Ticket Booth. All members over 12 years old need to show their membership card.
  • Tickets are $7 per person for ages 2 and older. Ages under 2 years are free (no ticket required).
  • The Zoo Sanctuary Gift Shop is open from 10:30am to 3:30pm (winter) and 9:30am to 2:30pm (summer).
  • Fisher's Bistro is open limited hours.
  • Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary Members receive FREE admission with an annual Membership for you or your family! (Does not apply to guided tours, group visits, or special fundraising events.) All members over 12 years old need to show their digital or hard copy membership card.

FAQ

We have docent led tours available.  Please see Tour The Zoo page for pricing and information.

Service animals are welcomed and permitted in accordance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA).

The full text of the ADA Service Animal Policy is available upon request by contacting City of Folsom Animal Services at 916-461-6040.

No pets or emotional support animals are allowed in Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary or City of Folsom facilities.

Tickets for NON-MEMBERS: Save time and purchase tickets online in advance.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the gate.

Directions

The Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is a great way to spend the day and getting here is very easy!

Directions from Hwy 50

  1. Exit at Folsom Blvd;
  2. Turn left at the off ramp intersection onto Folsom Blvd.. Follow for 3 miles;
  3. Turn right at the traffic light onto Natoma Street. Follow for about 1 mile;
  4. Turn left at the traffic light onto Stafford Street; and
  5. Turn right into the Zoo entrance past the library.

Directions from I-80

  1. Exit at Eureka Blvd. heading East. Follow for 1 mile;
  2. Turn Left onto Douglas Blvd. Follow for 3 miles;
  3. Turn Right onto Folsom-Auburn Road. Follow for about 4 miles;
  4. Continue over Folsom Bridge.
  5. Turn Left at the traffic light onto Natoma Street. Follow for about 1 mile;
  6. Turn Left at the traffic light onto Stafford Street; and
  7. Turn right into the Zoo entrance past the library.

Support Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

403 Stafford Street
Folsom, CA 95630

Ticket Booth: (916) 461-6629

Please visit the Zoo's links below

About Us

The Friends of the Folsom Zoo, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission 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.

Tax ID 94-2783698

Please visit the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary links below

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