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Betty White Challenge

The results are in! Thanks to the compassion and support of our community, Friends of the Folsom Zoo Sanctuary received over $1,000 in donations through the #BettyWhiteChallenge campaign. The animals ...

Wild Nights and Holiday Lights 2021

Thank you to all who helped make the return of this beloved event so successful. Wishing you the best in 2022 from the Friends of the Folsom Zoo Board!

Beary Good News in 2022

The Folsom Zoo Sanctuary announced today they are happy to officially introduce the zoo sanctuary's newest resident, Olive. Olive may be small, but her personality is big! She was orphaned ...

40th Anniversary Year

As we wrap up our 40th anniversary year, the "Friends" organization would like to wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year.  Your support over the past ...

Wild Nights and Holiday Light 2021

The Magic of Wild Nights and Holiday Lights returns to the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary this holiday season. Bring the whole family as the Zoo Sanctuary comes to life under ...

Thanksgiving for the Animals

Join us for our annual tradition of a very special celebration for the animals Thanksgiving Morning, November 25, 2021 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Watch as the Zoo Sanctuary animals receive ...

Train Open

All aboard! The Folsom Valley Railway operates a miniature scale live steam train on a track that circles through City Lions Park. The open car round-trip ride lasts approximately 10 ...

Zookeeper Camp

Junior Zookeeper Camps are for ages 8-11 and the zoo is offering 6 sections running between June and August 2021. Senior Zookeeper Camps are for ages 12-15 and the zoo ...

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary Online Gift Shop

Please check out the Folsom Zoo's Online Gift Shop for logo wear, honorary animal adoptions and animal created paintings. Click the following link to check out the Gift Shop - ...

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