TEST YOUR WEBSITE REGISTRATION
**This is a Member Only testing page!
Disregard the date & details and do not complete the transaction.**
CURRENT SACRAMENTO ZOO MEMBERS
Follow the instructions below to test your registration in advance of Summer Camp Member pre-sale and other member-only event registrations.
1) Register for the website - link in the top right corner. Please use your name & address as listed on your membership card.
2) If you have already registered, sign in below or in the upper right corner.
3) If you can add a number in the "Quantity" box and see an "Add to Cart" button, then you are a current member and are all set!
4) Close or leave the page without finishing this test transaction.
5) Having trouble? Email the Member & Visitor Services Office or call 916-808-5888 to check your membership status and level.
Save your user name and password to avoid being locked out during peak event sale times (camps, special events, etc.).
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Registration for this program requires a YouTube account email.
If you do not have a YouTube account set up, please create one before proceeding. This YouTube account will be the only way that you will be able to access the video content.
Please allow 5 business days for your order to be processed and your materials to arrive via email.
Note that the date listed above is a placeholder and does not reflect when the materials will be available.
Sac Zoo Academy units include fun and educational videos filmed at the Sacramento Zoo, with Sacramento Zoo animals. The videos and worksheets facilitate your student’s learning, encourage exploration of scientific concepts, and offer space to explain and elaborate on those ideas. All virtual curriculum kits include:
Each science unit study is intended for one family group or one class. Materials are non-transferable and video links will only work for one registered user.
This tour will give you the opportunity to meet and feed our giraffes and zebras.
- Select days at 10:45am
- $65 per person zoo member
- $86 per person non-member
Reservation Requirements:
- Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For additional days and times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.
Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:
- Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
- Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.
Age Restrictions:
- for ages 3 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio.
- All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per two children.
- Children younger than 1 year may join as long as they are secured in a wrap or carrier on an adult; however, they will not be able to participate in the tour activities.
- Strollers are discouraged.
Tour Information:
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
- Capacity: up to 10 participants. If you group exceeds 10, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
- Arrival time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 10:45am. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.
- Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have free choice to leave the encounter at any time.
- Tour may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
- Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.
Health and safety:
- Comfortable footwear: Please wear comfortable, closed-toed shoes, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.
- Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
- Illness: if you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals.
Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.
The Giraffe and Zebra Tour is ADA-accessible. However, the tour will include some uneven terrain and a large hill. Please contact us with any specific questions and we will be happy to help as we can.
To change your date, please go back to the reservation calendar on the Field Trips and Groups webpage.
Do not change your date and time using the hyperlink above as it does not reflect sold-out dates.
If you are interested in booking a field trip, Title 1 field trip, or group visit outside of the available dates and times, contact the Reservation Specialist to inquire.
After your submission, you will receive an email confirming your reservation and an acknowledgment email with a headcount form attached and information regarding your check-in process for the day of.
Please print and bring that email with you on the day of your visit, as you will use this to record your final head count upon your arrival.
IN THE FIELD BELOW, TYPE '1' FOR ONE RESERVATION.
This payment will reserve your seat on the bus for the Oakland Zoo Docent trip. No refunds after October 1.
Please choose an available date by clicking 'Select other dates:'.
By completing this reservation, you secure your spot for the Sacramento Zoo's Academy Days, an on-site experience designed for home learners.
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All groups/families signing up for Sac Zoo Academy Days must purchase the online curriculum "Habitat Heroes", as a part of the comprehensive study unit within Sac Zoo Academy.
- To do so, type a quantity of "1" into the "Virtual Materials Only" price type. Only ONE purchase of the virtual materials is needed. Enough materials will be provided in the curriculum kit you receive for all of your students.
Academy Days Student: In the "quantity" section, enter the number of students that will be attending.
Student Attendance with Animal Ambassador Meet and Greet: $45 per student
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Students participating will be led on a 45-minute guided tour of the zoo that follows along with the curriculum, and parents will receive a curriculum kit with all of the materials that they need to facilitate zoo learning at home.
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Parent/adult chaperones are free during this program. Only enter the number of student participants.
- Once your payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email. At that time, your spaces for the event have been officially reserved.
Please select the grade level your camper is currently in.
Note: The 3rd/4th and 5th/6th grade classes will be combined.
Class sold out? Add your camper to the waitlist!
Fall Camp Cancellation Policy - Refunds are not available for cancellations before the start of the program unless canceled by the Sacramento Zoo, or due to the camper having COVID-like symptoms; a signed doctor’s note or an administered COVID test showing proof of testing would need to be provided.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Reservation Specialist.
This tour will take you inside the keeper-only area of the Reptile House where you'll learn about caring for amphibians and retiles, handling venomous animals, and using a snake-moving tool. Finish with a meet and greet with a keeper and reptile encounter.
- Select days at 2:45pm
- $75 per person zoo member
- $96 per person non-member
Reservation Requirements:
- Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For additional days and times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.
Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:
- Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
- Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.
Age Restrictions:
- For ages 5 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio.
- All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least on adult per two children.
- Children younger than 1 year may join as long as they are secured in a wrap or carrier on an adult; however, they will not be able to participate in the tour activities.
- Strollers are not allowed.
Tour Information:
- Duration: 45 - 60 minutes.
- Capacity: up to 4 participants. If you have more than four in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
- Arrival time: Please arrive on time, the tour will begin promptly at 2:45pm. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.
- Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have free choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
- Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule and cancellation policies.
Health and Safety:
- Closed-toed shoes are mandatory for this tour. If you do not wear closed-toed shoes, you will not be allowed to participate in the tour. You will need to dip your shoes into a disinfecting footbath when entering and exiting the reptile building.
- Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
- Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals.
Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.
Meet two ambassador birds, learn how we care for them, and enjoy the opportunity to feed several birds.
- Selected days at 2:45pm
- $65 per person zoo member
- $86 per person non-member
Reservation Requirements:
- Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For additional days or times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.
Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:
- Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
- Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.
Age Restrictions:
- For ages 8 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio.
- All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per two children.
Tour Information:
- Duration 45 to 60 minutes.
- Capacity: up to 4 participants. If you have more than 4 in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
- Arrival time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 2:45pm. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.
- Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have fee choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
- Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.
Health and Safety:
- Closed-toed shoes are highly encouraged for safety.
- Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
- Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals.
- Participants may be asked to wear a face mask and/or gloves during the tour. The mask must be worn properly over your nose and mouth. They will be provided by your guide if needed. This is for the safety of our animals.
- Tour may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.
Please choose the date you would like to enter the zoo. The next available date is shown above.
NOTE for October 26: The zoo will close early at 1:30 pm for event preparations.
Winter Hours:
The zoo will close early at 3 pm from Nov. 3 through Jan. 30.
The Sacramento Zoo uses Plan-Ahead Pricing, giving you the opportunity to plan a zoo visit that matches your budget and schedule. Ticket prices may increase daily. The price will never be lower for a particular day than is currently listed. Buy early to save!
Become a member to enjoy FREE ADMISSION for an entire year!
Carefully read all guidelines and information below to prepare for your visit to the zoo:
- All tickets are purchased for a specified date and must be redeemed on that day.
- Please do not visit if you feel ill.
- Once in the zoo, you may stay until close at 5 pm. Last admission is at 4 pm. (Zoo hours are subject to change.)
NOTE TO MEMBERS: Reservations are no longer required for daily admission. Simply bring your membership card and photo ID to the Member Entrance, and you're in!
Learn what enrichment is, why it's essential to animal welfare, and explore different types. Help with a training session, create enrichment items for animals, and observe them interact with your creations.
- Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30pm; Selected Fridays and Saturdays at 2:45pm
- $75 per person zoo member
- $96 per person non-member
Reservation Requirements:
- Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For additional days or times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.
Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:
- Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
- Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.
Age Restrictions:
- for ages 8 and older, 1:2 parent child ratio.
- All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per two children.
Tour Information:
- Duration 60 minutes
- Capacity: up to 4 participants. If you have more than four in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
- Arrive time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 1:30pm (Tues., Wed., Thurs.) or 2:45pm (Fri. and Sat.). Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.
- Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have fee choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
- Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.
Health and Safety:
- Closed-toed shoes are highly encouraged for safety.
- Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
- Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety of our animals.
- Participants may be asked to wear a face mask and/or gloves during the tour. The mask must be worn properly over your nose and mouth. They will be provided by your guide if needed. This is for the safety of our animals.
Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.
Learn fascinating cheetah facts, visit keeper-only areas to see how we care for them, make meatball snacks, and watch the cheetahs being fed and trained.
- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:45pm
- $50 per person zoo member
- $71 per person non-members
Reservation Requirements:
- Online reservations need to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- For additional days or times please contact the Education Department at 916-808-8441 or by email.
Notes to Sacramento Zoo members:
- Members must sign in to receive member discounts. Discounts are reflected after you click "Add to Cart".
- Tours will be discounted by the cost of zoo admission only for the number of individuals that would be covered by your membership level.
Age Restrictions:
- for ages 8 and older, 1:1 parent child ratio.
- All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult. There must be at least one adult per one child.
- Children younger than 1 year may join as long as they are secured in a wrap or carrier on an adult; however, they will not be able to participate in the tour activities.
- Strollers are discouraged.
Tour Information:
- Duration: 45 minutes long.
- Capacity: up to 6 participants. If you have more than six in your party, please call 916-808-8441 to get in contact with a tour specialist who can help accommodate your group.
- Arrival time: Please arrive on time, as the tour will begin promptly at 1:45pm. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour.
- Animal participation is not guaranteed. Animals have free choice to participate or not participate in any encounter. The animals also have free choice to leave the encounter at anytime.
- Visit the Behind-the-Scenes Tours page for tour descriptions, schedule, and cancellation policies.
Health and Safety:
- Closed-toed shoes are highly encouraged for safety.
- Eating and drinking (except water) is not permitted during the tour.
- Illness: If you are ill, experiencing symptoms of COVID or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the last two weeks, we ask that you reschedule your tour. This is for the safety or our cheetahs.
- All participants are required to wear a 3-layered face mask that is provided by the zoo. The mask must be worn properly over your nose and mouth. Gloves will be provided by your tour guide when needed. Currently, you will only need to wear the mask when preparing the meatballs.
Please be sure to print, fill out and bring the Release of Liability Form with you on the day of your tour. You can also fill it out when you check in at membership.
The Cheetah Chat Tour is ADA-accessible. However, the tour will include some uneven terrain and a large hill. Please contact us with any specific questions and we will be happy to help as we can.