# Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary Afternoon Visit & Folsom Valley Railway > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Saturday, Nov 7: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Volunteer Decorating Day morning); Sunday, Nov 8… - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary, 403 Stafford St, Folsom, CA 95630 - Ages: Ages 1–12 (Family-friendly rescue sanctuary) - Price: Zoo Admission: $10 per person (ages 2+); Children under 2 Free. Train ride: $5 per passenger (cash/card at depot). - Schedule: Saturday, Nov 7: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Volunteer Decorating Day morning); Sunday, Nov 8: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Organizer: City of Folsom Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://webtrac.folsom.ca.us/ - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/folsom-city-zoo-sanctuary-afternoon-visit-and-folsom-valley-railway--listing-b86b805358e0f079790c23a7 ## About A tranquil, tree-canopied sanctuary dedicated to rescued native wild animals that cannot be released back into the wild, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, and playful farm animals. Next door to the zoo entrance, families can ride the Folsom Valley Railway — a charming 1950s-era miniature steam-style passenger train circling Lions Park. Please note a key schedule advisory: on Saturday, November 7, 2026, the zoo sanctuary opens at 12:00 PM (delayed opening due to volunteer holiday decorating). 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