# Sacramento Zoo Winter Wildlife Walks & Animal Encounters > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Sacramento Zoo, 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $19-$24 general admission; $14-$18 children (ages 2-11); free for under 2 - Organizer: Sacramento Zoological Society - Official page: https://www.saczoo.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/sacramento-zoo-winter-wildlife-walks-and-animal-encounters--listing-6950061580339244a849efc9 ## About Also situated in historic William Land Park, the Sacramento Zoo is home to nearly 500 animals representing over 120 species from around the globe. Winter is arguably the best season to explore the zoo, as cooler daytime temperatures make native animals, snow leopards, playful red pandas, and African lions much more active and energized than during hot summer afternoons. Families can stroll along wide, flat paved paths shaded by ancient valley oaks, feed tall giraffes from a specialized raised feeding deck, watch chimpanzees play, and observe colorful tropical birds in the open-air aviaries. Daily keeper chats offer educational insights into wildlife conservation and animal enrichment. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely level, paved pathways throughout the 14-acre zoo; single and double strollers are available for rent at the front gate. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated private nursing mother's room near the zoo entrance; multiple family restrooms equipped with baby changing counters; heated cafe pavilion. • Age Suitability: Engaging for all generations from babies in strollers to grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Open-air animal sounds and earthy garden scents; winter mornings are calm and unhurried with plenty of elbow room at viewing windows. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Effie Yeaw Nature Center Winter Wildlife Discovery & River Oak Trails](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/effie-yeaw-nature-center-winter-wildlife-discovery-and-river-oak-trail--listing-18297f82883d8a1afa18b530) — Open on its own schedule · Effie Yeaw Nature Center (Ancil Hoffman County Park), Carmichael · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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