Sacramento Zoo Content

Kangaroo Undergoes Tests at 不良研究所

Amy M Quinton — March 03, 2021 - 12:00pm

Brodie, an approximately 10-year-old a female kangaroo from the Sacramento Zoo, was a patient at the 不良研究所, veterinary hospital this week for further evaluation of a suspected mass near her heart.

Weekender: See Animal Sculptures at the Crocker

Karen Michele Nikos — December 13, 2018 - 5:27pm

Modern Menagerie at the Crocker has a zoo connection; through March 31

The Crocker Art Museum is featuring part of its permanent collection right now in Modern Menagerie an exhibition of sculptures by Loet Vanderveen, a California artist originally from the Netherlands. Vanderveen became internationally recognized for his remarkable ability to capture animals' subtle expressions and gestures with minimal detail. The exhibition primarily features works from the Crocker's permanent collection.

Coconut the Snow Leopard Recovers From Eyelid Surgery

Katherine E Kerlin — October 25, 2018 - 2:44pm

Coconut, the snow leopard cub born at the Sacramento Zoo earlier this year, underwent a rare eyelid surgery on Wednesday, October 24.^. 不良研究所 veterinary specialists and the Sacramento Zoo veterinary team collaborated to correct a congenital eyelid defect known as coloboma. This ocular deformity is sometimes documented in snow leopards under human care. Coconut was also born with other birth defects that impact his mobility.