This is a really great local zoo, well maintained, and clean. Great spot if you have younger kids because it’s not huge so it’s just the right amount of time for your little ones to walk around. I would also recommend the train ride it’s really fun again for the little ones.

Small zoo, but still have interesting animals, train, playground.

Such an amazing local zoo. I love how its actually a sanctuary. Its not huge but has great exhibits, friendly staff, nice clean walking trail and the zoo ends at an amazing large park. Perfect way to wear out my toddler!! She always has an amazing time.

This place is great. The homeless that hang out in the pavilion are always very kind and respectful. Not at all aggressive or violent unless towards one of there own.

Loved this very well maintained and fun Zoo. I brought my 10 & 12 yos and we had a blast. The bears were amazing. They were very healthy, happy and playful. So were the cougars. The tiger was impressive. Great place. Clean and well kept.

My daughters first zoo trip. It was amazing to enjoy the time together. The peacocks are majestic and free roaming around.

Such a great little urban city find that teaches the kids alot about responsibility we have to not just wild but domestic animals as well along with how to better keep the distance and maintain their environment. however for all the mid day goers... 12 to 2ish seems like nap time so be prepared to see lots of snoozing fuzzy bums .

The zoo could use some work and or some more exotic animals. We had a good experience but I feel like the animals we saw were the same that we see on the local nature trail aside from the condors and the monkeys. The price is more then affordable but not necessarily a destination for tourists.

I was recently violently thrown from my house (see my edh wells fargo review) which was quite embarassing to my fabled local guide status. nevertheless, i was homeless and was looking for a place to live. During the night, i snuck in and made fast friends with the grizzly bear. (our friendship began in a violent brawl, but was soon resolved when i pulled out a pack of twizzlers.) the next day, many families came and i made some faces at little kids through the glass, before an employee decided that my stay was over and dragged me out. I would like to thank your establishment for a wonderful one day resting place and for having such a kind bear.

Its usually good. But due to the covid. Its limited and you can only purchase the ticket online. No tickets at the gate. My son was so sad he cried so long.

Great place to take the kids. I even remember going there when I was little. Lots of well taken care of animals; they have tigers, monkeys, and even bears.Whats cool about the Folsom Zoo is that its a sanctuary, so they only take in animals that cannot remain independent in the wild due to injuries, becoming orphaned, or unfortunately past abuse.The staff is very informative and kind. They truly care about the animals well being and educating the public.The facilities are as clean as a zoo can be, and the layout is playful yet organized. Its been a Folsom treasure for years, and will continue to be for years to come.

My mom and I went today, Christmas Eve Day, as part of a son / mom half day date. Neither of us have been before and we were surprised how many animals were out. All the staff we came across were SUPER nice and VERY knowledgeable. KUDOS to the whole staff!! Im definitely going back during the warmer weather.

Such a fun place for kids

It was a nice outing not that big at of the animals didnt come out but it was hot. We enjoyed ourselves we were there about 2 hrs. And went pass every enclosure

Very nice place to hangout and take children to it is small but has a large open area with natural wildlife as well as peacocks that roam around on the walkways. Although this is a small zoo with a small variety of animals it is a great way to spend a day outside in Folsom.

Small but satisfying experience for quick family day trip, thr best it is next to public library and park where we can stay for more entertainment ️

Great place. Kids had fun Great price

The zoo is not too big but the animals are worth seeing. It was amazing just to see the bear. He was walking around and eating and that was early in the morning and after that he was not awake. In order to see the bear I believe you should try and see him before it hits afternoon time. It was really cool to see deer walking around. The parking was free and it costs about $6-7 to get in. They had a barn which had goats and a horse and a few other animals. Overall it is a very nice zoo to visit and has some animals that they do not have at sac zoo.

Way better than the Sacramento Zoo! They rescue animals and include a little blurb near their habitat that tells that story of where the aninal came from and why they are there. All of the animals seem to actually enjoy being there. They all come out and come near the fence to see us and love to play! Its a smaller zoo but its not like typical zoos that take animals from the wild and stick them in a small cage. They have tons of volunteers that love caring for the animals. We saw an older gentleman that was feeding the deer salad and they loved it! Admission for adults is $7 on weekends and $6 on weekdays.

The wild nights event was cool. The lights and all was a great touch. Its a new look and nice to see the nocturnal animals out.

Sanctuary zoo which is awesome but since its so hot the animals are all just relaxing. Well worth the price though. I would recommend it.

Folsom zoo is a fantastic place to take youngsters, or if youre like me, adults. Very well maintained and the staff are super knowledgeable and friendly. Theres a nice park right outside the exit gate just in case the kids need to expel more energy before heading home.

Very nice size just not a lot of animals to see . Very nice staff. Very clean.

Newly expanded farm area beautiful area nice park fun train

I love this zoo! One of exhibits is the one with the monkeys I saw your mom in it hahahahahah

We’re new to the area and checked this place out a few weeks ago and really enjoyed ourselves. It was very budget friendly and a breeze to get in and out of for admission. Its not a huge zoo like San Diego or anything, but its a great way to spend some time we spent about 2 1/2 hours exploring the sanctuary, and we were able to walk back to some spots and re-see some animals. It wasn’t crowded at all, nothing felt cramped or uncomfortable. The animals seemed like they were really taken care of, cozy and clean! We did encounter some employees of the sanctuary and they were so friendly and knowledgeable, it was nice to talk to them and learn about the newcomer in the deer family. It was really sweet! We would definitely come back fo visit once or twice a year, we had a blast! Thanks for the fun time :)

Its a cute little zoo, perfect for taking the little ones. Theres a train ride nearby and a really nice park. They have little signs on all of the cages that tell you about the individual animals and how they acquired them and the peacocks just roam free! So watch out for peacock poo! We liked the bears the best, probably because they were eating snacks right near the edge of their enclosure so everyone got a good look at them.

Small town feel at the sanctuary. I recommend going during the winter, when the zoo is open at night and decorated with dozens of Christmas trees and thousands of lights. Parking has never been an issue, and there are nearby fun and educational things to do. There arent a lot of animals, but thats not really the point here. The highlight is definitely the bears or tiger. Good for kids.

Nice zoo. It was a hot day, so alot of the animals were staying inside cooling off. We had a peacock follow us and were able to buy a peacock feather for $1 at the gift shop.

The Christmas Lights were awesome. The Zoo is small but the perfect size for younger kids. The employees are friendly and helpful. The Zoo isnt crowded and its well kept.

Great place to visit with children. entrance about $ 7. Parking is free. You can ride the train for an extra $ 5. Why not 5 stars - We were there in the evening - came to a meeting with Santa, so it was already dark and some of the animals were poorly lit in the cages because of what they were not clearly visible, but this did not spoil the general impression and our mood.

I have had a family membership for many years, and love seeing the additions and expansion of this facility. This zoo has lots of programs for kids to get involved with the animals over the summer, and other family friendly events throughout the year.My family especially loves to see the feral cat that continues to live with the bears, unharmed.

A lot of the habitats were empty. I guess that might be a good thing for the animals?I did not like the fact that once you go through a certain part (the barn leading to the playground) you have to leave instead of being able to come back in.

I love how this zoo is laid out. I like how they are more like an animal rescue. Their newer addition to the zoo is really fantastic.The events they throw are really fun. People can have events at the zoo like weddings and birthdays.

Nice clean zoo good for long trail with kids

Really awesome place to take your kids and not crowded staff is really friendly

The Zoo Sanctuary was an absolute blast! My 19 month old and my 8 month old both loved the variety of animals, and especially the horses! It was clean, the animals looked well taken care of, and the staff were very polite! Plus its CHEAP!

This zoo isnt the largest, but its a fun place to visit. The animals that are here are rescued from a fire or something else. Theres a large playground outside, a cute gift shop, a train ride that takes you around twice & it gives you a great view of the area. Youre also right next to the Folsom library which has a little cafe in the same building. Theres peacocks, tigers, bears, skunks, cougars & lots more. Check it out.

The kids always love going and seeing places like this. The layout of the sanctuary is interesting as you have to back track in certain areas like by the bears. The barn yard with the donkeys and miniature horses was cute. Some of the smaller animals werent out in the morning (we arrived when the sanctuary opened) and the kids loved the peacocks roaming around!

What a beautiful zoo. Great place for everyone to enjoy. My grandson has autism and the environment wasnt making him freak out. He had a beautiful day. Thanks for an amazing day.

Beautiful Zoo and the animals are very well taken care of. I just went yesterday for the first time in 10 years and I love it more now than I did before. Great place for kids...even toddlers

Great sanctuary to visit. All the animals are rescue. The have everything from peafowl and racoons to tigers, wolves and bears. It is best to go in the morning if you want to see the animals out. During the holidays, they decorate the entire zoo site with an impressive number of lights and open the zoo at night. You can walk through all the lights and donated decorated Christmas trees, meet Santa and maybe even Santa Paws and ride the tiny train through more lights. The train cost in addition to the tickets, but you can be content knowing the money is going to help rescue animals that would often have no other place to go.

I was surprised just how well cared for the animals are, they are all healthy, hooves are trimmed, enclosures are clean, and they even gave all the animals little grass pads (real grass). All the enclosures have signs with facts about the animals, biographies about where the animal was rescued or acquired from, etc. Seems like tons of fun for kids, and they host birthday parties too. Overall very happy with the experience even having visited in a cold season

Friendly staff, well organized place in general.

Hard to rate, needed prior reservations due to Covid19 restrictions. Didnt find that out until we drove here.

A birthday gift from my family and the most wonderful experience unwinding with my favorite type of environment; the forest & beautiful, majestic wildlife. Best birthday EVER!!♡♡♡

Happy to see this place grow and expand. Used to come here when I was kid and now I get to bring my kids. Very clean and beautiful grounds. The train is definitely a nice little ride that the kids love.

This zoo is so nice! Its all rescue animals that cant be released back into the wild so it feels a little more humane! Plus there are a lot of beautiful peacocks walking around.

Small zoo, can cover with in 2 hours. Has children park and toy train.

Small but very nice. Kids loved it. Beautiful place. Good way to take the whole family out on a budget.

I love this zoo! The animals always look happy and their enclosures are very creative. We happened to be there today when the animals were getting creative treats and/or fed. They were very active and really seemed to enjoy themselves. The bears were wandering around right by the viewing area, the owls were eating mice, the golden eagles were enjoying small birds, the wolves were cute as can be playing with each other and the tiger even seemed to enjoy our presence. This was or favorite trip to the folsom zoo!

A great local sanctuary zoo, highly recommend!

I enjoy taking my kids to the zoo. I wish they would re-open soon.

Great value. Clean.

I just love this zoo. I like that the animals are closer and easier to see. The design of the zoo is great. Best animal attractions are tiger, bear, fox, horses and more farm animals. If you walk to the back of the zoo, there is an exit area that leads straight to a playground.

Folsom city zoo provides a fun learning experience for the youth, most of the wildlife you can see in your own backyard if you live in this region with the exception of a few exotic species I believe they are most if not all rescue. Christmas time offers a train ride around the park. Good fun keep your kids close its dark!

Best zoo ever!! Much better than Sac zoo for little kiddos (5 and under)! Not too much to eat, so pack snacks. Really clean and the train is super fun, and it’s a lot less expensive that the Sac zoo.

Fun even on a cold winters day

I liked the fact that it wasnt a massive place you could get lost in. I was able to let my 1 1/2 year old son run free without worrying. He got to explore everything at his own speed he loved it especially the barn where you get to see the horses up close.

Ive been coming here my entire life! Last week I had the privilege of joining my daughters class on a field trip. It was very organized and informative for field trips. I highly recommend this zoo for all animal lovers and as a field trip opportunity for schools.

Theres a surprisingly wide variety of animals. Tigers, monkeys, snakes and eagles and really every other zoo animal. No bears?but thats ok, we diverted my daughters disappointment to the cool train out front. Took a ride and then went back in the zoo and got a rooster to be an impromptu guide. Fun day, and it costed about 15 bucks. Total. Great right?

Its amazing how much the place has grown. I volunteered here back in 2001/2002. It was a great visit with the family!!

Kids loved the sanctuary....we went late in the day .....next time we plan to go earlier

Small but fun and they have a little train ride too

Always a great time! Very doable in a morning for those with lil ones. This is a sanctuary, so enclosures are minimal for some, and the heat can affect the ability to see some animals. But, staff is friendly, and dont forget to ride the train!

What ever they explain on the website about animals, thats not true, there are no more than 10 to 15 animals

I love this place and so do my kids. Beautiful animals. Great environment. Lots to do and very affordable.

Loved this place its good open air and you can enjoy it with the whole family

I enjoyed the visit.it was tuff for the temperature was up and some of the animals do not like the heat.im from the East coastso this is a good place to take kids.nice picnic area.

I love bringing my little one here to see the animals and learn new things. I enjoyed the new barn they put it and the new animals added to the family

Love this Zoo. The fact that all the animals here are rescued from environments that would harm them and all the profits go toward helping other animals like them keeps me coming back to support them. This Zoo sanctuary is all about animal welfare and it shows. Nice and quiet with lots to learn. Its small compared to any other zoo. But its got personality and spirit. Love it here. Any family who cares about animals and the natural world should give this place a look see.

I love animals, but Im not overly fond of zoos. Knowing that these animals were rescued helps with my reservations. There residents of this sanctuary appear healthy and well cared for. One of my favorite spots.

The peacocks wander around freely. Its a nice little zoo animal enclosures are a nice size. Make sure you go before the heat of the day because most of the animals will hide from the Heat.

Amazing place. I got to see bears. I highly recommend checking this place out. A lot to learn here. Friendly staff.

Folsom City Zoo is a great place to visit. Here what to know before you go: Its small, and thats a good thing. You can get through the entire sanctuary in about an hour and see every animal. That means your kiddos can walk it comfortably. Its also fairly shaded making it a great place to visit, even on got days.Its more of a sanctuary, than a zoo. Meaning most of the animals have been rescued from bad situations, but unfortunately cant be returned to the wild. So when you visit this zoo, youre paying to give threatened animals a place to live peacefully. That being said, dont expect super exotic animals here. They have monkeys, mountain lions, tigers, and bears...oh my. (Couldnt resist, but probably shouldve ). Plus other animals native to California...oh, and wolves too!Finally, its a great for your budget. My wife, son, baby, and I got in for $20 bucks. Yes, $20 bucks total. If nothing else, visit this place for their mission to save mistreated animals who wouldnt survive without the support of the sanctuary.

Wasnt able to see many animals, but was thrilled with what we did see.

Had a wonderful time with my 4 year old on his school field trip. The animals are close and easy for small persons to spot. I especially loved the noisy peacocks strutting around. My sons favorite part was the large playground. There are lots of picnic tables and shady areas right outside the zoo too. The bathrooms are not great. Theyre park style with little room for a stroller inside. But overall its a minor issue for a great little zoo.

Fun place for little kids. Most of the unique animals were hiding when we visited, but our little man loved it still!

By no means a big zoo or anything but just the right size to spend an afternoon with the kids. Great playground outside too.

It is a very nice place my grandson enjoyed it. One thing I think that could be improved is the train. It is an enjoyable ride but as a senior citizen who was with my grandson it would be nice if you could have a step stool for people who need it to get on the train. I was very embarrassed when I had a problem getting on and off the train in front of a group of people and the driver of the train was laughing and saying “come on mama” we have to leave.

Not a lot to see and this is purely from an adults perspective. Kids may like it.

Great place to take the kids! Easy in/out and pleanty to look at!

Gotta make reservations ahead of time and on a specific day which we didn’t know and showed up but couldn’t get in caz they were sold out.

Wonderful well maintained habitats the animals are well cared for.

This was so much fun. Peacocks were everywhere and my 20 month old daughter loved it! Highly recommend.

Many of my people along with myself have annual passes here. If you havent been... Youre missing out, bad. This sanctuary is a gorgeous zoo on the river in Folsom full of rescued animals like chimps, bears and all types exotics. Very cheap to take the kiddos or your buddies to. Local legends here. A+++

The stories of then creatures are inspiring.

We come here every weekend with our now 2 year old. Obviously this is a small town Zoo, but always growing and improving. There are so many friendly employees, working hard all day to make this place what it is. The negatives Ive read and discussed with others are that it is a small zoo with barely any animals. It is a small town zoo, cmon. If youre expecting San Diego or even SF, go there instead. This is an incredible family place with more than enough to satisfy the little ones. The nearby train is great too. Im sure our little ones will outgrow it at some point, but we are enjoying it while it lasts. The annual membership is the way to go if youre planning on going more than once. Keep up the good work!

Awesome staff. Cool exhibits. Night time viewing. Not such a good idea.

It was okay. The donkeys and horses were being brushed when we visited. So they couldnt come into the barn for us to get a closer look. And the bears and mountain lions habitats were being cleaned. So we didnt get to see them either. We came an hour after opening....pretty poor planning on their part. The little one loved it, so we will try it once more. But they really need to work on their timing.

The perfect little zoo to bring the family. The environment is clean and inviting while maintaining a natural and animal friendly feel. There are a wide variety of amazing creatures on display that are sure to captivate. There is a neighboring park and library and even a miniature train to ride. A true bargain and worth visiting Folsom for by itself.

Kinda sad about the weather, wanted to see the tiger pouncer. Less excited to see a wet cat from rain lol will come back when theres better weather.

Great place to get a 3 year old out of the house! It’s a small zoo but still big enough to go walk around and have fun for an hour or two.

Lits of fun

For what it is, its got quite a lot of stuff. Good value. Staff are nice.

Perfect little Zoo! We took my two year old granddaughter. It was nice that the zoo was small enough that she could walk around. A great plus is the park next to the zoo. Well be back for sure!

Its good, but its not great. Theres not a lot to see, but then again it is inexpensive. Im just not sure what they are going for. Theres a lot of potential in the park and maybe some more African animals would be better. A lot of the exhibits were closed or empty looking.

This zoo small enough to be affordable and not tiring, but big enough to see many exotic animals like tiger, bears, and peacocks. Definitely worth going.

I cant believe I got scammed by a petting zoo. I paid all the admission for our group. Immediately afterwards we noticed there were no animals anywhere to be seen. None. Zero. The employee told me there are no animals that day because of the heat and they are not available to see or pet that day....then she told me no refunds....That is dishonest and is THEFT. You stole my money knowing I was paying for something that you could not provide. How is that a fair exchange? I basically drove there and paid a bunch of money for nothing. So upsetting.

What a great sanctuary zoo! Lovingly cared for habitats in beautiful natural surroundings. Because it is a sanctuary all the animals have stories, many of which are posted to read. The animals are those who could not be released back into the wild for one reason or another. Although small, the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is a wonderful place to visit, and is providing a great service to the animals and the community.