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Sacramento Zoo
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A bright future begins now
ince 1927, the Sacramento Zoo has
been the pride of generations. The Zoo
celebrates its 91st year with exciting,
progressive changes for the animals and
guests. “In 2017, we released a 20-year
master plan that completely reimagines
the Zoo’s 14 acres to make it a world-class
facility, and reemphasizes our commitment
to animal conservation and public
education,” says Tonja Candaleria, Public
Relations Coordinator.
Formerly the Director of Arizona’s
Reid Park Zoo, Jason Jacobs steps in as
the Zoo’s new Director and CEO. He’ll
oversee the vast renovation that begins
with the creation of the new Biodiversity
Center. Replacing the 49-year-old reptile
house, the Biodiversity Center will provide
open multispecies exhibits that highlight
a variety of ecosystems and showcase the
biodiversity that exists around the world.
“As a member of the Sacramento
Zoo’s board of trustees, I’m truly excited
for the construction to begin on the new
Biodiversity Center (pictured), which will
begin the dramatic transformation of the
Zoo,” says Adham Sbeih, CEO of Socotra
Capital. “Socotra Capital is proud to have
donated to this project, which was initiated
with a lead gift of $1 million from the
Ingoglia Family and Friends in honor of my
business partner John’s father, brother, and
nephew.”
The Zoo will also create an African
Savannah multispecies exhibit with species
cohabitating as they would in the wild.
Other advances include a new layout to
maximize space for the animals. “Exhibits
will also feature more transparency,” says
Candelaria. “The public has always been
curious about the care and feeding of the
animals, so we’ll provide viewing options
to immerse guests in what happens behind
the scenes.”
The Zoo is committed to worldwide
conservation. “We want these animals
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to have a future in the wild, and support
organizations working on conservation
around the world,” explains Candelaria.
Supporting the Sacramento Zoo helps
more than just the Zoo’s animals, it makes
a global impact.
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