Showing posts with label Sacramento Zoo. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Sacramento Museums Celebrate Spring With Special Events & Activities in April

Imagine. Explore. Discover.  In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures all year long.

In April, many of the 30 members of Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) are featuring events and activities that celebrate spring, a few of which include the following:

Earth Fest-Party for the Planet at the Sacramento Zoo  – April 5
It’s a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations. During the day, Zoo visitors can explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks.  For more, visit saczoo.org.

Open Garden Day at the Historic Old City Cemetery – April 12
The gardens of the Historic City Cemetery will be in full bloom during the annual Open Garden event.  The fragrance of the old roses of the award-winning Historic Rose Garden will fill the air as 500 roses clamber up trees, cover archways and bloom on big shrubs in this unique 19th century setting.  For more, visit cemeteryrose.org.

Easter Bonnet Promenade & Spring Ball in Old Sacramento – April 19
The Historic Old Sacramento Foundation invites one and all to dress up in your favorite Easter finery -- or other historic apparel -- to celebrate in high style during the 19th Annual “Living History” Easter Bonnet Promenade!  Year after year, visitors of all ages come from near and far to take a leisurely one-hour stroll through the historic boardwalks and cobblestone streets of Old Sacramento.   “Promenading” guests are also invited to enjoy a special Spring Ball featuring 19th century ballroom and period music. For more, visit historicoldsac.org.

Celebrate the Earth Festival at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center  – April 26

Everyone is welcome at this FREE family event, hosted by Roseville Electric, Environmental Utilities and the Utility Exploration Center, and sponsored by the Whole Foods Market in Roseville. Join us for a day of tasty food, live music, local green vendors, family entertainment and more!   For more, visit www.roseville.ca.us/earthday

To stay connected to Sacramento Museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Twitter@SacMuseums or visit the newly updated and user-friendly website at SacMuseums.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of the Sacramento Association of Museums.


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Thursday, January 2, 2014

16th Annual Sacramento Museum Day Returns February 1

Imagine. Explore. Discover.  To the delight of the greater Sacramento area community, thirty local museums will offer free or half-priced admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014, during the 16th Annual Sacramento Museum Day!

Two museums have recently joined the association and community-wide event, including the California Statewide Museum Collections Center and the Center For Sacramento History.  During the highly anticipated event, 28 of the 30 museums will offer free admission whereas two destinations located in residential areas -- the Sacramento Zoo and Fairytale Town -- will offer half-priced admission to offset parking control and security costs.  Coordinated by the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) and the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, this hugely popular event is proudly presented by Chipotle Mexican Grill.

Sacramento Museum Day, a popular Sacramento cultural tradition, is designed to encourage all members of the community to experience the Capital City’s incredible wealth of art, history, science and wildlife -- at little or no cost.  Many of the museums are within walking distance of each other and easily accessible via public transportation. Event coordinators suggest that guests plan to visit no more than two or three different museums on this day in order to allow adequate time to enjoy the experience and to travel between individual sites.

In addition to offering free or reduced cost admission, some of the destinations are offering special activities during Sacramento Museum Day.    For instance, the Aerospace Museum will offer an “open cockpit” day where most aircraft will be open for viewing (weather permitting), a children's art contest and on-site exhibitors such as the Tuskegee Airmen.  And, some of today’s big monster tractors will hit the road to make a special trip to be on display at the Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland.

“We are very excited to continue this popular annual tradition and we are proud to welcome two new museums to the event this year,” said Sacramento Association of Museums Chair Kristina Swanson. “With each passing year, more and more community members are introduced to the amazing array of arts, culture and museum offerings available in the Sacramento region.  And, we are especially pleased that Chipotle Mexican Grill has continued as a title sponsor.  The support of generous corporate sponsors is invaluable and helps to make Sacramento Museum Day possible each year.”

While admission is free at 28 of the participating museums during Sacramento Museum Day, admission to two destinations located in residential areas are half-priced as follows:  Sacramento Zoo is $5.75 for adults, $3.75 for children ages 2-11 and free for children under two;  Fairytale Town is $2.50 per person and free for children ages one and under.

Due to the popularity of Sacramento Museum Day, some locations must limit the number of admissions for safety reasons.   The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. but note the last guests will be admitted at 4 p.m.  More detailed information about participating museums, addresses, limitations, suggested parking and public transit options is available at sacmuseums.org (click on “Events”), or by calling the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at (916) 808-7777.

Blog Post information courtesy of T-Rock Communications. Picture courtesy of Sacramento Association of Museums.


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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Sacramento Museums Celebrate The Season With Family-Friendly Festivals!

In addition to its fascinating Gold Rush past, the Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures all year long.

In April, many of the 30 members of Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) are celebrating the season with a diverse variety of family-friendly festivals, a sampling of which follows:

Children’s Theater Festival at Fairytale Town - Every Weekend in April
Come one, come all...Fairytale Town will showcase a diverse selection of theater performances for children and families each weekend in April for the Children's Theater Festival! Performing companies include the Fairytale Town Troupers, Shadow Puppet Theatre, Boxtales Theatre Company, Roseville Theatre Arts Academy and more. For more information, call 916-808-7462 or visit fairytaletown.org.

Earth Fest - Party for the Planet at the Sacramento Zoo - April 6
It’s a party for the planet! Visitors will learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations. Zoo guests will explore animal bio-artifacts, participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room, come face-to-face with the outreach animals and listen to keepers present enrichment talks.  For more, call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Celebrate the Earth Festival at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center - April 20
Everyone is welcome at this annual -- and free -- family-friendly event, sponsored by Roseville Electric and the Environmental Utilities, Whole Foods Market in Roseville and hosted at the Utility Exploration Center.  Don’t miss a day of fun-filled day of food, live music, local green vendors, electric vehicles, and family entertainment!  For more information, call 916-746-1550 or visit roseville.ca.us/explore.

Artisan Shopping Weekend at the State Indian Museum & Sutter’s Fort - April 19*, 20 & 21
Amid a bustling festival atmosphere, visitors will meet artisan crafters while browsing through the “Traders’ Faire - California’s First Mall” at Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park and checking out the unique gifts and collectibles at the State Indian Museum’s spring time “Indian Arts & Crafts Market.”  For more, call 916-445-4422 or 916-324-0971, or visit suttersfort.org or parks.ca.gov/indianmuseum.
*Note only the Traders’ Faire at Sutter’s Fort will be open on Friday, April 19, with a focus on education.

Yomen: A Spring Celebration at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site – April 28
Bring the entire family to celebrate our biggest event of the year! Come to our Yomen and experience California Indian culture. Enjoy the opening blessing, tribal dance groups, traditional art and craft demonstrations, guided trail tours, native storytelling, children's activities and craft fair. For more, call 916-774-5934 or visit roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

About the Sacramento Association of Museums (SAM) 
Comprised of 30 greater Sacramento area museums working in partnership with the Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, SAM’s mission is to raise awareness of local museums by giving the community the opportunity to discover California’s fine art, history, science and wildlife treasures. SAM achieves its mission through implementing cooperative promotions and developing strategic marketing alliances, by encouraging sharing of knowledge and resources among its partner institutions.  For more information, visit sacmuseums.org.

Blog Post nformation and picture courtesy of Sacramento Association of Museums.


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Saturday, January 19, 2013

March and April Events at the Sacramento Zoo

Here is a list of upcoming events for March and April at the Sacramento Zoo!

Tuesday, March 19: 9a.m.
Member Only Summer Camp Registration

Are you a Zoo Member with little ones? Give them the chance to explore the Zoo like never before. They will enjoy learning about the animals at the Zoo and around the world by seeing, hearing, smelling and even touching and feeding some of them. Dive into the world of animals and education through songs, games, crafts and other fun activities. General camp registration begins April 2nd. Registration is limited and fills quickly.

Saturday, April 6: 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Earth Fest

It’s a party for the planet! Learn how to protect and preserve the earth with environmental, wildlife and conservation organizations. During the day, visit EdZOOcation Stations to explore animal bio-artifacts; participate in storytelling and activities in the Discovery Room; come face-to-face with the outreach animals; or listen as keepers present enrichment talks in the afternoon. For more information, please call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Saturday, April 6: 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Recycle Rummage Sale

Nothing is better than finding a little treasure at a fantastic price! Come out to the Sacramento Zoo’s annual Recycle Rummage Sale and see what treasures are available!  Why throw it in the landfill, when someone else can use it? Proceeds from the Recycle Rummage Sale benefit the Sacramento Zoo’s conservation programs - locally and around the world! For more information or to donate, please call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Saturday. April 13: 10:30a.m. to 12p.m.
Estate Planning Seminar with Mark S. Drobny

This free informative seminar will navigate through a jungle of topics presented by local attorney Mark S. Drobny, California State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Mr. Drobny is widely regarded as one of the top experts on estate planning, providing information on a variety of topics in an entertaining manner that will help you design a plan that fits your needs. For more information, or to RSVP, please call 916-808-3713 or visit saczoo.org.

Sunday, April 14: 7a.m to 12p.m.
34th Annual ZooZoom

Join the stampede as thousands of runners raise funds to benefit the Sacramento Zoo. Are you as fast as a hare or as slow as a tortoise? Find out on Sunday, April 14th at the 34th annual ZooZoom from 7a.m. to 12p.m. at the Sacramento Zoo! The course winds through scenic William Land Park along flat, tree-lined streets. This 5K, 10K and children’s fun run is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Zoological Society. Race fees include admission to the Zoo. For race fees and information, please contact Fleet Feet Sports at 916-441-1751 or visit sacramentozoozoom.com.

Sacramento Zoo – Wildly Inspiring!
Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to over 140 native, rare and endangered species and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Located near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park, the Zoo is wholly managed by the non-profit Sacramento Zoological Society. This Sacramento treasure inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation. Open daily from 9:00a.m to 4:00p.m., general admission is $11.25; children ages 2-11 are $7.25 and one and under are admitted free. Parking is free throughout the park or ride Regional Transit bus #6. For information, call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Blog Post by information and picture courtesy of the Sacramento Zoo.


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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Celebrate the Sacramento Zoo's 85th Birthday

Celebrate the Sacramento Zoo's 85th Birthday at the Official Celebration!

WHAT’S HAPPENING: The Sacramento Zoo will be celebrating the 28th Annual Ice Cream Safari with a birthday twist–cake! Birthday Cake and Ice Cream Safari will include all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins ice cream and a special celebration for the Zoo’s 85th Birthday.
 
WHERE: Sacramento Zoo, near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park.

WHEN: Saturday, July 28th, 4 to 8p.m. Cake-cutting ceremony with local dignitaries will be at 5p.m. on the Reptile House Lawn.

Celebrate the Sacramento Zoo’s 85th birthday while devouring 10 flavors of all-you-can-eat Baskin Robbins ice cream in a cup, cone or float. Don’t forget to venture over to the Reptile House Lawn at 5p.m. to sing happy birthday to the Zoo and enjoy some cake. Guests at the cake-cutting ceremony will include Councilmember Rob Fong, Miss Sacramento County Julianna Johnson and Humpty Dumpty from Fairytale Town.

Have a brain-freezing good time with delicious all-you-can-eat ice cream, all-you-can-drink Coca-Cola soft drinks, popsicles, face painting and live entertainment by the Hipwaiders.  Additional food and raffle tickets will be available for purchase.

Zoo volunteers are prepared to scoop nearly 1,000 gallons of ice cream in 10 different flavors at this one-of-a-kind ice cream extravaganza! See what flavor awaits as you stroll through the Zoo discovering old friends and new residents.

Advanced tickets for this popular fundraiser are $17 for general admission and $13 for children (2-11); children one and under are free. Purchase your tickets at the door the day of the event; $20 for adults; $15 children (2-11).  Tickets will be available at the Zoo, online at saczoo.org or at 916-808-5888. All proceeds benefit the Sacramento Zoo.

Open since 1927, the Sacramento Zoo is home to more than 500 native, rare and endangered animals and is one of over 200 accredited institutions of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.  Located near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in William Land Park, the Zoo is wholly managed by the non-profit Sacramento Zoological Society.  This Sacramento treasure inspires conservation awareness through education and recreation. For information, call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Blog Post information and picture courtesy of  the Sacramento Zoo.


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