Sacramento Zoo at Elk Grove

A New Era for the Sacramento Zoo

Set on a sweeping 60-acre site in Elk Grove, this visionary new campus reimagines the future of the Sacramento Zoo. The design features a welcoming entry pavilion, guest services hub, and retail space, complemented by a full-service restaurant with panoramic views of the savanna habitat. Behind the scenes, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and commissary support exceptional standards of animal care. With immersive environments and innovative habitats throughout, the project is a bold expression of the zoo’s mission: to inspire, engage, and prioritize the well-being of both animals and visitors. This exciting collaboration led by sh|r Studios is slated to open to the public in 2030.

Project Details

Elk Grove, CA

Location

60-acre

Size

$180M budget

Construction Budget

In Progress

Status
Team

sh|r Studios

Landscape Architecture + Exhibit Design

MLA Egineering LLC

Structural Exhibit

Mar Structural Design

Structural Architectural

EXP

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

TJP

LSS Engineering

Kimley Horn

Civil

Biohabitats

Wetland Engineering

RGLA

Retail Design
Project Details

Elk Grove, CA

Location

60-acre

Size

$180M budget

Construction Budget

In Progress

Status
Team

sh|r Studios

Landscape Architecture + Exhibit Design

MLA Egineering LLC

Structural Exhibit

Mar Structural Design

Structural Architectural

EXP

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing

TJP

LSS Engineering

Kimley Horn

Civil

Biohabitats

Wetland Engineering

RGLA

Retail Design

Set on a sweeping 60-acre site in Elk Grove, this visionary new campus reimagines the future of the Sacramento Zoo. The design features a welcoming entry pavilion, guest services hub, and retail space, complemented by a full-service restaurant with panoramic views of the savanna habitat. Behind the scenes, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital and commissary support exceptional standards of animal care. With immersive environments and innovative habitats throughout, the project is a bold expression of the zoo’s mission: to inspire, engage, and prioritize the well-being of both animals and visitors. This exciting collaboration led by sh|r Studios is slated to open to the public in 2030.

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