Wild Things Wildlife Programs

02/25/2026

Our reindeer are excellent for pulling Santa’s sleigh one day a year, but the other 364 days they rely on something less magical: our truck and trailer. Unfortunately, our truck has a failed engine and won’t be back on the road until we can replace it.

We’re working to raise $18,000 for a new engine so our reindeer can safely travel year round to schools, community events, and holiday celebrations. If you’d like to help us keep the reindeer on the road when they’re taking a well-earned break from flying, your support would mean the world to them (and to us).

From Sleigh Power to Horsepower! 🦌🛻

https://wildthingsoutreach.org/donation/

10/21/2025

It was International Sloth day yesterday, but we were -slow- to the news 😉 🦥

If you’re new here, this is Shaggy! He is a two-toed sloth. He loves to cuddle up in a his favorite bucket with a towel or blanket, climb on his branches, and forage through dirt on the floor! Sloths like Shaggy live in Central and South America up high in the forest trees. 🌳

09/18/2025

Happy National Fox Day! 🦊

These are our two resident grey foxes, Salty and Pepper. Grey foxes are native throughout North and Central America, and thrive in both remote and urban areas. They are very agile, making them unique in their ability to climb trees! 🌲🦊

07/26/2025

Happy National Zookeeper Week!

As the week comes to a close, we want to recognize the incredible team who care for our animals every single day: Krista, Jojo, Christian, Elsa, and Abby go above and beyond as keepers, handlers, trainers, and educators, and they do it all with compassion and dedication.
We’re also grateful for the support of our director Gabe and curator Becki, who do all of that as well as help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Thank you, team, for giving your heart and soul to the animals. We couldn’t do it without you!

06/21/2025

Hi Tater Tot! 🥔 This is Tater, our 2-year-old capybara! Capybaras are the largest rodents on the planet. Weighing in at 70 pounds, this potato is not done growing yet, she’ll get to be upwards of 100 pounds! Some of her favorite things include going for swims in her pond, participating in training sessions, and meeting new people!

06/19/2025

Ruka’s soaking up the sun this morning! ☀️
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This African Serval’s favorite activities include hanging out in cardboard boxes, playing with his jolly ball, and lying in the sun!

05/31/2025

Happy World Parrot Day! 🦜 Meet our three rescued residents: Kiwi, the Military Macaw 🥝 Sammie, the Umbrella Cockatoo ☂️ and Mackenzie, the Scarlett Macaw 🌈 These birds each have their own unique personality, and never fail to make us smile!

10/23/2024

What a beautiful story about living in harmony with wildlife. Something we talk about in our wildlife programs daily!

by Stephanie Becker

In the peaceful town of Mystic, pets begin to disappear mysteriously, leading the townspeople to suspect Harmony, a local coyote with a secret talent for playing the trumpet. As Harmony’s music, once a source of joy, becomes a point of contention, he sets out to clear his name and prove his innoc....

09/28/2024

Thank you to the docents of the Folsom City Zoo for coming to visit earlier this month! We had a fun time meeting, reuniting, and sharing our rescued wildlife with all of you! We loved getting a chance to show you all a glimpse into our programs 🐊🦘

07/22/2024

Visit us at the California State Fair at Cal Expo in Sacramento this week (through 7/28)! Building 3 is entirely dedicated to our animals! Come see our exhibits: reindeer, otters, raccoons, kangaroos, capybara, alligator, bald eagle, kookaburras, reptiles, and more! And shows at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm!

Intended to educate the public, the exhibit is sponsored by the Conservation Ambassadors, a rescue organization with sanctuaries in Placer County and Central California.

04/28/2024

Thank you Acme Glass LLC for your generous donation of glass windows for our future rainforest animal building! All the sunlight coming through will be amazing!

Check them out for all of your glass needs in Nevada!