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Sierra Safari Zoo

About

Nevada's largest zoo and Reno's only zoo. Come experience 150 animals of 50 different species in a close encounter you won't forget. Visit us 7 days a week, April 1st through October 31st.

Story

The Sierra Safari Zoo was started by 3 men, Dale McDaniel, Jimmie Martin, and Dave Dawson. They had a collection of exotic animals as a hobby which started with ostriches. They acquired the property in January 1987 and the zoo opened in August 1987. The first real exotic animal was an African Lion, named Claude. Which was followed three months later by a male liger, Hobbs, one of the zoo's most prized ambassadors. The zoo is completely staffed by volunteers and today there are approximately 50 who perform the day to day care and feeding of the 150 or so residents at Sierra Safari Zoo. The zoo's volunteers are people who have a great passion for animals and the zoo provides an opportunity to work with many amazing creatures.

Mission

To foster compassion for and knowledge about animals and our environment by bringing people and animals together. We do this with a commitment for the responsible care of our animal ambassadors and to encourage the thoughtful stewardship of all animals on Earth.

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Address: 10200 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89506, USA
Phone: (775) 677-1101
gro.oozirafasarreis@tcatnoc
State: Nevada
City: Reno
Zip Code: 89506


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Reviews
It was nice. Other than we didn't get to see a sloth..but it was clean and didn't smell like dung. It would be nice to see the caged animals a little more happier. Like maybe more room or a friend for them to play with.
7 years ago (02-03-2018)
A great place to bring the family! You can se over 40 different species of animals, including tigers, baboons, camels and hyenas. You can feed and interact with deer and goats in the petting zoo. In addition the zoo has one of the largest solar power systems in the area that can be closely examined. Lastly, there is a well-stocked gift shop that includes additional animals to see. There is parking for large vehicles available.
8 years ago (19-12-2017)
fun place. very small. great for children. got to feed the deer by hand. not a lot of animals but does hav a variety not expected.
7 years ago (26-02-2018)
Most cages were empty. The reptiles were too steamed up and not well kept, there were large spider webs blocking most view inside of the glass. There was mostly normal animals such as goats, deer, and mini horses. There were some zebra and white tigers but other than that it was quite lacking. Mostly peacocks roaming around in abundance. I left feeling quite... Sad and empty instead of happy and refreshed at cute and wild sights. It was funny to see the zebra begging for a rump scratch from a handler though! And when one of the monkeys scratched himself then sniffed it only to pull his little hand away quickly from his face in shock at he smell. Maybe we came at a off time... I hope to revisit sometime.
8 years ago (08-10-2017)
There closed for the winter but when open you can feed certain animals it's fun to go there but not the same since the liger died
7 years ago (25-02-2018)
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