California Zoos Are Closed But You Can Still Watch Animals Practice Social Distancing

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how zookeepers around California are taking care of animals after being closed to the public with these daily videos and live stream updates.

Oakland Zoo

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Without guests, our Zoo restaurants and cafes had to close, but we were able to salvage the food in storage for our animals 😊 Here's Twiga (left) and Balthazar (right) enjoying some of the leafy lettuce that was repurposed from "salads for people" into "animal snacks" 🦒🥬

A post shared by Oakland Zoo (@oaklandzoo) on Mar 18, 2020 at 1:18pm PDT

Santa Barbara Zoo

And what’s your favorite flower? 😂🌼🌾 pic.twitter.com/SpVX1t5X42

— Santa Barbara Zoo (@SantaBarbaraZoo) March 18, 2020

San Diego Zoo

If you're working from home like us, we want to see your animal co-workers. Reply to this tweet with your 4-legged colleagues. pic.twitter.com/FD5whhdbAU

— San Diego Zoo Safari Park (@sdzsafaripark) March 18, 2020

Chillin' LIVE with some four-legged friends https://t.co/Nm40TUhoQO

— San Diego Zoo Safari Park (@sdzsafaripark) March 17, 2020

San Francisco Zoo

When you get that first hit of Vitamin D for the day #BringingSFZooToYou 🌞 pic.twitter.com/dZxWsbQkPr

— San Francisco Zoo (@sfzoo) March 19, 2020

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Baby Angela is really getting the hang of riding on mom N'djia's head and shoulders! View the full video at https://t.co/Hls614tsVz #LAZooGorillaBaby #BringingTheZooToYou #ClosedButStillCaring pic.twitter.com/wjEG9o72Ya

— Los Angeles Zoo (@LAZoo) March 18, 2020

Project Survival Cat Haven

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Stop licking things! Wash your hands!! And practice social distancing, at the Cat Haven. We are open, as we are an open air, tour only facility. groups are small, and we even offer private tours with advanced notice.

A post shared by Project Survival (@pscathaven) on Mar 16, 2020 at 10:32am PDT

Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary

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Coronavirus Precautions and Preventative Measures Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary's top priority is the health and safety of our guests, staff, volunteers and animals. We are closely monitoring our nation’s developments related to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and following guidance from local and state health officials and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary is working hard to stay open so our guests can enjoy a chance to get outside and enjoy our animals. While visiting the Zoo, all guests are encouraged to follow everyday preventive actions outlined by the CDC. There is hand-sanitizer located at the front of the zoo. Large gatherings and events are being postponed or canceled. Celebration Saturday for March, docent lead tours and storytime have been canceled until March 31st 2020. The Zoo will remain open during normal zoo hours.

A post shared by Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary (@folsomcityzoosanctuary) on Mar 13, 2020 at 5:11pm PDT

B Bryan Preserve in Point Arena

“We will be limiting the number of guests per Land Rover, temporarily stopping the Giraffe Kissing and requiring the application of our on-sight hand sanitizer before guests are able to feed the giraffe. “

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Cheryl Ann and Gail. Sometimes friends, sometimes a friendly spat, especially at dinner time. #grevyszebra #bbryanpreserve #bff #spat

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose

Happy 14th birthday to this handsome jaguar. This laid back guy came to us in 2018 out of need for a new home through the AZA jaguar SSP program. His care team absolutely adores him, and work very hard to keep him physically and mentally active. ❤ 📸 Zookeeper AJ. pic.twitter.com/mwWMC90h3S

— HappyHollowPark&Zoo (@HHPZoo) March 18, 2020

If it fits, I sits. 🐐 – In case you needed a smile this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/5lELjNfRVQ

— HappyHollowPark&Zoo (@HHPZoo) March 15, 2020

The Living Desert Zoo

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African wild dog pups had their exam today! 🙌 Check out stories to see if you can pass today’s Zoo School pop quiz! #WildDogWednesday #ZooSchool #TheLivingDesert

A post shared by The Living Desert (@thelivingdesert) on Mar 18, 2020 at 12:10pm PDT

Guides, Lifestyle, News   |   By SF Station Staff   |   March 19, 2020, 11:52 am