Sand Cat

Sand Cat

The sand cat is not a good climber or jumper, but it is an excellent digger. It uses this digging ability to dig burrows in the sand to escape the heat of the day.

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What's New

10:30 a.m.

Bird greeter in the lobby

10:30 a.m.

Meet the keeper - indoor birds

11:15 a.m.

Elephant Encounter

11:30 a.m.

Penguin feeding demonstration

12:00 p.m.

Meet the outreach animals (lobby)

1:30 p.m.

Elephant Encounter

2:00 p.m.

Meet the keeper - wildlife trails

2:30 p.m.

Meet the keeper - outdoor birds

3:00 p.m.

Meet the keeper - domestic animal barn

Asian Elephant Preserve

Opened in June, Asian Elephant Preserve is home to the zoo's herd of seven elephants, including little Chuck, who was born in July 2008.

New Animals

Be sure to check out the "new arrivals" page for information about new animals living at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.