Looking for a fun way to spend a summer day? Beginning May 1, the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary transitions to summer hours, Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last admission at 2:30 p.m.).

The zoo sanctuary provides a safe haven for dozens of rescued wild and domestic animals, including bears, wolf-hybrids, monkeys, birds, raptors, cougars, reptiles, and many more.

Take a stroll on scenic pathways that wind through the zoo sanctuary’s wooded landscape while you learn the history and story of each special animal. While you visit, take a ride on the Folsom Valley Railway through Folsom City Lions Park.

Tickets are available online in advance or at the gate. Admission is $10 per person for ages 2 and older. Children under 2 are free. Plan your visit at www.folsom.ca.us/zoo.