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Family time is a zoo at the Sacramento Zoo, when you get up close to the wildly inspiring Giraffe Habitat, Tiger Cubs and White-faced Owls. The 14-acre landmark is home to 400 animals and 140 native, rare and endangered species. Catch special events like the Ice Cream Safari and Zoo Parent Picnic. It's a great attraction for family fun.

Enjoy the sweeping sounds of classic composers from Beethoven to Tchaikovsky performed by the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra. The 83 professional musicians consistently dazzle audiences and perform regularly with the Sacramento Opera, the Sacramento Ballet and other live art groups in Sacramento and across the region. It's the ultimate entertainment for classical music lovers.

Tree huggers unite at the Sacramento Capitol Park. Thousands of species of trees occupy the park, some of them as old as Thomas Jefferson. The capital state park is home to majestic red oak trees, hundreds of unusual plants, and well manicured gardens that wind through the popular pathways used by local walkers and joggers. This park is California's rendition of an outdoor paradise.