Sheridan is a census-designated place in Placer County, California. It is located at the western edge of the county, along State Route 65. Sheridan is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of Lincoln. It sits at the elevation of 32 m. The population was 1,238 at the 2010 census. Living in Sheridan offers residents a suburban rural mix feel.
Funny Farm Petting Zoo is located in Sheridan, California featuring a variety of miniature and small breed farm animals including bunnies, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, sheep, goats, miniature chipmunk pigs, alpaca, miniature cows and chickens.