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Known as one of the world’s most beautiful zoos, the Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres of lush botanic gardens overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Andree Clark Bird Refuge, and Santa Ynez Mountains.
Santa Barbara Zoo. Explore the wonders of the natural world at the Santa Barbara Zoo, where the beauty of the wildlife is matched only by the lush grounds and sweeping views. Located just two miles from State Street, this 30-acre park is home to more than 146 species, including mammals, reptiles, birds and insects, exhibited in open ...
The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 146 species of mammals, reptiles, birds, and insects. More than 400 animals live in open, naturalistic habitats. If you can’t visit us in person, you can learn more about some of the animals at the Zoo here, or check out our live webcams.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres (12 ha) near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and was known for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck.
General Admission Ticket. The Santa Barbara Zoo is open daily 9:30 AM – 5 PM, and 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. The Zoo closes early for some special events. Please note: some animals (such as the lions, gorillas, and otters) have early bedtimes and will not be out after 4:30 PM.
Your Zoo membership supports the Zoo’s animals and wildlife conservation projects on California’s Central Coast and around the globe. Free General Admission During regular hours for a full year
See the map of the Santa Barbara Zoo here and plan your zoo day. Download it to your phone before your next visit.
