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The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 393 animals representing 109 species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, and invertebrates. Thirty acres of lush botanic gardens feature formal gardens and lawns, native plants and trees, cacti and succulents, ornamentals, exotic species, and less formal plantings arranged throughout the park to ...
The Santa Barbara Zoo is fully accessible to people with disabilities. Wheelchairs and electronic convenience vehicles (ECV) are available for rent at the main gift store. The ECV supply is limited, so call 805-962-5339 before your visit to make a reservation. Parking for the disabled is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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.
The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 146 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. More than 500 animals are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. If you can’t visit us in person, you can find out more about some of our animals here, or check out our live webcams. See a complete list of all the Zoo’s animals.
You can make your reservation with the discount by contacting our membership department at 805-679-8479 or membership@sbzoo.org. If you are an SB Zoo member looking to visit another AZA accredited zoo or aquarium, you'll need to contact that institution for their policy on reciprocal member discounts.
Animal Encounter. Have an up-close experience with slithery, slimy, and crawly reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Also offered as a virtual encounter. Max Guests: 6. Ages: All ages. Cost: $350 (includes Zoo admission) Duration: 30 minutes. Availability: Offered Fridays at 1 PM. Book It.
Facilities 5.0. Atmosphere 4.5. How we rank things to do. Neighboring the Andree Clark Bird Refuge in the east part of downtown, the Santa Barbara Zoo gives visitors a taste of the exotic just a ...
