FEBRUARY
  • 13: Membership Appreciation Day: 11am - 2pm | Members get FREE train rides, crafts and extra discounts.
  • 20-21: University of California Master Gardeners: 11am - 3pm | Fun activities and helpful information for the gardening enthusiast. | FREE with price of admission.
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New Arrivals - Rhea Babies

The “baby” rheas have grown quite large and have moved now to the South American yard, off-exhibit, preparing for their new home, Tierra de las Pampas, which will open on April 17, 2010.

Also, new silver langurs have arrived, but are currently in quarantine before moving to their new home along “Monkey Row.”

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  • What is Tierra de las Pampas?
    A new exhibit that celebrates and preserves one of the most highly endangered habitats in the world.
  • What kind of animals can I find?
    Tierra de las Pampas will be home to the beautiful Greater Rheas, the playful Guanacos and the magnificent Giant Anteaters, not to mention the fabulous plant life of the region.

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New Volunteer Train Driver Sign Unveiled

Newly installed, the Volunteer Train Driver sign honors volunteer train drivers and celebrates all the hard work and dedication that they have given to the Santa Ana Zoo over the years.

The Volunteer Train Sign can be seen daily at the Santa Ana Zoo’s “Zoofari Express” train depot.

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Marytza's Monkey Memos


Growing up in Santa Ana, I was lucky enough to see tropical parrots just by sitting in my backyard. Despite their brilliant plumage, I was always a bit more fascinated with the regular rock pigeons, the “rats with wings” as they are so affectionately called.

Maybe it has something to do with their iridescent necks, or maybe because they are friendly and unafraid to approach you - even if they are just trying to take a bit of your lunch...

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Changes on Monkey Row

You may have noticed some construction happening along “Monkey Row.” New changes are underway which will add a new path behind the Jack Lynch Aviary onto "Monkey Row" with added room for a new monkey enclosure.

More than ever, our 50+ monkeys will be on display!

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