Zoo rides are open Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Santa Ana Zoo

Save wildlife and wild spaces with us through fun, adventure, and learning.


Open daily

Zoo hours

Every day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ride hours

  • Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Weekends: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Featured

Butterflies will close for the season September 30, 2024

butterflyBefore the season ends, visit the zoo and immerse yourself in the movement, beauty, and color of hundreds of tropical butterflies in the seasonal Flight! aviary. Study the butterfly life cycle at the emergence chamber and learn all about these winged wonders.

Take incredible photos and maybe even make a friend or two if the butterflies land on you. Wear bright colors to attract the butterflies.

Learn about Flight! A Live Butterfly Experience


Events

Enjoy this fun-filled Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, nocturnal animal presentations, a scavenger hunt, and more.

Join zoo staff for free programs as we pop up at parks throughout Santa Ana on select Fridays. Explore nature with fun activities, and maybe even meet an animal friend.


About

Through fun, adventure, and learning, the Santa Ana Zoo empowers its community to save wildlife and wild spaces.

The Santa Ana Zoo is part of the City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services team. Supported by nonprofit Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, the Monkey Zoo has been a community touchstone since opening in 1952.

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