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
Please note that Flight: A Live Butterfly Experience will be closed all day on Monday, September 9th and Friday, September 13th.
Before 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.
Events
Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids. Learn orchid tips and techniques from local growers.
Enjoy this fun-filled Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, nocturnal animal presentations, a scavenger hunt, and more.
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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