Main entry improvements The zoo ticket booth and main entry area will be under construction beginning December 1, 2025. While wooden beams are removed and the ticket booth roof is repaired, an alternate zoo entry will be available near the main entry. Please look for directional signage. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online during … Continued
Get your reservations, grab your costumes, and join us for our annual “merry not scary” Boo at the Zoo, OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo present the 35th Annual Boo at the Zoo, located at the Santa Ana Zoo. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30 … Continued
The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) consistently generates over half a million dollars in net revenue annually to support the Santa Ana Zoo. The Santa Ana Zoo’s 33rd annual Zoofari Gala was one for the record books. Held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, and themed “Journey to Emerald City,” the sold-out black-tie fundraiser welcomed 355 guests and raised … Continued
The zoo is always working toward improvements for animals, visitors, and sustainability. River’s Edge View Deck & Primate Habitats The underwater viewing deck near the spider monkey habitat is nearing completion and interpretive graphics are being finalized. On the left side of the project site, construction is underway for two additional primate habitats, including associated … Continued
33rd Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 16th at the Santa Ana Zoo The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce its 33rd annual gala fundraising event, “Journey to Emerald City” Zoofari 2025, taking place Saturday, August 16, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm at the Santa Ana Zoo in … Continued
Dirt pathway renovations Pathways at the front of the zoo will be under construction through September. To improve accessibility, the pathways connecting zoo entry to the playground area, children’s zoo, and zoo primate area are under construction to replace dirt with concrete. The improvements will also include more lighting and decorative elements. No animal habitats … Continued
Try a stout staring at a spider monkey or an ale while in awe of an anteater Saturday, May 10th, 5-8 PM Get ready to cheers to conservation! The Santa Ana Zoo is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated 3rd Annual “Brew at the Zoo” event, returning on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to … Continued
Join us on Sunday, December 15 at Santa Ana Zoo to meet the characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3. They will be taking photos with guests from 11AM – 2PM and giving out complimentary coloring sheets to everyone, while supplies last. Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday … Continued
Find out what’s happening this month at the Zoo. Meet Santa Claus Donate ten dollars toward the zoo’s animal conservation fund and take your picture with the Main Place Mall Santa Claus. First come, first served, during event only. General admission to zoo not included with donation. When Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. to … Continued
Find out what’s happening this month at the Zoo. Blanket donation drive Donate a new small blanket today and help make our community a warmer place. Our City Net partners will distribute your donations to persons experiencing homelessness. Receive one free child admission per donation. When November 17th through November 30th 10 a.m. to 4 … Continued
