Zoo Closed Thursday December 25.

Winter Break Ride Hours: December 22 through January 2: Mondays through Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weather Permitting. No Rides December 24.

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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.
  • Closed December 25th, 2025

Ride hours

  • Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Main entry improvements

The zoo ticket booth and main entry area will be under construction beginning December 1, 2025.

An alternate zoo entry will be available nearby. Please look for directional signage.

We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online during this time.

Read more about this project here.

January 2026 membership exchangeIt's back: January membership exchange

Beginning January 2, 2026, members of Santa Ana Zoo, Bowers Museum, and Discovery Cube of Orange County may receive complimentary admission at each partner organization.

  • Proof of current membership and ID required.
  • Effective January 2 to January 31, 2026.
  • Reciprocal membership does not include discounts on special exhibits, rides, food, or gift shop purchases.

 

Events

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Santa Ana Residents Day

The third Sunday of every month is free for residents of Santa Ana. Current photo ID required per each adult resident.

About

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

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

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About the Santa Ana Zoo

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