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Category: Animals

Santa Ana Zoo’s “Journey to Emerald City” Zoofari Gala Raises Nearly $300,000 – A Record-Breaking Night of Community and Conservation

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

Santa Ana Zoo’s 2024 Zoofari Gala breaks records with over $120K raised

  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 Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) proudly celebrated its 32nd annual Zoofari Gala, “Port of Call,” on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This year’s event transported guests to a luxurious … Continued

Come explore the new Goat Interaction Yard

The goats have moved into their renovated yard! Come visit our “kids” in their newly renovated interaction yard. Guests can meet the goats and watch them explore the new space, including the elevated goat trail! Interacting with farm animals is a long tradition in the farm area of the Santa Ana Zoo. Over the years … Continued

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