Flight! butterfly habitat will be closed during local heat advisories.

Holiday weekend ride hours: Friday Aug. 29th: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday Aug. 30th through Monday Sept. 1st: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Events

Extended hours August

Aug 30 2025

Join us for fun after 5 p.m. for extended general admission weekend hours in August. General admission tickets may be purchased in person at zoo ticket booth or online. Last admission at 6 p.m. Exists close at 7 p.m.

Extended hours August

Aug 31 2025

Join us for fun after 5 p.m. for extended general admission weekend hours in August. General admission tickets may be purchased in person at zoo ticket booth or online. Last admission at 6 p.m. Exists close at 7 p.m.

Fascination of Orchids Show

Sep 26 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. In addition, you can learn orchids tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 18 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.   Purchase tickets HERE.

Chemistry Day

Oct 19 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Explore educational booths featuring information on chemistry, scattered throughout the Zoo. Discover fascinating facts and learn more about the science of chemistry! General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 19 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.   Purchase tickets HERE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 25 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.   Purchase tickets HERE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 26 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.   Purchase tickets HERE.

FOSAZ Board of Directors Annual Meeting

Nov 6 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Crean Family Farm Barn Classroom at the Zoo (4 p.m. Zoo Tour).

Snow Day with the Critters

Dec 21 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

All-Zoo celebration with animal education activities & scavenger hunt. See the animals get "snow enrichment treats!" General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE.

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