Ride Summer Hours through August 20th: Thursday & Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Carrousel closed for routine maintenance August 11th - 21st.

Zoo closes at 2 p.m. (grounds open until 3 p.m.) on Saturday August 16.

Events

Extended hours August

Aug 9 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 10 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 16 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.

Zoofari 2025

Aug 16 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Tickets to this exclusive black-tie, fundraising gala, featuring a silent/live auction, dinner and dance under the stars are $450 each. Private VIP tables for 10 are available for a special rate of $4,200 each. Space is limited. Guests must purchase tickets and tables in advance of the event. Click here to Purchase Tickets or call...

Extended hours August

Aug 17 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 23 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 24 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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