Events - Santa Ana Zoo

Zoo Birthday Party

Mar 15 2026

11:00am - 2:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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

City Nature Challenge 2026

Apr 24 2026

All day - 11:59pm

Join the Santa Ana Zoo and the Santiago Creek ECO Center for the 2026 City Nature Challenge! We need your help to document the amazing biodiversity in Orange County from April 25-28, then identify those observations from April 29-May 4. What is the City Nature Challenge? Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and...

Brew at the Zoo

May 16 2026

5:00pm - 8:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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Specialty beer tasting event throughout the Zoo after hours. FOSAZ Member Discount.

Party for the Planet / Endangered Species Day

May 17 2026

11:00am - 2:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities. General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE; City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE.

Zoofari 2026

Aug 15 2026

5:30pm - 11:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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Black tie gala, silent/live auction, dinner/dance raising funds to help the Zoo. Request an invitation (714) 953-8555 x10.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 25 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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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.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 26 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 27 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm Santa Ana Zoo

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

Oct 17 2026

5:30pm - 7:30pm Santa Ana Zoo

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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 18 2026

All day - 11:59pm Santa Ana Zoo

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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.