Search Results - Santa Ana Zoo

Boo at the Zoo "OC's Premier Halloween Event for Kids!"

October 25, 2026

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!"

October 24, 2026

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!"

October 18, 2026

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.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

September 27, 2026

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

September 26, 2026

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.

FOSAZ Board of Directors Annual Meeting

November 5, 2026

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

Snow Day with the Critters 2025

December 21, 2025

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.

Boo at the Zoo "OC's Premier Halloween Event for Kids!"

October 17, 2026

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

October 18, 2026

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.

Zoofari 2026

August 15, 2026

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

Party for the Planet / Endangered Species Day

May 17, 2026

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.

Brew at the Zoo

May 16, 2026

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

Zoo Birthday Party

March 15, 2026

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.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

September 25, 2026

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.

Storytime Programs

Join us at the zoo for a story time program! Storytime programs are open to all zoo guests and included with admission. Enjoy a story and meet a new animal friend! Super Sunday Storytime Sundays at 11:30am Conservation Education Theater Leer Lunes (en Español) Mondays at 11:30am Children's Zoo Stage Wild Wednesday Storytime Wednesdays at...

It’s Boo time at the Santa Ana Zoo! Join us for OC’s premier Halloween event for kids

Get your reservations, grab your costumes, and join us for our annual “merry not scary” Boo at the Zoo, OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo present the 35th Annual Boo at the Zoo, located at the Santa Ana Zoo. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30...

Zoo Explorer

The Santa Ana Zoo is a wonderful place for an educational field trip. About In this two-part guided program, the adventure begins with a live animal spotlight presentation, followed by a self-guided exploration of the zoo. At select education stations, students interact with education staff and volunteers to learn more about the animals and habitats...

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...

Zoo construction updates – August 7, 2025

The zoo is always working toward improvements for animals, visitors, and sustainability. River’s Edge View Deck & Primate Habitats The underwater viewing deck near the spider monkey habitat is nearing completion and interpretive graphics are being finalized. On the left side of the project site, construction is underway for two additional primate habitats, including associated...

“Journey to Emerald City” Zoofari 2025 Gala tickets now on sale; sponsorships available

33rd Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 16th at the Santa Ana Zoo The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce its 33rd annual gala fundraising event, “Journey to Emerald City” Zoofari 2025, taking place Saturday, August 16, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm at the Santa Ana Zoo in...