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.
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.
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.
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.
Draw, paint, and learn! All ages and experience levels welcome! Join us on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Upcoming dates Saturday, September 13th Saturday, September 27th Saturday, October 11th Saturday, October 25th Saturday, November 8th Time 10:00am to 11:00am
Join us on Sunday, December 15 at Santa Ana Zoo to meet the characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3. They will be taking photos with guests from 11AM - 2PM and giving out complimentary coloring sheets to everyone, while supplies last. Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday...
Find out what's happening this month at the Zoo. Meet Santa Claus Donate ten dollars toward the zoo's animal conservation fund and take your picture with the Main Place Mall Santa Claus. First come, first served, during event only. General admission to zoo not included with donation. When Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. to...
Find out what's happening this month at the Zoo. Blanket donation drive Donate a new small blanket today and help make our community a warmer place. Our City Net partners will distribute your donations to persons experiencing homelessness. Receive one free child admission per donation. When November 17th through November 30th 10 a.m. to 4...
Join us as we explore, sketch, and write about the natural world! All ages are welcome. The program is free to the public; no registration is necessary. Upcoming dates Second and fourth Sunday of each month Time 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Frequently asked questions What is nature journaling? Nature journaling is a way to...
Join us in the sunshine for a story. Afterwards we'll enjoy exciting activities like crafts, mini-hikes, and more! The program is free to the public, no registration necessary. Upcoming dates First and third Monday of each month. Time 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Flight – A live butterfly experience is open for the season. Come to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park Visit and visit Flight – a live butterfly experience! The over-2,000-square-foot habitat is lushly planted with pollinator-attracting flowers and filled with hundreds of tropical butterflies representing dozens of species from Central, South, and North America....
FOSAZ Contact Information 1801 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 Federal Tax ID: 51-016-0007 Friends of Santa Ana Zoo: (714) 953-8555 Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Fax: (714) 550-0346 Treetop Toys Gift Shop: (714) 542-9650 FOSAZ Staff Cat Decker, Executive Director, developed her skills from previous positions at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld and...
Join zoo staff as we pop up at parks throughout Santa Ana. Explore nature with fun activities and maybe even meet an animal friend. All programs are FREE. Walk-ups are welcome throughout program time. When and where Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9/27 and 10/4: French Park 10/11 and 10/18: Adams Park 10/25...
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 34th Annual Boo at the Zoo. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, Sunday...
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...
Treetops Toys Gift Shop Stop in for friendly service whether you're purchasing a gift, renewing your membership, donating to the zoo, or requesting an application for work with Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. Hours Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Location Treetops Toys is...
Pathway improvements Pathways near zoo entry are under construction to replace dirt with concrete and improve accessibility. While alternate pathways are in use, your trip through the zoo may take a little longer, and there may be more dirt and noise than usual due to the use of heavy equipment. We anticipate pathway construction will...
