Board Officers President: Amos Bracero, Principal, SVP Property Management, Kidder Mathews Vice president: Nathan Hittle, Government Relations Director, Caribou Industries Treasurer: Edward Carroll, Director Financial Planning & Analysis, Auction.com, LLC Secretary: Kristeen Stolo, Science Teacher, Mater Dei High School Board of Directors Armando Armenta, Financial/Investment Advisor, Edward Jones Roseanne Bye,...
Welcome to our new website! We’ve launched the new website, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with the Santa Ana Zoo community. Give us your feedback As we improve the new website, we want your input. Please share your ideas. Done/doing What’s been done: Training and empowerment on new web tools Organize content...
Santa Ana Resident Day 3rd Sunday of every month. Free admission for Santa Ana residents. Bring current ID for every adult (18 years or older): If your ID has an old address, bring that old ID plus a current utility bill that shows your Santa Ana address. School or business addresses are not valid. Adult...
Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. Learn orchid tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. Dates September 26, 27, 28, 2025 Times 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price Included with purchase of zoo ticket Included with zoo membership
"Merry Not Scary" Halloween family festival includes: trick-or-treating lights & decorations nocturnal animal encounters scavenger hunt rides (ride tickets required) Dates October 18, 19, 25 and 26 PURCHASE TICKETS here Time 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 adults / $30 children (ages 3-12) $20 FOSAZ Member adults / $15 FOSAZ Member children (ages 3-12)...
The Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Habit is well on its way through construction. Here are the latest updates from Ethan Fisher, Zoo Director. May 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQ_YhT35cY
Are you keeping an eye on the River's Edge Construction? While there is not an opening date yet, construction is progressing, and the habitat is going vertical! This week a series of large, steel posts were lifted into place by a giant crane. Some of these posts have big rings on them.... for the future...
Working at the Zoo is a rewarding experience. Join our team and help us save wildlife through fun, adventure, and learning. Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Jobs Our partner group (FOSAZ) often has gift shop, rides, or membership sales jobs available. Click HERE for FOSAZ job information. Volunteer Interested in volunteering, instead? Check out our...
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) is a nonprofit corporation organized to develop financial support, growth, and community awareness for the Santa Ana Zoo. FOSAZ has helped support and improve the Zoo since 1972. To raise funds for improvements and animal care, FOSAZ manages the Zoo's: membership program gift shop event rentals rides grant writing...
*Please note: Zoo Explorer reservation requests will not be accepted until late September 2025. If you would like to book a self-guided visit instead, please see Self-guided visits.* 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...
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Santa Ana Zoo. Volunteer opportunities for groups depend on the size and goals of the group volunteering. We are not able to provide walk-up volunteer opportunities. Special Events Who? Student-led and Community groups with 5-25 individuals. City of Santa Ana One-time Volunteer Waiver required for each...
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Santa Ana Zoo. Volunteer opportunities are available in departments throughout the zoo. Application requirements depend on the number of hours you are interested in providing. We are not able to provide walk-up volunteer opportunities. You need to be at least: 12 years old with an adult,...
Charities and nonprofits can request 1 free guest pass for the Zoo. Guest passes can be used in silent auctions or other events to help you raise money for your organization. These passes are donated by the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. Need to know Free You can only request 1 pass Send your...
