Through fun, adventure, and learning, the Santa Ana Zoo empowers its community to save wildlife and wild spaces. Part of the City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services team, and supported by nonprofit Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, the Santa Ana Zoo has been a community touchstone since opening in 1952.
The annual Zoofari Gala - hosted by the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo - is an incredible evening of joy, awareness, and giving. Thank you to everyone who made the August 16, 2025 Zoofari a success. For more information about the event, click here Event host Henry DiCarlo Henry DiCarlo is an Emmy Award...
Volunteers are welcome as individuals, in groups, and for special events. Individual volunteers Long-term and short-term positions available Students welcome Work side by side with Education and Animal Care staff Serve as Zoo Ambassadors, Monitors for farm and aviaries, and Zoo greeters Group volunteers Special events: service groups can help make our special events extra...
Enjoy a slice of nature in the middle of Santa Ana. The Santiago Creek ECO Center is proudly presented by the Santa Ana Zoo. Built in 2008, and currently under renovation, the ECO Center serves to connect our community to nature through guided and passive programs. Location 600 East Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA...
Research and projects Interview zoo experts to help you with your research! Interviews need to be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. We do not accept walk-in interview requests. To schedule an interview: Send an email to LBergh@santa-ana.org Include: Your name Your school Title of the class Your teacher's name Date the project was...
Reserve your space for a birthday party or special event at the Zoo! We offer a variety of venues: one area for up to 25 guests, two areas for 25-50 guests, and a large area that can accommodate up to 500 guests. Need to know All event rates include: A minimum of 2 hours in...
Before you visit, make sure to review our rules which keep animals and visitors safe. Prohibited in the zoo feeding, chasing, yelling at, or teasing any animals smoking (including all electronic devices) throwing items like toys, footballs, baseballs leaving children unaccompanied by an adult playing loud music pets (including companion, comfort, and emotional support animals)...
The Santa Ana Zoo is also a botanical garden. From the tropics to the desert, our gardens at the zoo are as diverse as the animals. As you wander, take time to smell the rosemary or the lemon-scented gum tree, see rubber plants and banana trees from the jungles of South America, and admire the...
Bean Sprouts café A hip & healthy café, Bean Sprouts sparks children’s appetites with yummy, good-for-you food, and delights grown-ups with a happier mealtime. July hours Monday through Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 10 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7/2, 7/16, and 7/30: 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location Bean Sprouts is located just...
You'll find fun for everyone at the Santa Ana Zoo. Rides Ride tickets cost $1.50 each. They are sold in the farm at the train depot or railway crossing cart. Members can purchase ticket books at a discount. Become a member Blue book: $25 for 20 tickets (save $5) Yellow book: $50 for 40 tickets...
To ensure their wellbeing, all animals have choice within their habitat spaces, and may not be visible to the public at all times. Animals at the Zoo Animal names marked with * participate in education programs and may not be visible to the public outside of those programs. Mammals binturong dromedary camels Dexter cow Guinea...