Animal Facts

The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 160 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. More than 400 animals are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats. If you can't visit us in person, you can find out more about some of our animals here. 

Asian Elephant

Masai Giraffe

Western Lowland Gorilla

African Lion

Humboldt Penguin

Chilean Flamingo

Asian Small-Clawed Otter

Snow Leopard

California Condor

American Alligator