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A: If you are actively working on a story, the Zoo will waive your admission fee. Contact our Director of Public Relations, Julia McHugh, via email or phone: (805) 569-3303. Alternatively, contact our Director of Marketing. Dean Noble via email or phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 116. Q: I need to interview someone for a story. Who do I call? A: Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations: (805) 569-3303 or email your request. Q: I’m working on a print/video story. Do you have any photographs or video I can use? A: We have a variety of visuals for use by press. Please email Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations or email Dean Noble, Director of Marketing. Q: I’d like to shoot a commercial video/television project at the Zoo. Is there a fee? A: We do allow commercial shooting at the Zoo, and we do charge a fee. Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. See our location Filming Guidelines policy. For more information, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us. Q: I am a student working on a school project. Can I get a tour of the zoo or talk to a keeper? A: We appreciate your interest in the Zoo! Due to the high number of requests, we can only make tours and staff available for professional press. But please feel free to make use of the information on this website for your project. Q: I am a photography student and want to come take photos of animals. Can I do that? A: Only photographers on professional assignment are allowed free admission, but students may take photos of the animals for project use only; for resale or professional uses, please see our Filming Guidelines. Students must pay admission, unless you are a student at the Brooks Institute, your instructor may have day passes available; please contact them directly to inquire. |
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| 5/12 | NEW DINOSAUR SHOW DEBUTS AT THE ZOO | News | 114k |
| 4/29 | SECOND GIRAFFE CALF BORN AT SB ZOO | News | 56k |
| 4/19 | MASAI GIRAFFE CALF BORN AT SB ZOO | News | 95k |
| 1/21 | JOB FAIR & VOLUNTEER OPPS | News | 130k |
Staff Bios
Rich Block, Chief Executive Officer
Nancy McToldridge, Zoo Director
Sheri Horiszny, Director of Animal Programs
Estelle Sandhaus, Director of Conservation and Research
Michele Green, Curator, Mammals
James Traverse, Curator, Herpetology/Birds
ZOO MEDIA CONTACTS
Dean Noble, Director of Marketing
Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations
Press Kits
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Press Photos
All the sample images below are available as digital files for use with articles about the Santa Barbara Zoo. Digital files can be provided as jpegs suitable for web use (72 dpi), or for newspaper or magazine/book use (300 dpi); either via email or on a photo CD.
To request images: Email
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, Public Relations Director.
Please include: the name of your publication, the ID numbers for the images you would like to receive, the format (size/resolution of file you need), and delivery option (email or photo CD). We will determine if your request meets our guidelines and respond to your email promptly.
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Location Filming/Photography
The Santa Barbara Zoo offers the opportunity to use the Zoo facilities and images of its animals for advertising, film and video productions, artistic renderings, books, consumer products and stock photography. As a nonprofit corporation, the Santa Barbara Zoo relies on monies for efforts such as these to continue its mission of wildlife conservation and education as well as for animal enrichment and exhibit improvements.
With its wide range of rare and endangered animals and beautiful gardens, the Santa Barbara Zoo provides an ideal backdrop for video productions, still photography and artistic renderings.
We consider each location request on an individual basis, and fees are charged for location shooting. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a quote.
Policy Overview
Location Fees
Location fees are set depending upon a variety of factors, such as the nature and purpose of the project, its intended market, its potential promotional value to the Zoo, the potential disruption to the Zoo, the extent to which the Zoo is required to support the project, and the extent to which the rights to the final product are shared with the Zoo.
Advance Notice
At least two weeks' notice is required whenever possible.
Script Review
We reserve the right to review the script for all scenes featuring the Zoo in order to ensure consistency with our mission and image.
Use of Film and Photographs
The production company may use film and photographs shot at the Zoo only for the specific purpose stated in the Location Agreement. Under no circumstances may the production company use film and photographs shot at the Santa Barbara Zoo in a manner inconsistent with the Zoo's mission and image or in a defamatory, untrue or censorable nature, and the company shall cease any such use upon demand by the Zoo.
Contact Us
General media inquiries
Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations
Phone: (805) 569-3303
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Location Filming/Photography
Dean Noble, Director of Marketing
Phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 116
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