Limited capacity: reserve tickets for June 23–July 31
Online tickets purchased in advance are required for ALL guests and Santa Barbara Zoo Members (member tickets are free of charge) during this time. To ensure adequate social distancing between guests, attendance is capped each day to limit the total number of guests in the Zoo at one time. No tickets required for children under 2.
If you love the Santa Barbara Zoo, consider becoming a Santa Barbara Zoo Member and enjoy FREE admission for a year, special discounts, and help contribute to wildlife conservation.
Online tickets are required for all guests and members during this time. During the initial reopening phase, the Zoo will operate with limited capacity in order to ensure adequate social distancing between guests.
Pick a day and time to visit, and you will receive an electronic ticket that can be scanned by one of our team members when you arrive.
Limited capacity: reserve tickets for June 23–July 31
Digital Zoo Map
Once inside you will follow a one-way route through the Zoo to see many of your favorite animals, including Asian small-clawed otters, snow leopard, Masai giraffes, African lions, and more!
Hand sanitizer stations are positioned along the path at restrooms and food locations.
Food and beverages are available for purchase at multiple locations along the path. All food and beverage locations accept credit/debit cards only.
Guests will not have access to indoor animal and high-touch areas of the Zoo. The giraffe feeding deck, Wings of Asia, Tropical Aviary, Eeeww!, Rattlesnake Canyon, Discovery Pavilion, barnyard, and Kallman Children’s Play area will remain temporarily closed. All keeper talks and stage shows are also unavailable until further notice.
Following guidelines set by the State and County, we’ve made some changes to your Zoo experience to ensure the health and safety of guests, staff, and animals. Watch the video below to see some of the modifications you can expect during your next visit.
As directed by SB County Health, we need your help to keep guests, employees, and animals safe!
We’re anticipating the average visit to last 90 minutes with the new modified route, but we won’t be monitoring guests’ time in the park.
updated 7/1/20: All guests over the age of 2 are required to wear a mask in all areas of the Zoo. Exceptions include special health needs, religious beliefs, and guests who are dining.
The Zoo Train will be running on a modified basis. Reserved tickets are required and can be purchased here.
We are not currently accepting discounts on admission tickets.
Multiple food and beverage locations will be available along the path with limited food options. All food and beverage locations are credit card only.
Yes. Stroller rentals are $7-9 and wheelchair rentals are $7 (SBZ members get $1 off). Available at the Zoo Gift Shop in the courtyard.
While some exhibits and attractions may be closed, guests will still see many of their favorite animals, including leopards, penguins, and giraffes!
Yes! We are excited to offer three options for Zoo Camp, including Camp in a Box, FamCamp, and traditional Zoo Camp. See our Zoo Camp page for more information and to register.
Member Questions
Yes, all Santa Barbara Zoo Members require a timed ticket and will need to show their photo ID and reservation confirmation. If you have questions, please contact our member services team.
No, guests under 2 years old do not need a reservation.
Oh no! We are so sorry you are having trouble, our reservation system can be tricky to navigate. Please contact member services for support.
Yes. When the Zoo closed March 17, all annual memberships that were current as of that day were extended by two months. When we reopen, we will add additional time as needed to reflect the time the Zoo was closed. Thank you to those who have donated back the extra months!
Please contact member services so we can update your reservation.
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