October 2018
Explorer Fundays: Potato Print Jack-o-Lanterns
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! No need for a pumpkin to make these jack-o-lanterns, let’s paint some with potatoes. Explorer activities are held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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Kids Club: Autumn Assembly
Let your kids spend a spooky evening at the Zoo! Parents, take the evening off while your kids take over the Zoo and enjoy dinner, special animal encounters, night tours, s'mores, and more fun activities.
Find out more »Explorer Fundays: Potato Print Jack-o-Lanterns
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! No need for a pumpkin to make these jack-o-lanterns, let’s paint some with potatoes. Explorer activities are held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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Explorer Funday: Newspaper Owls
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Whoo you looking at? Why you, you pretty newspaper owl! Year of the Explorer activities are held every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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Zoo Train 50th Anniversary Celebration
Is taking a train ride around the Zoo with Victor, Emmett, or Kate the best part of your Zoo day? Join the fun as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Zoo Train! Festivities include train-themed activities, model trains, live music, chalk art competition, photo opportunities, and more. At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, there will be a special golden train spike ceremony and ribbon cutting. If you can't wait until November, celebrate your love of the train by becoming an Engineer for a Day or by making a 50th Train Anniversary gift today. Cost: free with Zoo admission
Find out more »Explorer Funday: Newspaper Owls
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Whoo you looking at? Why you, you pretty newspaper owl! Year of the Explorer activities are held every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
Find out more »Zoo Train 50th Anniversary Celebration
Is taking a train ride around the Zoo with Victor, Emmett, or Kate the best part of your Zoo day? Join the fun as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Zoo Train! Festivities include train-themed activities, model trains, live music, chalk art competition, photo opportunities, and more. At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, there will be a special golden train spike ceremony and ribbon cutting. If you can't wait until November, celebrate your love of the train by becoming an Engineer for a Day or by making a 50th Train Anniversary gift today. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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Explorer Fundays: Spoon Fox
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Imagination + Spoon + Splash of Color = Sly Spoon Fox. Explorer Fundays activities are held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Imagination + Spoon + Splash of Color = Sly Spoon Fox. Explorer Fundays activities are held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
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Your Zoo, Your Planet: Coexisting Creatures
Zookeepers offer informal activities relating to the importance of people and animals coexisting on Planet Earth. Check back later or at the entry kiosk for more information.
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