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Zoo Brew

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Enjoy tastings from 30+ breweries and vendors while strolling the Zoo’s hilltop and enjoying an ocean view.

World Ocean Day Celebration

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Celebrate World Ocean Day with us! At the Zoo, we will focus on snowy plovers, otters, and penguins with keeper talks, animal encounters, and ocean-related activities.

Summer Zoo Camp Begins

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Zoo Camp introduces kids ages 3 to 12 to the wild world of animals and science. Age-appropriate themed programs include games, teacher-led workshops, behind-the-scenes visits, up-close animal introductions, hands-on science, and animal-related crafts, songs, and skits.

Event Series After Hours at the Zoo

After Hours at the Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

We're staying open later so you can enjoy the quieter side of the Zoo...after hours! While some animals go to bed at 4 PM, you’ll enjoy a peaceful vibe, late train rides, lawn games, face painting, live music, and see animals like giraffes too. LIVE MUSIC by Do No Harm Band

Adult Volunteer Info Session

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Join us for this volunteer info session, where prospective applicants can learn more about the Zoo's volunteer programs and be interviewed.

Event Series After Hours at the Zoo

After Hours at the Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

We're staying open later so you can enjoy the quieter side of the Zoo...after hours! While some animals go to bed at 4 PM, you’ll enjoy a peaceful vibe, late train rides, lawn games, music, and see animals like giraffes too. MUSIC by DJ Zeke

Autism Safari Nights

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Drop the kids off to play while you connect with other parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children will enjoy a movie, reading corner, bounce house, and sensory activities while parents eat, drink, and mingle.

Family Safari Sleepover

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Family Safari Sleepovers allow for families or groups of any size to enjoy the Zoo after hours for a very unique camping experience! Make s’mores by the fire, then sleep under the stars on the Zoo’s hilltop. In the morning, eat breakfast, enjoy an animal encounter, ride the Zoo Train, then tour the Zoo at your leisure.

Event Series After Hours at the Zoo

After Hours at the Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

We're staying open later so you can enjoy the quieter side of the Zoo...after hours! While some animals go to bed at 4 PM, you’ll enjoy a peaceful vibe, late train rides, lawn games, music, and see animals like giraffes too. LIVE MUSIC by Cliffhangers

Members’ Night

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Calling all Santa Barbara Zoo Members and Foster Feeders! Enjoy the evening hours at the Zoo with keeper talks and live music. Zoo closes early at 3:30 PM to the public.

SANTA BARBARA ZOO
500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103