January 2020
Open New Year’s Day
The Zoo is open regular hours on New Year's Day, so come spend some holiday time with your animal friends at the Santa Barbara Zoo!
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Snow Festival/Sledding at the Zoo
A rare blizzard hits the Zoo with 80 tons of snow for sledding and snow play for this frosty fun family festival. Animals play in the snow and humans learn about the endangered snow leopard.
Find out more »February 2020
IMPROVology at the Lobero
Can California condors be comical? Do gorillas generate guffaws? And what’s so funny about a monkey’s uncle? Find out at IMPROVology, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s science-meets-comedy show, which has outgrown its nest and flown the coop, landing at the Lobero Theatre.
Find out more »March 2020
Princess Weekend/Save the Frogs
There’s no better time than springtime to honor the world’s many and varied frogs and amphibians, and meet Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and other princesses in person, too. Enjoy frog-inspired crafts, games, and special animal appearances.
Find out more »Princess Weekend/Save the Frogs
There’s no better time than springtime to honor the world’s many and varied frogs and amphibians, and meet Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and other princesses in person, too. Enjoy frog-inspired crafts, games, and special animal appearances.
Find out more »April 2020
El Día del Niño
Celebrate this “Day of the Child” at the Zoo, one of the year’s most popular events, featuring Spanish-language music, children’s talent show, food, and fun! Cost: free with Zoo admission. Buy admission tickets online.
Find out more »May 2020
Members’ Night
For Santa Barbara Zoo Members and Foster Feeders Only. Join us as we celebrate our wonderful SB Zoo Members. Learn about the animals from the zookeepers who take care of them, ride the Zoo Train, dance with DJ Hecktik, enjoy a delicious dinner, and so much more! Reservations are required. Cost: tbd Note: the Zoo will close at 3:30 p.m. for this event. SB Zoo Members admitted until 3:00 p.m., tickets sold until 2:30 p.m.
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Roar & Pour Wine Festival
Wine tasting event where the animals stay out late and the Zoo is open so guests can stroll and sip. Featuring tastings from more than 20 local wineries, tasty eats available for purchase from local food trucks and Rincon Catering, music, and more!
Find out more »June 2020
IMPROVology at the Lobero
Can California condors be comical? Do gorillas generate guffaws? And what’s so funny about a monkey’s uncle? Find out at IMPROVology, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s science-meets-comedy show, which has outgrown its nest and flown the coop, landing at the Lobero Theatre.
Find out more »August 2020
DIGS
DIGS kicks off Fiesta week with the wildest party in Santa Barbara. Enjoy yummy appetizers from top local eateries, dance the night away, and hobnob with VIPs… like you. Viva DIGS! For more Fiesta activity info, visit the OSD website.
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