November 2019
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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Zoo Train Days
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 Zoo Train all weekend long!
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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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Explorer Fundays: Coffee Filter Turkeys
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Create and color your very own Thanksgiving turkey friend. Explorer Fundays activities are held every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Explore Store. Cost: free with Zoo admission
Find out more »Explorer Fundays: Coffee Filter Turkeys
52 Weeks of Fun! Stop by the Explore Store for an easy craft that’s fun for all ages! Create and color your very own Thanksgiving turkey friend. 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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Reindeer at the Zoo Arrive
Reindeer return to the Santa Barbara Zoo to celebrate the holidays. Winter-themed and holiday-related activities happening throughout the holiday season.
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Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash
Animal lovers are encouraged to get the kids out of the house this Thanksgiving and come to the Zoo for a smashin’ good time! Watch as the Zoo's animals play and interact with pumpkins.
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Snow Leopard 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 while Santa poses for holiday photos.
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Open Christmas Eve
The Zoo is open Christmas Eve, so come spend some holiday time with your animal friends at the Santa Barbara Zoo!
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The Zoo is open Christmas Day, so come spend some holiday time with your animal friends at the Santa Barbara Zoo!
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