Member Month

Thank you for being a Santa Barbara Zoo Member!

Your support means a lot to us, so we’re celebrating YOU the entire month of October.

Take advantage of:

  • Exclusive Zoo experiences
  • Members-only Zoo discounts
  • Members-only savings at local businesses

We look forward to seeing you at the Zoo!

Not a Member? Join online today!

Check out all of our Membership levels here.

Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

Every week in October there are exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, just for Santa Barbara Zoo Members.  Each experience is available for a limited number of people (see below for more details). All members must wear closed-toed shoes, schedule is subject to change, and some experiences are only suitable for guests at least 6 years of age.

Sign up online; spots are first-come, first-served. For more information, please contact Victoria by email or phone (805) 962-5339, ext. 114.

♠ indicates stairs
♦ indicates steep hill or narrow passageway 

Monday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m.
Otter Behind the Scenes♦
6 people max.
sign up
Monday, October 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Anteater Behind the Scenes♦
6 people max.
sign up
Friday, October 26 at 1:30 p.m.
Sulcata Tortoise Behind the Scenes
6 people max.
sign up
Friday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Island Fox Behind the Scenes♠
6 people max. Must be at least 6 years of age.
sign up
Saturday, October 27 at 1:30 p.m.
Lion Training Wall♠
10 people max.
sign up
Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Penguin Fish Toss
10 people max.
sign up
Sunday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Elephant Behavioral Enrichment♦
30 people max.
sign up
Sunday, October 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Penguin Fish Toss
10 people max.
sign up
Monday, October 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Otter Behind the Scenes♦
6 people max.
Sign up
Monday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Lion Training Wall♠
10 people max.
Sign up

Zoo Deals

Use the Zoo Coupons from the Fall issue of Zoo News, or print them and take to the Zoo.

  • $6 koala souvenir cup/$1 refill (40% off)
  • Free koala tote bag with purchase of new SB Zoo Membership
  • 10% off birthday party at the Zoo + free character appearance
  • Free souvenir photo or 25% off Mystery Pix photo pass

Valid for the month of October 2018. See individual coupons for restrictions.

Print Coupons

Local Deals for Members

Check out these great offers from local businesses. See individual offers for restrictions. Valid during October 2018 only.

Local Deals