Santa Barbara Zoo

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500 Ninos Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
+1 (805) 962-5339
http://www.sbzoo.org
The Santa Barbara Zoo, founded in 1963, is a nonprofit corporation. The zoo preserves, conserves and enhances the natural world and its living treasures through various educational, research and recreational programs. It employs volunteers who provide information and knowledge about animals and the natural world for guests through interpretation, guided tours, animal handling presentations and hands-on discovery stations. The zoo, located in Santa Barbara, Calif., is home to more than 150 species of mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. It is located on more than 30 acres of botanic gardens that feature formal gardens and lawns, native plants and trees, cacti and succulents, ornamentals, exotic species and less formal plantings arranged throughout the park to recreate natural habitats. The Santa Barbara Zoo is also available on rental basis for events, such as weddings, corporate events, birthday parties and picnics.

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Catherine W.
10/24/2025

Great place for family and their young children to spend a day!! There's a large play area and lots of grassy fields to play and lounge ! Brought my baby here for his first zoo experience! He...

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Lillian W.
8/2/2025

Santa Barbara has a zoo! It's located in the downtown area near the beachfront. The parking is $11 and admission is $35 adults (yikes) , $25 child (2-12), and FREE for kids under 2. But if you buy...

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Chris R.
7/27/2025

The Santa Barbara Zoo is one of those rare gems that manages to feel both world-class and incredibly intimate at the same time. It's beautifully landscaped, thoughtfully laid out, and perfect for...

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Yazmin G.
11/26/2025

We made a stop at the Santa Barbara Zoo, and it's honestly one of the prettiest little zoos in California--super walkable, ocean views, and the animals are so easy to see up close. The kids had...

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Laura A.
11/25/2025

This zoo is fantastic. You can see the Pacific Ocean from the zoo. It has an interesting array of animals for adults and kids alike. The two highlights of the zoo are the Australian walkabout...

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