Ride hours: Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Santa Ana Zoo

Save wildlife and wild spaces with us through fun, adventure, and learning.

Open daily

Zoo hours

  • Every day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Closed December 25th, 2025

Ride hours

  • Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Donation drive 11/24 to 12/5/2025flyer for new jacket and blanket donation drive

Help make our community a little warmer for the holiday season.

  • Donate a new blanket or new jacket for one (1) free Zoo admission.
  • Zoo admission is valid on the day of donation only (no rainchecks).
  • Donating additional items - including new beanies, gloves, and socks, or gently used jackets and blankets - is encouraged, but does not qualify for free admission.

Main entry improvements

The zoo ticket booth and main entry area will be under construction beginning December 1, 2025.

An alternate zoo entry will be available nearby. Please look for directional signage.

We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online during this time.

Read more about this project here.

 

Events

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Santa Ana Residents Day

The third Sunday of every month is free for residents of Santa Ana. Current photo ID required per each adult resident.

About

Through fun, adventure, and learning, the Santa Ana Zoo empowers its community to save wildlife and wild spaces.

Part of the City of Santa Ana's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services team, and supported by nonprofit Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, Santa Ana Zoo has been a community touchstone since opening in 1952.

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About the Santa Ana Zoo

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