The RIDES will be open Monday, January 20 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. for the holiday

Events

Zoo Birthday Party

Mar 16 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

All Zoo scavenger hunt with animal education activities. See the animals get "birthday enrichment treats!" General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE.

City Nature Challenge

Apr 25 2025

Join the Santa Ana Zoo and the Santiago Creek ECO Center for the 2025 City Nature Challenge! We need your help to document the amazing biodiversity in Orange County from April 25-28, then identify those observations from April 29-May 4. We will be holding trainings and other special events in the weeks leading up to...

Brew at the Zoo

May 10 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Specialty beer tasting event throughout the Zoo after hours. FOSAZ Member Discount.

Party for the Planet / Endangered Species Day

May 18 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities. General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE.

Zoofari 2025

Aug 16 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Black tie gala, silent/live auction, dinner/dance raising funds to help the Zoo. Request an invitation (714) 953-8555 x10.

Fascination of Orchids Show

Sep 26 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. In addition, you can learn orchids tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 18 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Chemistry Day

Oct 19 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Explore educational booths featuring information on chemistry, scattered throughout the Zoo. Discover fascinating facts and learn more about the science of chemistry! General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 19 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 25 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 26 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

FOSAZ Board of Directors Annual Meeting

Nov 6 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

Crean Family Farm Barn Classroom at the Zoo (4 p.m. Zoo Tour).

Snow Day with the Critters

Dec 21 2025

Santa Ana Zoo

All-Zoo celebration with animal education activities & scavenger hunt. See the animals get "snow enrichment treats!" General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE.

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