Zoo rides are open Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 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.

Ride hours

  • Fridays: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Weekends: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Featured

Boo at the Zoo

illustrated spooky animals and jack-o-lanternsJoin us in costume for our annual *merry not scary* Halloween  celebration that features trick-or-treat stations, nighttime animal encounters, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy lights, decorations, and photo opportunities from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on October 19, 20, 26, and 27.

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Events

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Boo at the Zoo

Enjoy this fun-filled Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, nocturnal animal presentations, a scavenger hunt, and more.

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ECO Park Pop-ups

Join zoo staff for free programs as we pop up at parks throughout Santa Ana on select Fridays. Explore nature with fun activities, and maybe even meet an animal friend.

About

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

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

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