The zoo is always working toward improvements for animals, visitors, and sustainability. River’s Edge: Primate Trails & Otter Habitat The front area is nearing completion. The inside housing and primate habitats on the west side are still under construction. The pathways should be open before the end of the summer. Chinese Alligator Exhibit The habitat … Continued
Join us on Sunday, December 15 at Santa Ana Zoo to meet the characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow from SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3. They will be taking photos with guests from 11AM – 2PM and giving out complimentary coloring sheets to everyone, while supplies last. Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday … Continued
Find out what’s happening this month at the Zoo. Meet Santa Claus Donate ten dollars toward the zoo’s animal conservation fund and take your picture with the Main Place Mall Santa Claus. First come, first served, during event only. General admission to zoo not included with donation. When Saturday, December 7, 2024 1:30 p.m. to … Continued
Find out what’s happening this month at the Zoo. Blanket donation drive Donate a new small blanket today and help make our community a warmer place. Our City Net partners will distribute your donations to persons experiencing homelessness. Receive one free child admission per donation. When November 17th through November 30th 10 a.m. to 4 … Continued
Get your reservations, grab your costumes, and join us for our annual “merry not scary” Boo at the Zoo, OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo present the 34th Annual Boo at the Zoo. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, Sunday … Continued
The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) consistently generates over half a million dollars in net revenue annually to support the Santa Ana Zoo. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) proudly celebrated its 32nd annual Zoofari Gala, “Port of Call,” on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This year’s event transported guests to a luxurious … Continued
Welcome to our new website! We’ve launched the new website, so we can build openly, iteratively and collaboratively with the Santa Ana Zoo community. Give us your feedback As we improve the new website, we want your input. Please share your ideas. Done/doing What’s been done: Training and empowerment on new web tools Organize content … Continued
The Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Habit is well on its way through construction. Here are the latest updates from Ethan Fisher, Zoo Director. May 2024.
Are you keeping an eye on the River’s Edge Construction? While there is not an opening date yet, construction is progressing, and the habitat is going vertical! This week a series of large, steel posts were lifted into place by a giant crane. Some of these posts have big rings on them…. for the future … Continued
The goats have moved into their renovated yard! Come visit our “kids” in their newly renovated interaction yard. Guests can meet the goats and watch them explore the new space, including the elevated goat trail! Interacting with farm animals is a long tradition in the farm area of the Santa Ana Zoo. Over the years … Continued
