Zoo rides are open Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa Ana Zoo will be  closed for holidays on 11/28/24 and 12/25/24.

Adopt an animal

ocelot up close portraitAdopting an animal is a perfect gift to celebrate someone in your life.

Your contribution will go toward:

  • Veterinary care
  • Food
  • Animal preservation programs
  • Habitat improvement
  • Special equipment

Need to know

  • All donations are tax deductible
  • You can donate by credit card or check
  • Our tax ID number is 51-0160007

Choose from 3 levels

$59 Adopt an Animal

  • Your choice of animals
  • Zoo "Adoption" certificate
  • Animal fact sheet
  • Family pass (1 time visit for 4) to visit your animal at the Zoo
  • Your name posted on the Zoo Parents Board at the center of the Zoo for 1 year

Adopt for $59

$89 Adopt an Animal Deluxe

Includes everything in Adopt an Animal, plus:

  • Medium plush animal
  • Color photo of animal

Adopt for $89

$499 Adopt an Animal Premier

Includes everything in Adopt an Animal Deluxe, plus:

  • Plaque with name by animal exhibit for up to 1 year
  • 5 family passes

Adopt for $499

Keep in mind

Please remember that all living things change. Most Zoo animals remain here for life, but sometimes animals are transferred to other institutions, are removed from public viewing for health or management reasons, or pass away. For these reasons, we cannot guarantee that your adopted animals will always be available for viewing.

Participation in the adopt program does not transfer any ownership rights of live animals.

Animals may be adopted by more than one person.

Get help

Friends of Santa Ana Zoo
(714) 953-8555
ext. 10
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