Flight – A Live Butterfly Experience is closed for the season as of September 30, 2024. Butterflies are not available during the fall and winter. Flight! will return in spring of 2025. Dates Late spring through early fall Price Included with purchase of zoo ticket Included with zoo membership
River’s Edge: The pathways are now complete, and we are focusing on landscaping and fencing to finalize the project. While we do not have a specific completion date, we are entering the final stages and will provide updates as we near the finish line. Goat Encounters: We are currently finalizing the handwashing station and conducting staff...
FOSAZ Contact Information 1801 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 Federal Tax ID: 51-016-0007 Friends of Santa Ana Zoo: (714) 953-8555 Friends of Santa Ana Zoo Fax: (714) 550-0346 Treetop Toys Gift Shop: (714) 542-9650 FOSAZ Staff Cat Decker, Executive Director, developed her skills from previous positions at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld and...
Join zoo staff as we pop up at parks throughout Santa Ana. Explore nature with fun activities and maybe even meet an animal friend. All programs are FREE. Walk-ups are welcome throughout program time. When and where Fridays from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9/27 and 10/4: French Park 10/11 and 10/18: Adams Park 10/25...
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...
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...
Treetops Toys Gift Shop Stop in for friendly service whether you're purchasing a gift, renewing your membership, donating to the zoo, or requesting an application for work with Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. Hours Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Location Treetops Toys is...
Service animals The zoo permits service animals - as defined by the American with Disabilities Act - to enter the zoo with visitors who require them due to a disability. Visitors coming to the zoo with service animals must: Inform staff at the ticket booth that they will be entering with a service animal Keep...
The zoo permits service animals - as defined by the American with Disabilities Act - to enter the zoo with visitors who require them due to a disability. Visitors coming to the zoo with service animals must: Inform staff at the ticket booth that they will be entering with a service animal Keep service animal...
By donating towards the purchase of one or more of these items, you can: help enrich the lives of the animals help with education help with conservation The cost of everyday upkeep of zoo habitats is budgeted, but these extra items go a long way to help out. Each item has a listed price and...
Create your heritage with an endowment gift to the Santa Ana Zoo. Your endowment gift will grow to become a permanent heritage of support for our good work! Why make an endowment gift? An endowment gift is a gift to an established fund that is permanently invested. When you make an endowment gift, you create a...
Board Officers President: Amos Bracero, Principal, SVP Property Management, Kidder Mathews Vice president: Nathan Hittle, Government Relations Director, Caribou Industries Treasurer: Edward Carroll, Director Financial Planning & Analysis, Auction.com, LLC Secretary: Kristeen Stolo, Science Teacher, Mater Dei High School Board of Directors Armando Armenta, Financial/Investment Advisor, Edward Jones Roseanne Bye,...
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...
Come and share your enthusiasm with the families who visit the Zoo on weekends from around 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must be available Saturdays & Sundays and love to talk to people. Email Tom Decker with your resume and/or cover letter stating your interest in this position.
Santa Ana Resident Day 3rd Sunday of every month. Free admission for Santa Ana residents. Bring current ID for every adult (18 years or older): If your ID has an old address, bring that old ID plus a current utility bill that shows your Santa Ana address. School or business addresses are not valid. Adult...
Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. Learn orchid tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. Dates September 20, 21, and 22 Times 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price Included with purchase of zoo ticket Included with zoo membership
"Merry Not Scary" Halloween family festival includes: trick-or-treating lights & decorations nocturnal animal encounters scavenger hunt rides (ride tickets required) Dates October 19, 20, 26 and 27 PURCHASE TICKETS here Time 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 adults / $30 children (ages 3-12) $20 FOSAZ Member adults / $15 FOSAZ Member children (ages 3-12)...
Education Program reservations are now available Book at least four weeks in advance of your visit date Request a Zoo Explorer education program reservation We will email you the estimated cost of your Zoo Explorer program visit We will contact you to finalize your reservation Your reservation is not finalized until you receive your reservation...