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 beĀ  closed for holidays on 11/28/24 and 12/25/24.

Visiting rules

Before you visit, make sure to review our rules which keep animals and visitors safe.

Prohibited in the zoo

  • feeding, chasing, yelling at, or teasing any animals
  • smoking (including all electronic devices)
  • throwing items like toys, footballs, baseballs
  • leaving children unaccompanied by an adult
  • playing loud music
  • pets (including companion, comfort, and emotional support animals)
  • glass containers
  • alcohol
  • balloons and other inflatables
  • skates, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, tricycles
  • drones
  • weapons or toy weapons

Allowed in the zoo

  • strollers and wagons
  • food and beverages (no alcohol)
  • ice chests
  • re-entry with receipt until 4pm
  • service animals (as defined by ADA)
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