Santa Barbara Zoo

500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, California 93103 USA

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Opens Fri 9:30a

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“an experience you'll never forget”

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens is the venue for any very special event. With its exotic gardens, majestic ocean views, and diverse animal collection, the Zoo is the ideal setting for any occasion. From the most elegant wedding reception to a relaxed company picnic, the Zoo offers guests an experience they’ll never forget. The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on nearly 30 acres of lush botanic gardens overlooking the Paciﬁc Ocean. Known as one of the world’s most beautiful zoos, it is also home to more than 400 animals. These ambassadors of the wild are exhibited in open, naturalistic habitats.

Reviewed by
Marc C.

August 08, 2024

Great little zoo! We have been members for many years and it provides a predictable enjoyable day with our daughter. The animals they have, and overall size of the zoo can be seem a little... Read more

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Mari B.

June 09, 2024

We didn't think it was going to be a lot of animals considering the parking lot is not that big. We were surprised how many animals there were because the zoo is not that big but I love how much... Read more

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Travis P.

March 03, 2024

This was a small but powerful zoo! Everything can be done in about 2-2.5 hours but I felt that the animals were much better than that of other zoos. They actually had a red panda that wasn't... Read more

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