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About Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California invites visitors to walk among giraffes, flamingos, California condors, toucans, and other animals while exploring the grounds daily. During extended hours, the Zoo offers giraffe feeding, a zoo train, a rock wall climbing attraction called Climb for Condors, keeper talks, guided walking tours, live music performances, and outdoor films as part of Twilight Hours programming. The Australian Walkabout operates as a separate daily attraction within the Zoo. Members of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums receive a 50 percent discount on general admission tickets. Guests receiving SNAP benefits qualify for discounted daytime admission at $3 per ticket for up to four people. Purchasing general admission tickets online saves $2 per ticket, according to sbzoo.org. Parking is available on-site.

Tickets, prices & hours

CHILDREN (2-12)
$29.95
CHILDREN UNDER 2
Free
ADULTS (13+)
$39.95

Hours: Daily 9:30 AM to 5 PM (fall/winter); 9:30 AM to 7 PM (spring/summer)

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Tickets, prices and savings

EBT and free days
Museums for All program: discounted pricing on general daytime admission tickets for guests receiving SNAP benefits. Guests must present their EBT card and a valid form of photo ID. Zoo parking is not included. Tickets must be purchased at the Zoo's admissions window as the EBT discount is not available online.

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What’s on at Santa Barbara Zoo

  • IllumaNature: California Coastin' - Toyota Tuesday, Nov 17, 5 PM - 9 PM.
  • Saving Species Day, Nov 22, 10 AM - 2 PM: learn about local endangered species and how you can help them, with keeper talks and interactive games.

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The 3 savings

Day tickets

Online Ticket Purchase Discount

“Save $2/ticket when you buy online!”

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If you qualify

EBT Card Discount

SNAP benefits recipients

$3

“offering discounted pricing on general daytime admission tickets ($3 per admission for up to four people) for guests receiving SNAP benefits.”

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Season passes

AZA Reciprocal Zoo/Aquarium Member Discount

Members of partner AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums

“Members of reciprocal zoos and aquariums receive a 50% discount”

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Before you go

Parking
On event days, summer days, and weekends, the lot fills early. Auxiliary parking may be found outside the Zoo on Niños Drive, the Cabrillo East waterfront parking lot, or the Cabrillo West waterfront parking lot.
Coaches, RVs, EVs and bikes
Bicycle parking is free; racks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Barbeques, RVs, and pets are not allowed in the Zoo parking lot.
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Rain
The Zoo is open rain or shine! Depending on the severity of the weather, some animals may need to come inside for their safety and some attractions may need to temporarily close. In very rare cases, severe weather may force us to close the Zoo.

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What’s there

Rides and attractions
Zoo Train: take a ride around the Zoo on the iconic Zoo Train from the Zoo Train Station.
Giraffe Deck: hand feed Masai giraffes; check at the giraffe deck for the day's feeding times.
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Barnyard: get up close to mini goats with a free goat brushing experience (hours vary).
Australian Walkabout: see kangaroos, emus, and wallabies up close as you share the habitat with these iconic Australian species (open daily 10 AM to 4 PM, last entry 3:45 PM)
Tropical Aviary: walk through this open aviary with exotic birds and other species.
Rolling Hill Stage: catch a performance of Theater Gone Wild, featuring a cast of puppets teaching viewers of all ages about the natural world.
Rattlesnake Canyon: slither into Rattlesnake Canyon to meet several scaly friends.

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Who it suits

Ages
Wildlife experiences have age minimums (all ages to 6+); play area for little ones
Wheelchairs and strollers
The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes strollers throughout the Zoo, but please be considerate to others when navigating in crowded viewing areas. Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs can be rented at the Gift Store.

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Accessibility

Accessible parking and drop-off
Accessible parking is free with a current placard or license plate.
Wheelchair and scooter hire
Wheelchair rentals are also available at the Gift Store.

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Rules and safety

House rules
Sports equipment, balloons, barbeques, skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, and pets are not permitted in the Zoo. No smoking or vaping is permitted. Firearms and other weapons are not permitted. Commercial photography is allowed, but only with prior written permission.
What to wear
Proper attire, including shoes, bottoms, and shirts, must be worn at all times.

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