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Santa Barbara Zoo

3 verified savings · last checked September 5, 2026

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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

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

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

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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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