Santa Barbara Zoo

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The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to more than 500 animals from 146 species of reptiles, birds, mammals, and insects, who live happily in habitats carefully designed to mirror their homes in the wild. Visitors can spot meerkats, gorillas, lions, penguins, and many more on a family-friendly trip to the Santa Barbara Zoo!

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General information

opening hours

The zoo is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm. On Thanksgiving, December 24th and 25th, the zoo is open from 10 am to 3:30 pm, last entry is at 2:30 pm. On some days the zoo may close early for special events, please check when planning your trip.

discounts

Children under the age of 2 can visit the zoo free of charge.

address

Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara
CA 93103

tickets

Tickets can be purchased at a price of $25 for visitors aged 13 and above. The ticket price for children aged 2 to 12 years is $15. Please note that all visitors must purchase their ticket in advance online, including Santa Barbara Zoo Members. Reservations are not required for children under the age of 2 years.

how to get there

The Santa Barbara Zoo is located approximately 90 miles north of Los Angeles, and the easiest way to get there is to drive. Parking is available at the zoo and costs $11 per vehicle. The zoo is also a stop on the Santa Barbara’s Waterfront Shuttle, which costs 50¢ for a one-way ride and operates daily from 10 am till 9 pm in 15 minute intervals.

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