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Santa Barbara Zoo

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The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to more than 300 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

Open daily 9:30 am–5:00 pm. On certain holidays and special events the Zoo closes early at 3:30 pm; on these days general admission is typically available until 2:30 pm and member admission until 3:00 pm. Australian Walkabout is open daily 10:00 am–4:00 pm, with last entry at 3:45 pm. Seasonal evening event ZooLights runs 4:30 pm–8:30 pm on select dates.

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

website

Official site: https://www.sbzoo.org

tickets

General admission: adults (13+) $39.95; children (2–12) $29.95; children under 2 free. Online tickets: save $2 per ticket.
ZooLights (non-peak): adult (13+) $24 ($22 for members); child (2–12) $22 ($20 for members); children under 2 free. ZooLights (peak): adult (13+) $34 ($32 for members); child (2–12) $32 ($30 for members).
Boo at the Zoo: adults $25 ($22 for members); children (2–12) $18 ($15 for members).

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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