Open daily (except for Christmas)
10am-5pm. Tickets sold until 4pm.

• Adults (13 - 59): $12.00
• Children (2 - 12): $10.00
• Seniors (60+): $8.00
• Children under 2: FREE
• Parking: $5.00

Consistently ranked as one of America's best small zoos, the Zoological Gardens are wonderful.  One of my favorite things to do is get in right around 4 p.m. when the animals are getting fed.

• Hotels near the Zoo
• Map of the Santa Barbara Zoo

Among the 500 animals you'll find elephants, giraffes, lions, gibbons, sea lions, exotic birds and farm animals. There is a miniature train ride, children's playground, snack bar and spacious picnic area. 

The zoo is constantly in the process of making changes so there's always something new each visit.

Note:  If the animals and the park don't amaze you, think of the amazing piece of land this zoo sits on. You're right next to the ocean and the giraffe's have the equivalent of a multi-million dollar condo!  

Directions

From the South on U.S. 101 (Going North): Take the Hot Springs / Cabrillo Boulevard Exit. Turn left on Cabrillo and continue to the first stop light. Turn right on Ninos Drive. The entrance is about 2 blocks on the right side. Note: If you miss your exit, you can use the Milpas Street exit and follow the directions below after going LEFT on Milpas Street.