Santa Barbara Zoo

Best Zoo for little kids. Small but lots of animals, great picnic space and an awesome train ride around the zoo .

Nice small zoo that is really ideal for kids. Grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. A membership is great for early admission when you can feel like you have the place to yourself.

SEE: Make sure to visit the giraffes , with daily opportunities to feed one. EAT: The Wave, which serves a variety of tacos and quesadillas , centrally located w/ views of the water and mountains .

Programs like “Backstage Pass” and “Behind the Scenes”, give visitors the chance to get even closer to the animals and see the inner workings of the zoo alongside a zookeeper. Read more

Learn about hundreds of amazing creatures who call this zoo/botanical garden home with a guided tour . Stop along the way to see a giraffe with a crooked neck!

Great small family zoo in a really stunning location. Wonderfully landscaped and great for an early morning or afternoon kid outing.

Small zoo , but some really nice animals, including elephants, giraffes , leopards and even a Lion. Nice grounds and a good location.

Nice zoo with a good variety of animals. Was not crowded and it felt like you had a one-on-one experience with the animals.

$11 parking . $18/ adult. over heard lots of chatter about cost when it was $13/ticket. it's a pleasant zoo though. healthy animals and nicely landscaped

If you have a couple hours this is a great place to come check out. Gorillas are usually right on the glass.

Very small but pretty zoo (also beautiful plants), for $14. Had also channel island foxes , snow leopards and fennecs. Unfortunately no RV parking allowed, also area around is very RV unfriendly.

Has the most unique selection of animals ever, definitely a place to go if you enjoy birds, they have some odd ones. I'm used to the LA Zoo , and I feel like the SB Zoo is much more fun and easier! Read more

It's $6 for parking , but it's easy to park on the street and walk. Really up close to animals, awesome zoo

Nice little zoo . The channel island foxes are beautiful. No RV parking ! Not even off season.

This zoo makes great use of its small size, it's also priced well !

Get there10am at open. Not to busy. Train ride will save you time and save your legs.

There's a gorilla who really likes attention even though he pretends he doesn't

Feeding the barnyard animals and giraffe is SO worth it.

What a beautiful zoo ! Admission is very reasonable; you can get very close to the animals. I got lots of great pictures!

great space for local families

A nice assortment of animals. You'll love the baby giraffes !

If the park is busy, don't buy a train ride . You'll be in line for 40+ minutes for the 20 min ride.

Small but fun zoo . QR codes on all the exibits are a great idea. I loved the Penguin video. Read more

Feeding the giraffe !

Book your docent-led tour at least 2 weeks in advance.

fairly small zoo , would recommend for children

Great place to have a picnic and also enjoy the ocean!

Hello DANE and SUNSHINE! Fun zoo

They now have a dinosaur here!! Shows on Saturday at 11 and 1. Free.

Great local zoo ... Don't drive far before coming here first.

Great place to have a wedding!

Every person in line has complications...must be a thorough security process

Look for lucky the penguin

Go early to feed the giraffes , they get full and bored later in the day

Never crowded

Bring a piece of cardboard to use as a sled for hill in play area

Buy a membership

Love the zoo train !

Take the train ride around the zoo !

Giraffe feedings now start at 4 pm

This zoo is not worth the money and not well kept. A crocodile exhibit with no water?

Don't order food at the courtyard cafe , slowest service ever!

Agora sei onde os micos-leões-dourados foram parar, só aqui tem três!