Santa Barbara Zoo
Tourist attraction
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
About
Compact zoo with hundreds of animals. Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at Santa Barbara Zoo:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, United States
- 📞Phone(805) 962-5339
- 🕒HoursMonday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Thursday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating: Has wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Assistive hearing loop: Does not have assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Petting zoo: Has petting zoo
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly: LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space: Transgender safe space
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday: Good for kids birthday
- Playground: Has playground
Nearby
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