Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana Zoo and its collection
Santa Ana Zoo, opened in 1952, is a zoo in Santa Ana, United States.
Annual attendance tops 270,000. A breeding pair of Brazilian ocelots occupies two connected habitats.
History
Joseph Edward Prentice bought 19.23 acres and gave 16 of them to the city in 1949, on condition that at least fifty monkeys always be kept. Building started that same year and the zoo opened on 8 March 1952. The Flight Aviary, later the Jack Lynch Aviary, was finished in 1962.
Exhibits
Tierra de las Pampas opened in April 2010 over two acres, the first of a planned run of exhibits, and River's Edge followed on 20 December 2025, reworking the Amazon's Edge exhibit that ran from 1993 to 2022. A small Rainforest exhibit stands in for the Amazon, with white-faced sakis and green iguanas. The 9,000 sq ft Colors of the Amazon Aviary opened on 1 August 1996, and Crean Family Farm opened in July 2004 around rare domestic breeds.
What the venue says
- Flight!
- Bean Sprouts Café serves delicious and healthy food options.
- Please be aware that parking at the zoo is limited during parking lot improvements.
- wheelchair-accessible entrance
- wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Mobility scooters are available for rent on-site
Images of Santa Ana Zoo
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Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Flight! is open June 1, 2026, and runs through October 15, 2026 (weather & staffing permitting).
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General (through Oct 15th) | 17.00 USD |
| Age 3 - 12 (through Oct 15th) | 12.00 USD |
| Age 60+ (through Oct 15th) | 12.00 USD |
Facilities
- Parking
- On-site dining
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Santa Ana Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
- AZA accredited, valid until (source)
Location & map
CaliforniaSanta Ana
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Santa Ana Zoo.
Exhibits
- Botanical garden