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What you should know

Accessibility Disability access available
Best time Visit on a weekday morning (like Monday) to experience the zoo with minimal crowds, allowing more time to observe animals and interact with the petting area without feeling rushed.
Visitor tip This zoo is perfectly sized for young children with two dedicated play areas where kids can burn energy while parents relax at the café. Staff are knowledgeable and approachable for animal questions.

About Santa Ana Zoo

Home to over 350 animals. Zoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.

Quick Facts

Type
Zoo
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Hours
Daily 10am-4pm
Special Benefit
Free admission for Santa Ana residents on 3rd Sunday
Established
1952

What visitors say

This is the perfect size zoo for young children. Employees are very knowledgeable and you can ask them anything about the animals. It’s great they even have two play areas for the kids to burn some steam while parents can sit and have a…
in not sure why people are complaining about the Santa Ana zoo on the reviews here? It’s a small zoo & the people working there are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! It’s a small zoo. You cant expect San Diego zoo from a local…
It was pretty empty for a Monday morning which was nice, we were able to take our time viewing the animals. The bird exhibit was closed but the goats were out and we were able to walk around and pet them. It's a small zoo so we were…

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