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Review:
A visit to the Santa Barbara Zoo is a certain winner for families visiting Santa Barbara. The compact zoo is packed with fun attractions for all ages – a ride on the Zoo Train which circles the perimeter of the zoo will give you a good overview of all the attractions (children can even sign up for the Engineer for a Day program). The zoo is home to over 500 animals which you can admire in their naturalistic habitats. There are several programs you can sign up for to get up close and personal such as Giraffe Feeding, Behind-the-Scenes Tours and more. Younger children will love the Barnyard, which is filled with domestic farm animals which you child can feed and pet.
Santa Barbara Zoo, 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, Phone: 805-962-5339
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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