Review:

  • The Santa Barbara Zoo provides open, naturalistic habitats to more than 500 animals from 146 species of reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects.
  • The zoo is located on thirty acres of lush botanic gardens that feature many native plants, ornamentals, trees, cacti, succulents, and exotic species.
  • The zoo is considered one of the best small zoos in the country and is one of the best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids.
  • Since its opening in 1963, the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens has been fulfilling its mission of preserving, conserving, and enhancing the natural world through research, education, and recreation.
  • The zoo organizes numerous special events and programs such as Zoo camp and monthly multidisciplinary hands-on activities for kids like Be A Zookeeper for a Day.
  • What young person would not love spending a day playing with baby meerkats?

Location: 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA, Phone: 805-962-5339

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