Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
500 Ninos Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93103; (805) 962-5339;
Zoo Website;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25);
Location: Near East Beach - Use Milpas St exit from US-101 Freeway;
40 acre park with over 600 animals in naturalistic habitat
and includes big cats, elelphants, gorillas, giraffes and more.
Childrens playgrounds and miniature train. The landscaped grounds feature
a terrific botanical exhibit.
- Barnyard - home to domestic sheep which you can feed.
- Lorikeet Feeding - Feed our beautiful lories and lorikeets at Lorikeet Landing, next to the barnyard.
- Carousel - A Dentzel original, the carousel features hand-carved nimals.
- Giraffe Feeding - Get up close and personal with the tallest residents of the Zoo! Hand feed Baringo giraffes and have the experience of a lifetime.
- Zoo Train - Two C.P Huntington trains that circle the perimeter of the Zoo delight visitors of all ages.
- Ridley-Tree House Restaurant - serves delicious grilled items, sandwiches, salads, and other tasty delights.
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Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
40 acre park with over 600 animals in naturalistic habitat
and includes big cats, elelphants, gorillas, giraffes and more.
Childrens playgrounds and miniature train. The landscaped grounds feature
a terrific botanical exhibit.
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