Santa Ana Zoo

Looking for a fun and family-friendly day out in Santa Ana, CA? Look no further than the Santa Ana Zoo! Located at 1801 E Chestnut Ave, this zoo offers a range of attractions and amenities for visitors of all ages.

The zoo is wheelchair accessible and has accessible parking near the entrance, making it easy for everyone to enjoy. With ADA-compliant facilities, including restrooms and main entrances, the Santa Ana Zoo ensures a comfortable experience for all guests.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of animal exhibits, including monkeys, camels, ocelots, and more. The highlight for many visitors is the butterfly exhibit, where you can immerse yourself in a world of fluttering butterflies.

For the little ones, there's a playground to explore and even some carnival rides available on weekends. And don't forget to check out the gift store for some adorable stuffed animals and animal-themed treats.

With affordable admission prices, free parking, and friendly staff, the Santa Ana Zoo is a must-visit destination for families and animal lovers alike. Next time you're in the area, be sure to stop by and experience all that this charming zoo has to offer!

Santa Ana Zoo Menu

Location

Address: 1801 E Chestnut Ave Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 647-6575

🕓 Work Hours
MON 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUE 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WED 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
THU 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SAT 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUN 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Business info

  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accessible parking near entrance
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant main entrance
    Yes
  • steps or stairs
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant restroom
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Street Parking, Private Lot Parking
    Yes
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Benedict C.

    04 September 2024

    We go here about once a month. My kids love it. Only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the closed sections exhibits. We usually go here as an alternative to going to our local park. We walk around the zoo once and spend the rest of our time at the playground.

  • Author: jennifer v.

    11 August 2024

    Came by the Santa Ana zoo to see the butterfly enclosure was here a few weeks back and the line was hours long so left. Then was here today and they have a new check-in system for a waitlist, GREAT IDEA! I accidentally thought I was refreshing the waitlist and instead cancelled my request after waiting and the employee, Carmen was way too kind to search my name on the list and to help me out so I didn't have to wait all over again. She didn't have to do that and I really appreciated it. This is a local zoo in my neighborhood and everybody here is very kind and helpful. Cathy in the butterfly enclosure is very knowledgeable and I enjoy chatting with her as well. It is a beautiful enclosure. Make sure if you come by the Santa Ana zoo you take the time to see the butterflies.

  • Author: Brittney B.

    07 August 2024

    Small little zoo in the center of town. It was a scorching day and miserable however the staff were real nice and informative. We couldn't find the petting zoo part the signage was not very clear. We didn't get to see some animals. On list because we couldn't find them due to the construction. Also the little rides ONLY run on the weekend so be mindful of that! Over all well kept animals and clean park!

  • Author: Jheno C.

    24 June 2024

    We came here on a Saturday around noon. It wasn't too busy and there was plenty of parking. It was interesting to find because it's located in a residential area. There were a lot of houses around this zoo. It was about $13 per adult and $10 for kids. Kids under 3 are free. As soon as we walked in there was a playground on the left as well as a place to sit and eat. They had different items to eat like pizza and chicken tenders etc. We then walked into the park and there was a lot of different exhibits. They had a very cool amazon walk through, they had a camel, monkeys, ocelot and other animals. No big animals like Tigers, elephants, pandas etc. They also had an area to see farm animals and the kids can go on rides for an additional cost. Our favorite was the butterfly exhibit. They allow you inside an enclosed space where there are a ton of butterflies flying around you. My kids really enjoyed that. We finished the park in about 2 hours. It's open from 10-4. My kids then finished playing in a playground area in the front. Overall, it was pretty fun for our younger kids. I wouldn't come here with older kids.

People Recommend