Santa Barbara Zoo
A small zoo built on a seaside hillside, where the Pacific is visible right behind the giraffe feeding platform; good for families.
Built on a seaside hillside, the zoo houses about 500 animals. It is known for its giraffe feeding platform, with the ocean as the backdrop, as well as its Asian elephants, snow leopards and California condor conservation program. The park is small and suitable for a half-day family outing, and it has a small train. Admission is about 30 US dollars, and it is open 9:30–17:00. It is right next to East Beach.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Butterfly Beach
- East Beach
- Stearns Wharf
- Ganna Walska Lotusland
- Funk Zone
- Moreton Bay Fig Tree
- Arlington Theatre
- Casa del Herrero