Summer ride hours June 12 through August 1:

Train, Carrousel & Ferris Wheel open Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Events

Zoofari 2026

Aug 15 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Black tie gala, silent/live auction, dinner/dance raising funds to help the Zoo. Request an invitation (714) 953-8555 x10. For more information, please visit the Zoofari Gala page. To purchase tickets, please visit the Zoofari Page at fosaz.org.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 25 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. In addition, you can learn orchids tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. General public – free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members – FREE.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 26 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. In addition, you can learn orchids tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. General public – free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members – FREE.

Fascination of Orchids Festival 2026

Sep 27 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Enjoy the sights and fragrances of thousands of exotic orchids from Californian, Asian, and South American growers. In addition, you can learn orchids tips and techniques from local growers at free classes. General public – free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members – FREE.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 17 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Chemistry Day

Oct 18 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Explore educational booths featuring information on chemistry, scattered throughout the Zoo. Discover fascinating facts and learn more about the science of chemistry! General Public - free with price of admission; FOSAZ Members - FREE.    

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 18 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 24 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

Boo at the Zoo “OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids!”

Oct 25 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Halloween family festival with trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt and rides. Additional admission required; FOSAZ Member Discount. City of Santa Ana Residents - FREE with advance reservations.

FOSAZ Board of Directors Annual Meeting

Nov 5 2026

Santa Ana Zoo

Crean Family Farm Barn Classroom at the Zoo (4 p.m. Zoo Tour).

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