Santa Ana Zoo's 4th annual Brew at the Zoo fundraiser on May 16th, 2026 was a taste sensation. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! This was our first sold-out Brew at the Zoo. Brewgoers explored the Zoo - finding brews, bites, and animal meet & greets - at our first evening event since the...
Main entry improvements The zoo ticket booth and main entry area will be under construction beginning December 1, 2025. While wooden beams are removed and the ticket booth roof is repaired, an alternate zoo entry will be available near the main entry. Please look for directional signage. We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets online during...
Get your reservations, grab your costumes, and join us for our annual “merry not scary” Boo at the Zoo, OC’s Premier Halloween Event for Kids. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo present the 35th Annual Boo at the Zoo, located at the Santa Ana Zoo. The event will take place from 5:30 PM to 7:30...
The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) consistently generates over half a million dollars in net revenue annually to support the Santa Ana Zoo. The Santa Ana Zoo’s 33rd annual Zoofari Gala was one for the record books. Held on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, and themed “Journey to Emerald City,” the sold-out black-tie fundraiser welcomed 355 guests and raised...
The zoo is always working toward improvements for animals, visitors, and sustainability. River’s Edge view deck & primate habitats The view deck and underwater viewing area near the spider monkey habitat is nearing completion, and interpretive graphics are being finalized. On the left side of the project site, construction is underway for two additional primate...
33rd Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 16th at the Santa Ana Zoo The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce its 33rd annual gala fundraising event, “Journey to Emerald City” Zoofari 2025, taking place Saturday, August 16, from 5:30 pm to 11 pm at the Santa Ana Zoo in...
The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) consistently generates over half a million dollars in net revenue annually to support the Santa Ana Zoo. The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) proudly celebrated its 32nd annual Zoofari Gala, "Port of Call," on Saturday, August 17, 2024. This year's event transported guests to a luxurious...
River's Edge is well on its way through construction. Here are the latest updates from Ethan Fisher, Zoo Director. May 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQ_YhT35cY
Are you keeping an eye on the River's Edge construction? While there is not an opening date yet, construction is progressing, and the habitat is going vertical! This week a series of large, steel posts were lifted into place by a giant crane. Some of these posts have big rings on them for the future...
