The Santa Barbara Zoo sits on over 30 acres overlooking East Beach on the coast. It is home to over 700 animals which are housed in areas that reflect their natural habitat. The zoo is also part of an international effort to conserve rare and endangered species. Their breeding program has saved several species from extinction. The area is also a park and kids like to climb on the brass statues seen here.

For information please contact the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens at (805) 962-5339.