Online tickets purchased in advance are currently required for ALL guests, including Santa Barbara Zoo Members (member tickets are free of charge). To ensure adequate social distancing between guests, attendance is capped each day to limit the total number of guests in the Zoo at one time. No tickets required for children under 2.
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Online tickets are required for all guests and Zoo members during this time while the Zoo operates with limited capacity in order to ensure adequate social distancing between guests.
Pick a day and time to visit, and you will receive an electronic ticket that can be scanned by one of our team members when you arrive.
Guests will not have access to indoor animal and high-touch areas of the Zoo. The Wings of Asia, Tropical Aviary, Eeeww!, Rattlesnake Canyon, Discovery Pavilion, barnyard, and Kallman Children’s Play area will remain temporarily closed. All keeper talks and stage shows are also unavailable until further notice.
updated 3/10/21: All guests ages 3+, even if vaccinated, are required to wear a well-fitted mask (no bandanas as per CDC guidelines) and maintain six feet of distance at all times while on Zoo grounds. Exceptions apply only as mandated by the State of California Department of Public Health.
The Zoo Train will be running on a modified basis. Reserved tickets are required and can be purchased here.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently unable to honor any admission discounts at this time, including free or discounted reciprocal membership from other zoos and aquariums.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently unable to honor any admission discounts at this time.
Multiple food and beverage locations will be available along the path (try our new online ordering!) with limited food options. All food and beverage locations are credit card only.
Yes. Stroller rentals are $7-9 and wheelchair rentals are $7 (SBZ members get $1 off). Available at the Zoo Gift Shop in the courtyard.
While some exhibits and attractions may be closed, guests will still see many of their favorite animals, including leopards, penguins, and giraffes!
Group gatherings have not yet been permitted as per County and State regulations. We are tentatively booking events on a case-by-case basis. Please email the Events department for more information.
Yes, please contact Events by Rincon, the Zoo’s exclusive catering partner, for more information.
Member Questions
Yes, all Santa Barbara Zoo Members require a timed ticket and will need to show their photo ID and reservation confirmation. If you have questions, please contact our membership team.
Please contact member services so we can update your reservation.
No, guests under 2 years old do not need a reservation.
Oh no! We are so sorry you are having trouble, our reservation system can be tricky to navigate. Please contact member services for support.
If you’d like to redeem a gift certificate for SB Zoo membership, please contact the membership team by phone (805) 679-8479 or email.
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