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Recycle Your Old Device, Receive FREE Admission | Santa Ana Zoo
February 1–28: Recycle eligible electronic devices at the Santa Ana Zoo and receive one free same-day admission per device. Offer valid during February 2026 only. FREE!
Snow Days with the Critters | Santa Ana Zoo
December 21: Watch zoo animals enjoy snowy treats, join a scavenger hunt, and explore hands-on wildlife activities during this frosty family day.
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Chemistry Day at Santa Ana Zoo
October 19: Local college students will guide kids through exciting chemistry experiments and interactive exhibits exploring this year’s theme, The Hidden Life of Spices.
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
October 18-19 & 25-26: Halloween family festival including trick-or-treating, lights & decorations, nocturnal animal presentations, scavenger hunt, and rides (ride tickets required).
Santa Ana Zoo Birthday Party
March 15: Join Santa Ana Zoo for their birthday party celebration with an all-zoo scavenger hunt with animal education activities. Plus, see the animals get "birthday enrichment treats!"
Party for the Planet at the Santa Ana Zoo
MAY 19: Celebrate Earth Day and Endangered Species Day with a scavenger hunt and special activities.
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