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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.
Santa Ana Zoo Birthday Party
March 16: 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.
Zoo Birthday Celebration at the Santa Ana Zoo
March 14 and 15: Celebrate the Santa Ana Zoo's birthday with birthday-themed crafts, games, animal presentations, entertaining shows, and live entertainment.
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