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.

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Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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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).

Dates:
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo
Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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Cost:
$30 – $35

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.

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Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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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!"

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Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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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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Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana

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.

Dates:
Location:
Santa Ana Zoo 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
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Cost:
$9 – $12

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