Events around Santa Barbara
Stronger Together for Neurodiverse Youth is a one-day, in-person retreat designed for everyone involved in the care, education, and growth of neurodiverse youth in Santa Barbara County. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, school administrator, or provider, this event offers practical tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of shared purpose. Participants will explore inclusive …
See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.
See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.
See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
Get into the Halloween spirit at the Zoo with safe trick-or-treating and “monster-ous” fun! Tasty treats and beverages are available for purchase.
As dusk falls over the lush flora of the jungle, the animals come out to play. Fireflies dance through the air and poison dart frogs serenade the landscape as panthers, pythons, and other creatures of the night begin their stealthy adventures. Join us on the hilltop to witness the Santa Barbara night come to life. …
Celebrate the spirit of Old Spanish Days Fiesta at DIGS at the Santa Barbara Zoo, on August 1! DIGS is Fiesta’s wildest party, featuring food from local restaurants, margaritas, live music, and dancing on the Zoo’s iconic hilltop. Wear your finest Fiesta attire and enjoy a summer evening at the Zoo. The fare and libations pair …
The Santa Barbara Zoo announces the return of Zoo Brew, the annual fundraiser that caters to beer and zoo lovers alike, on Saturday, June 1 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with a VIP hour from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Guests are in for a “wild” day of sipping on a whole herd of beverages and …
Princess and Pirate Weekend is fun for the whole community, featuring meet-and-greets with everyone’s favorite fairytale characters, photo opportunities, special crafts and activities, animal encounters, fairytale storytime, keeper talks, Theater Gone Wild live stage shows, bounce houses and more! It’s also a chance to learn more about frog conservation efforts.
See the Zoo in a whole new light at ZooLights! Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world. Discover ocean animals, beautiful birds, …