Two mountain lion kittens welcomed at the OC Zoo
ORANGE, Calif.— OC Zoo veterinarians and staff are caring for two mountain lion kittens found outside a Thousand Oaks office complex. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought the two…
Hiking and riding events on OCTA Preserves return beginning this Saturday
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will resume hosting a series of hikes and equestrian rides on some of the county’s most pristine landscapes beginning on Saturday, Sept. 18,…
The Santa Ana Zoo celebrates a Ring-Tailed Lemur’s milestone 35th birthday
Santa Ana, Calif. – The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, invites Zoo guests to join us in celebrating “Isaac” the ring-tailed lemur’s 35th birthday on Saturday,…
Celebrate Arbor Day by posting a pic of your favorite tree in Santa Ana
To celebrate National Arbor Day this Friday, April 30th, take a walk around our beautiful city and post a picture of your favorite tree. During the week of Arbor Day,…
Santa Ana named a Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2020 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is…
Learn about snakes at the Santa Ana Zoo’s next virtual nature lab
Join the Santa Ana Zoo for at-home nature activities! Santa Ana youth in preschool through middle school are invited to sign-up for your kit and join zoo staff for a…
Nearly 300 acres restored to natural habitat by the OCTA, Irvine Ranch Conservancy and OC Parks
A decade in the making, the Bee Flat Canyon Restoration Project sees major improvements, replacing weeds with native vegetation in Orange County foothills ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority, working…
The Santa Ana Zoo’s trees have been recognized as an accredited arboretum
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park’s collection of over 500 trees has been recognized as an accredited arboretum.The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program awarded the Zoo…
O.C. Waste wants you to learn how to compost while you are stuck at home!
Looking for a great activity to break up that stay-at-home boredom? Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week: May 3-9, 2020 with us! Compost increases soil health, reduces methane emissions from landfills…
Celebrate Arbor Day today by planting a tree in Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana has been proudly designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 21 consecutive years for its dedication in maintaining the City’s…
Santa Ana named Tree City USA for 21st year
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Santa Ana a 2019 Tree City USA in recognition of the City’s commitment to effectively incorporating urban forest management in the community. This is…
Volunteers sought for tree planting at Thornton Park this Saturday
Volunteers are needed for a People and Trees tree planting event this Saturday, Feb. 29, at Thornton Park. The tree planting will take place 9-11 a.m. at Thornton Park, 1801…
The Santa Ana Zoo welcomes a baby anteater
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park had a little extra to be thankful for this holiday season, a baby giant anteater. The newest addition to…
Snow Days with the Critters storms into town this weekend at the Santa Ana Zoo
The Santa Ana Zoo’s annual Snow Days with the Critters event will take place Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 15. Watch animals receive icy treats and snow enrichment, listen…
Community tree planting day at the Santa Ana Zoo this Saturday
Community members are invited to join the Santa Ana Zoo as we plant new trees throughout the zoo! On Saturday, November 09, 2019 from 9:00am – 1:00pm over 20 new…