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Two new cochinitos from New Zealand are now at the Santa Ana Zoo

Santa Ana, Calif. – The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, invites Zoo guests to welcome the latest residents to our Zoo Family, “Hana” and “Pua,” two Kunekune pigs. These adorable little pigs are settling in to their new home at the Crean Family Farm.

Kunekunes (pronounced “cooney cooney”) are domesticated pigs once thought to be only found in New Zealand living among the Maori people. Today, they are found worldwide, including in the U.S. Kunekunes are identified by their chin tassels, called “piri piri,” and varied coat colors. They can grow to over 200 pounds.

Next time you visit, stop by to see what our new friends are up to. Who is who? “Pua” (meaning “to bloom or flower” in Maori) has a light colored coat, while “Hana” (meaning “to shine, bright, radiant”) has a darker coat.

The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including some of the most interesting and engaging primates, and several endangered species. The parking, park, and grounds are wheel-chair accessible. The Zoo is beautifully landscaped and showcases a wide array of succulents, flowers, and other conservation-friendly varietals. Inside the Zoo there is a wonderful playground with nearby seating for parents and guardians. Also available throughout the Zoo are shaded picnic tables and rest areas. The famous Zoofari Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel operate Friday through Sunday. Guest admission, ride ticket, and gift shop purchases contribute to the Zoo’s conservation funds.

Open daily for admission from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, the Santa Ana Zoo participates in conservation efforts to save local and South American species, including frogs, turtles, and lion tamarins. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13 or visit our website. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

To find out more about Zoo admission and conservation projects or ADOPT an animal, please visit www.santaanazoo.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook, or discover us on Instagram.

State Sen. Umberg got $2M in state funding for the Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Editor Posted in California, Santa Ana Zoo, Tom Umberg Leave a comment

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D – Orange County) presented a check for $2 million to the Santa Ana Zoo for design and construction of a new Education Hub building. The Zoo’s 70th birthday was also celebrated at the event, with cake, cupcakes, and cookies.

“The Santa Ana Zoo’s 70th birthday is the perfect opportunity for us to be here to help expand the Zoo’s mission and outreach capabilities,” said Senator Umberg. He continued to say that, “Direct exposure to the animals and science-based professionals here at the Zoo will impact children like no textbooks can. I’m incredibly proud to have a hand in influencing our next generation of eco-warriors here in Orange County.”

Senator Umberg led the charge on this funding from the State of California that will help the zoo increase its work and outreach to underserved youth in Orange County and involve them in conservation and zoological efforts. The new environmentally sustainable facility will include a flex space, classrooms, and a hub for community volunteers and education coordinators. The classrooms will be flexible in design and layout to maximize their use potential throughout the day and year.

“We’re grateful for Sen. Umberg’s $2 million donation that will help us continue the transformation of the Santa Ana Zoo,” Santa Ana Mayor Vicente Sarmientosaid. “In 2021, Zoo education programs served over 40,000 people, and the Zoo has become an educational resource for not only local schools and teachers, but also community colleges and for university research.”

“The new Education ‘Hive’ will provide a welcoming gateway to the Zoo for school groups, a flexible space for programs, and a home base for education staff and volunteers,” said Lauren Bergh, Curator of Education for the Santa Ana Zoo. “We are thrilled to have a dedicated space to build connections between our community and the natural world through hands-on experiences.”

The Education Hub, nicknamed “the Hive” because it will be buzzing with activity, was conceptualized as a part of the 20-year Master Plan for the Santa Ana Zoo approved by the City Council in 2018. Community surveys in 2020 and 2021 showed widespread support for the Zoo and the desire for additional educational opportunities and programming. The Education Hub is a

The Santa Ana Zoo breaks ground on a new Giant River Otter and Primate Habitat

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Editor Posted in Nature, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A new exhibit that will showcase giant river otters swimming through a waterfall while monkeys play above is coming to the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.

The Santa Ana Zoo had a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday, January 14, for the giant river otter habitat and primate trails renovation and expansion at the Amazon’s Edge exhibit. The $6.6 million project is the most complex that the Zoo has undertaken and will bring new life and an immersive experience for guests and animals alike. It is expected to open in summer 2023.

The project is the first phase of the Zoo’s Master Plan for further development and is made possible by $6 million in parks improvement funds from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency and $600,000 from the Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo in the form of grants and donations.

Zoo visitors will be able to venture to the river’s edge to get up close with the otters in a new underwater viewing area, and get immersed with the monkeys as they trek overhead exploring a new treetop trail system and habitat. Via a series of enclosed exploration routes, the monkeys will have the ability to safely move through a network of see-through mesh trail ways.

Below the trail system, a 15-foot waterfall will spill into a crystal-clear pool where the otters frolic and play. The largest of the otter species, the endangered giant river otter is rarely displayed in zoos. Educational signage throughout the project will provide natural history and conservation information, and will give guests a better understanding of a resource often taken for granted – water.

The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals and is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Zoo is located at 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701. For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit www.santaanazoo.org.

To learn more about the Santa Ana Zoo 20-Year Master Plan, please visit: Master Plan. Follow The Santa Ana Zoo on Instagram and Facebook.

7th Annual O.C. Parent Union School Choice Fair set for Jan. 29 at the S.A. Zoo

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Editor Posted in Education, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

Join Community leaders, parents, education partners, business leaders to celebrate National School Choice Week at the 7th Annual O.C. Parent Union School Choice Fair, on Jan. 29 at the Santa Ana Zoo. This is a free community event with food, entertainment, family activities and Free entrance to the zoo.

Come learn about the quality public school choice options available for K-12 students:

Free Public Education Enrollment Opportunities

District Schools
Public Charter Schools
On-Line Learning
Home school

Where: Santa Ana Zoo
When: Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Please RSVP. For more information please contact: Cecilia Iglesias at 714-573-2208 Email: cecilia@calpolicycenter.org or www.parentunion.org.

Sponsors include:

Free Boo at the Zoo Community Night Tickets now available

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Join the Santa Ana Zoo for special zoo hours on October 22, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., during Boo at the Zoo Community Night. Community night is only available to Santa Ana residents.

During the walk-through experience, visitors can follow a fun Halloween trail through the Zoo. Visitors will discover the “merry, not scary” decorations along the way, making this an activity the whole family can enjoy together, wearing family-friendly costumes and collecting goody bags for each child when leaving the Zoo. The Bean Sprouts “hip and healthy” café will be open and free train rides will be offered on the “Boo”fari Express Train.

Free tickets must be reserved in advance. Space is limited and proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill) will be required upon arrival. Not valid to school or business addresses. To RSVP, please register here.

To purchase Boo at the Zoo admission tickets for additional dates, October 23, 24, 29, or 30, please visit: https://www.santaanazoo.org/boo.htm

For additional information, please call the Zoo at (714) 647-6575.

The Santa Ana Zoo celebrates a Ring-Tailed Lemur’s milestone 35th birthday

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Editor Posted in Nature, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo 2 Comments

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, July 10!

Ring-tailed lemurs are easily identified by their long tails with 13 alternating black and white stripes. While movies may have you thinking about their dance moves, these prosimians are most often found relaxing both in the trees and on the ground of their habitat.

“Isaac” is believed to be the oldest living ring-tailed lemur in the United States at 35 years old. He is in good health, maintaining an active lifestyle with his daughter “Jesse” who was born in 2015. In the wild, ring-tailed lemurs reach an average of 16-19 years old.

Lemurs are some of the most endangered primates in the world with their native habitat in the forests of Madagascar decreasing at an alarming rate. The Santa Ana Zoo participates in a number of conservation programs to help both local and international species, from frogs to lemurs. You can help protect ring-tailed lemurs by making good decisions for wildlife like not using harsh chemicals on your yard or for cleaning, recycling and reusing what you can, and being a responsible pet owner by not considering or adopting wild animals as pets. You can support the Zoo’s animals directly through our Animals Depend on People Too (ADOPT) program. All funds from the ADOPT program go directly to animal care and conservation.

The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including 60 of the most interesting and engaging primates and several endangered species. The parking, park and grounds are wheel-chair accessible. The Zoo is beautifully landscaped and showcases a wide array of succulents, flowers and other conservation-friendly varietals. Inside the Zoo there is a wonderful playground with nearby seating for parents and guardians. Also available throughout the Zoo are picnic tables and rest areas, and tons of shade, as well as the famous Zoofari Express Train, the Conservation Carrousel and the new Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel. Guest admission, ride ticket, and gift shop purchases contribute to the Zoo’s Conservation funds.

Open daily Sunday-Saturday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, the Santa Ana Zoo participates in conservation efforts to save local and South American species, including frogs, turtles, and lion tamarins. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Find out more about Zoo admission and conservation projects or ADOPT an animal, visit www.santaanazoo.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook, or discover us on Instagram.

Disney’s giant animal crackers added to the train at the Santa Ana Zoo

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Editor Posted in Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Santa Ana, Calif. – The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the addition of the “Animal Crackers” from Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train ride at the Zoo!

Heimlich is the cute green caterpillar from the movie “A Bug’s Life” and Heimlich’s Chew Chew Train was an attraction in A Bug’s Land at Disney California Adventure that ran from 2002-2018. Guests rode the train in the shape of Heimlich as he narrated the ride. His tendency to overeat was the theme of the ride as it appeared to eat through oversized portions of food including the animal crackers, candy corn, carrots and watermelon. Each piece of giant food had large bites taken out of it and “smelled” like the food as you rode by them. At the end of the train ride, Heimlich reminded the guests to eat their fruit and vegetables.

Now these giant-sized animal crackers are placed along the Santa Ana Zoo’s Zoofari Express Train ride for all to see after they pass by the turtle pond in the Farm area of the Zoo.

“It’s so special and such a great memory to see these pieces of history from Disney here at the Santa Ana Zoo. Disney was so kind as to donate the sculptures to the Zoo when their ride closed and we are grateful to have them on grounds for all who ride the Train here to enjoy,” says Cathi Decker, Executive Director of Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, “It is an honor that we are able to showcase them once again.”

The Zoofari Express Train Ride continues to play an integral role in raising the funds needed for all the special projects and improvements going on here at our favorite community Zoo including educational programs, breaking ground on new animal habitats, supporting important conservation initiatives, introducing new rides and upgrading service facilities for guests to use and enjoy.

The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including 60 of the most interesting and engaging monkeys and several endangered species. The parking, park and grounds are wheel-chair accessible. The Zoo is beautifully landscaped and showcases a wide array of succulents, flowers and other conservation-friendly varietals. Inside the Zoo there is a wonderful playground with nearby seating for parents and guardians. Also available throughout the Zoo are picnic tables and rest areas, and tons of shade, as well as the famous Zoofari Express Train, the Conservation Carrousel and the new Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel.

Open Wednesday – Sunday from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, the Santa Ana Zoo participates in conservation efforts to save local and South American species, including frogs, turtles, and lion tamarins. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

Find out more about admission to the Zoo and the Zoofari Express Train ride at www.santaanazoo.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook, or discover us on Instagram.

The Santa Ana Zoo has reopened today

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Family, Parks and Recreation, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Zoo is reopening on Sunday, January 31, 2021, from 10 am to 4 p.m.

The Santa Ana Zoo is subject to capacity and with the following safety modifications:

Masks are required for all persons age 2 and up, at all times, unless seated to eat or drink. For details, please click here for details.
The following attractions are OPEN: Exploration Maze, Colors of the Amazon Aviary, Conservation Education Theatre, Primates, Camels, Tierra de las Pampas, Anteaters, Crean Family Farm (cow, pony, new miniature donkeys!), Treetop Toys Giftshop.
The following are closed: Rides, Indoor spaces (Exploration Outpost & Barn), Playground, Beansprouts Café, Goat Yard & all direct animal-contact interactions.

Regular Hours: Wednesday — Sunday, 10am – 4pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). FREE PARKING!

We welcome you back to our Urban Oasis. The Zoo remains a great OUTDOOR place to relax and escape and learn about the natural world.

Your support cares for the wildlife at the Zoo and endangered species worldwide. Thank you for all you do. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Check our website for details on safety protocols before you arrive.

Admission:

Adults (13+) – $12
Children (3 – 12) – $9
Seniors (60+) – $9

The Santa Ana Zoo is open now

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo, “Home of the 50 Monkeys,” announced that it is open as an outdoor experience from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Parking is free. Zoo Members and children under age 3 are also free. Adults are just $12 each and Children ages (3-12) are just $9 each. You came as a kid, now come back with yours!

“For 68 years The Santa Ana Zoo has remained one of Southern California’s most memorable places for families and friends to come together, enjoy wildlife and learn about conservation and the wonders of nature,” says FOSAZ Executive Director Cathi Decker. “We are thrilled to share our outdoor experience and unique animals with the community.”

Also a scientific study shows that a zoo visit is good for your health. Walking through a zoo can elicit positive changes in physiological and psychological measures of health and well-being of visitors. The study titled “Changes in human health parameters associated with an immersive exhibit experience at a zoological institution” was published on April 17, 2020 by St. Louis Zoo researchers. The evidence from the study supports the role of zoos and other green spaces in providing health benefits to zoo visitors. “We need the human-animal-nature bond to ensure public health,” noted Dr. Deem, senior author of the study. The study shows how blood pressure, tension levels, energy and happiness all improve from a walk through a zoo with natural space and encounters with animals. So the next time you are planning an outing, think about improving your health by visiting the Santa Ana Zoo for a beautiful stroll through lush green walkways and the amazing feeling of looking into one of our majestic animals, like the howler monkey, anteater or guanaco.

The Zoo is taking all the precautions and measures to make sure that your visit will be safe. Social distancing, hand sanitizing stations and facial masks will be in effect to protect each other and the animals.

The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including 60 of the most interesting and engaging monkeys and several endangered species, like the golden lion tamarins. The Zoo is open Wed-Sun from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Closed Mon-Tues, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x10 or visit the Website. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

For more information about the Zoo call 714-836-4000 or visit our website at: www.santaanazoo.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook, or discover us on Instagram.

Learn about snakes at the Santa Ana Zoo’s next virtual nature lab

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Editor Posted in Nature, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

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 FREE virtual program.

Community Connections: The Zoo & You is a new program dedicated to connecting the zoo to our community through fun, interactive programs for youth of all ages. Nature Lab programs include kits of all of the materials needed to complete activities during a live, Zoom session with zoo staff. Participants will love getting their hands dirty as they investigate, observe, construct and share their discoveries.

Slither into the world of snakes! Reserve your kit and mark your calendar to discover why snakes are so important to our environment!

Sign-Up: Visit https://forms.gle/V37Mxd98vCExTbLR7 to reserve your activity kit. Kits are designated for students in preschool through 2nd grade or 3rd grade through middle school.

Confirm: A confirmation email will be sent letting you know when your kit is in the mail. When registration is full, a wait list will be created for the next program.

Log-On: Log on to Zoom on Saturday, Nov. 21, with the information in your kit to join the LIVE program for your grade level with zoo staff and special animal guests!

The Santa Ana Zoo steps up to help animals evacuated from the O.C. Zoo

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Zoo is providing shelter for about 150 animals from Orange County Zoo in Irvine Regional Park that were evacuated on Oct. 26 because of the Silverado and Blue Ridge wildfires. Animals were evacuated and transported by 25 County staff and assisted by 12 City staff upon arrival at Santa Ana Zoo.

The evacuated animals range in size from bears and mountain lions to Madagascar hissing cockroaches and a desert hairy scorpion. The Santa Ana Zoo is using off-exhibit holding and indoor spaces to provide the animals with safe and comfortable temporary homes until it is safe for them to return to Orange County Zoo.

As in 2017 when the OC Zoo evacuated during the 2017 Santiago fire, the Santa Ana Zoo is proud to be part of a supportive community and to provide aid to its zoo neighbors.

Free Boo at the Zoo community nights for Santa Ana residents

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Editor Posted in Entertainment, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities 1 Comment

Santa Ana residents can join the Santa Ana Zoo for special zoo hours on Oct. 26 and 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., during Boo at the Zoo Community Nights.

Due to current COVID-19 recommendations and to create an allergy-friendly experience, goody bags will not include candy.

Community Nights on Oct. 26 and 27 are only available to Santa Ana residents. Free tickets must be reserved in advance. Choose your admission time, 5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill) will be required upon arrival. Not valid for school or business addresses.

To RSVP, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-at-the-zoo-community-nights-tickets-124355184705

Face Covering Policy: All guests 2 years of age and older must wear face coverings while in the zoo, including guests who choose to wear costumes. Masks that are part of a Halloween costume do not replace COVID compliant face coverings.

To purchase admission tickets for additional dates, October 28-31, please visit:
www.santaanazoo.org/boo.htm

For additional information, please call the Zoo at (714) 647-6575.

Boo en el Zoológico Noches Comunitarias para Residentes de Santa Ana

Los residentes de Santa Ana pueden reunirse al zoológico de Santa Ana para el horario especial del evento, Boo en el Zoológico Noches Comunitarias, el 26 y 27 de octubre de 5:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.

Durante la experiencia de recorrido, los visitantes pueden seguir un divertido sendero de Halloween a través del zoológico. Los visitantes descubrirán las decoraciones “alegres, no aterradoras” a lo largo del camino, haciendo de esta una actividad que toda la familia puede disfrutar junta, vistiendose en disfraces familiares y recolectando bolsas de obsequios para cada niño al salir del zoológico. Debido a las recomendaciones actuales de COVID y para crear una experiencia apta para personas alérgicas, las bolsas de golosinas no incluirán dulces.

Las noches comunitarias del 26 y 27 de octubre solo están disponibles para los residentes de Santa Ana. Las entradas gratuitas deben reservarse con anticipación. Elija su hora de admisión, las 5:30 p.m. o las 6:30 p.m. El espacio es limitado y se requerirá prueba de residencia (licencia de conducir, factura de servicios públicos) a la llegada. No válido para direcciones escolares o comerciales. Para confirmar su asistencia, visite:
www.eventbrite.com/e/boo-at-the-zoo-community-nights-tickets-124355184705

Política de cubiertas faciales: Todos los visitantes de 2 años de edad o más deben usar cubierta facial mientras estén en el zoológico, incluidos los invitados que decidan usar disfraces. Las máscaras que forman parte de un disfraz de Halloween no reemplazan las mascarillas faciales que cumplen con COVID.

Para comprar boletos de admisión para fechas adicionales, del 28 al 31 de octubre, visite: www.santaanazoo.org/boo.htm

Para obtener información adicional, llame al zoológico al (714) 647-6575.

Free Santa Ana Zoo virtual program for your kids

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Editor Posted in Education, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

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 FREE virtual program.

Tiptoe into the world of spiders and tarantulas on Saturday, Oct. 10! Reserve your kit and mark your calendar to discover why these arachnids are so important to our environment!

Sign-Up:

Visit https://forms.gle/V37Mxd98vCExTbLR7 to reserve your activity kit. Kits are designated for students in preschool – 2nd grade or 3rd grade through middle school.

Confirm:

A confirmation email will be sent letting you know when your kit is in the mail. When registration is full, a wait list will be created for the next program.

Log-On:

Log-on to Zoom on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the information in your kit to join the LIVE program for your grade level with zoo staff and a special animal guest!

Questions? Please submit all questions using the registration form.

The Santa Ana Zoo reopens today, Sept. 9

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Editor Posted in Civic Affairs, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo, Youth Activities Leave a comment

After closing its gates on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Santa Ana Zoo is ready to safely reopen to the general public and its members today, September 9, 2020.

The Zoo will be reopening with a modified schedule. Open hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Monday and Tuesday and last admission is at 4 p.m.)

During the closure, the Zoo worked on creating a safe, modified reopening experience for its guests that conforms with State of California guidance for the museum sector. Changes include limited capacity, closure of indoor and high-touch spaces, requirement of face coverings, and supplemental signage throughout the zoo.

What Guests Can Expect:
• First-come, first-served entry based on capacity
• Required face coverings for all Zoo staff, volunteers and guests (ages 2 and older)
• Enhanced cleaning procedures for high-contact surfaces and restrooms
• Additional hand sanitizer or hand-washing stations available at various locations throughout the Zoo
• New traffic flows and pathways throughout the Zoo to allow for physical distancing
• Physical distancing reminders, markers and physical barriers placed throughout the Zoo
• The closure of high-touch areas such as the playground, dung beetle maze, Colors of the Amazon bird aviary, and the goat contact yard at the Crean Family Farm Children’s Zoo
• The closure of rides including the Zoofari Express Train, Conservation Carrousel, and 50 Monkeys Ferris Wheel
• The closure of indoor exhibit spaces including the Exploration Outpost

For additional information, please visit: www.santaanazoo.org or follow the Santa Ana Zoo on social media.

El Zoológico de Santa Ana reabre hoy 9 de septiembre

Después de cerrar el 16 de marzo, 2020, debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, el Zoológico de Santa Ana está listo para reabrir sus puertas sus miembros y público en general hoy 9 de septiembre, 2020.

El zoo abrirá en horario modificado. Las horas de operación son de miércoles a domingo de 10 de la mañana a las 5 de la tarde (cerrado el lunes y el martes y la última admisión es a las 4 de la tarde).

Durante el cierre, el zoológico trabajó en la creación de una experiencia de reapertura modificada y segura para sus visitantes que cumple con las pautas del estado de California para el sector de museos. Los cambios incluyen capacidad limitada, cierre de espacios interiores y de alto contacto, requerimiento de cubiertas faciales y señalización complementaria en todo el zoológico.

Los visitantes deben esperar:
• Entrar por orden de llegada en base a capacidad
• Requerimiento de cobertura facial para todos los empleados, voluntarios y visitantes (mayores de 2 años)
• Procedimientos de limpieza mejorados para baños y superficies de alto contacto
• Desinfectante de manos adicional o estaciones de lavado de manos disponibles en varios lugares del zoológico
• Nuevos flujos de tráfico y caminos en todo el zoológico para permitir el distanciamiento físico.
• Recordatorios de distanciamiento físico y marcadores y barreras físicas colocadas por todo el zoológico.
• El cierre de áreas de alto contacto como el patio de recreo, el laberinto de escarabajos, el aviario Colores del Amazonas y el corral de contacto con cabras en la granja zoológico infantil de la familia Crean
• El cierre de atracciones como el Tren Expreso Zoofari, el Carrusel de Conservación y la Rueda de los 50 monos.
• El cierre de los espacios de exhibición interiores, incluido el Puesto de Exploración.

Para obtener información adicional, visite www.santaanazoo.org o siga al Zoológico de Santa Ana en las redes sociales.

Santa Ana kids can sign up for a new Santa Ana Zoo virtual program

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Editor Posted in Education, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Santa Ana Zoo Leave a comment

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 FREE virtual program.

Community Connections: The Zoo & You is a new program dedicated to connecting the zoo to our community through fun, interactive programs for youth of all ages. Nature Lab programs include kits of all of the materials needed to complete activities during a live Zoom session with zoo staff. Participants will love getting their hands dirty as they investigate, observe, construct and share their discoveries.

Whooooo is ready to fly into the world of owls? Reserve your kit and mark your calendar to discover why owls are so important to our environment!

Sign Up:
Visit https://forms.gle/V37Mxd98vCExTbLR7 to reserve your activity kit and get your confirmation. Kits are designated for students in preschool through 2nd grade or 3rd grade through middle school.

Pick Up:
Ask a grown-up to help you pick up your kit from the Santa Ana Zoo parking lot (drive-thru only) on Saturday, July 25, at the designated time.

Log On:
Log on to Zoom on Saturday, Aug. 1, with the information in your kit to join the LIVE program for your grade level with zoo staff and a special animal guest!

Questions? Please submit all questions using the registration form.

Note: This kit contains an owl pellet activity. We recommend that children with sensitivities to feathers or fur sign up for a different program. Please request to be put on the waitlist for future kit programs.