Explore, sketch, and write about the natural world--no experience necessary.
Meet at ECO Center building (600 E. Memory Ln., Santa Ana).
#NatureJournal #ExploringNature #NatureConnection #SantiagoCreekECOCenter @SantaAnaParks @CityOfSantaAna
Zoo ECO Park Pop-Ups are back!
Coming to a Park near YOU, enjoy FREE activities to explore nature presented by Zoo staff.
#santaanazoo #zooatthepark #parkprogram @santaanaparks
With the construction in Santiago Park, Creekside Storytime has moved! Let's walk to the new storytime spot together.
#StoryTime #OCKids #SantiagoCreekECOCenter @SantaAnaParks @CityOfSantaAna
Enjoying the sunshine on the first day of Winter!
A laysan teal (laysan duck) enjoys a bath in the top of the waterfall of the Colors of the Amazon Aviary.
#wintersunshine #firstdayofwinter #laysanteal #laysanduck #socalwinter
Pumpkin season means special enrichment for our animals!
Animal Care staff provide unique items, scents, textures and experiences for our animals every day. This helps keep them mentally and physically healthy.
Keep an eye out for pumpkin enrichment throughout the season!
Looking for a place for your pumpkins? Smash them into compost at home or at Santa Ana Community Gardens pumpkin smash! @santaanaparks
#pumpkinsmash #pumpkinenrichment #enrichment #guineahog #pig
Boo at the Zoo continues this weekend!
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Saturday, Oct 26 and Sunday, Oct 27
Tickets available at santaanazoo.org or via link in bio.
#booatthezoo #booatthesantaanazoo
Join us in wearing orange shirts and for Story Time on September 29, 30, and October 2 to honor the children who did not return home and to support the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.
#everychildmatters
#orangeshirtday
Flight! A live butterfly experience is closing Sept 30.
The tropical butterflies will return next Spring!
#flightatsantaanazoo #flightbutterflyhabitat
Open daily and included in zoo admission.
Join the virtual waitlist and enjoy the zoo while you wait!
#flightatsantaanazoo #flightbutterflyhabitat
Happy munching on World Porcupine Day!
Did you know:
- porcupines are rodents with continuously growing teeth
- there are 2 groups including 30 different species found around the world
- over 30,000 quills cover their bodies and help protect them from predators
- porcupines cannot throw their quills
- porcupines can be terrestrial (live on the land) and arboreal (live mostly in trees)
Learn more and visit "JP" the prehensile-tailed porcupine in the Crean Family Farm area of the Zoo!
#worldporcupineday #porcupine #prehensiletailedporcupine #quills
Today is the day.... it's Brew at the Zoo!
Saturday, June 08, 2024 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
This adults-only fundraiser features a curated list of breweries for sampling, food tasting, live music and a commemorative tasting glass. Best of all, all proceeds go towards zoo improvements!
Come explore the zoo, enjoy the animals and atmosphere and find your new favorite brew!
Tickets are still available! Santa Ana Zoo members and Santa Ana residents can purchase discounted admission, verification required for admittance. This event is for adults only, age 21+, and ID ticket verification will be required at the door.
Tickets available at: https://santaanazoo.ticketsauce.com/e/brew-at-the-zoo-2024/tickets (linked in bio)
#brewatthezoo #santaanazoo #zoo #recreation #craftbeer #fundraiser #santaanaevents #brewery #orangecounty #travelsantaana #orangecountyevents @santaanaparks @cityofsantaana #theredoesnotexistbrewery #thirdwindowbrewing #farfieldbrewing #stationcraftdp #docentbrewing #honeypotmeadery #pfeifferbrewingcompany #thebruery #radiantbeerco #greencheekbeer #gunwhaleales #santaanariverbrewing
#everywherebeerco #cervezacito #rombeercompany
#santaanazoobrew2024
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is a 20-acre zoo focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America.
