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
Have you heard?!??!? Brew at the Zoo is back!
Join us on Saturday, June 08, 2024 for curated brew tastings, food sampling, live music and of course.... animals!
Tickets available NOW via link on bio!
#brewatthesantaanazoo #brewatthezoo #santaanazoo
What are all those little black worms???
Caterpillars! Mourning cloak caterpillars are making their way up and down Elm trees in search of food and safe places to build their chrysalis.
Keep an eye out and watch your step as you explore the zoo!
Psst.... Flight! A live butterfly experience is opening soon.... keep an eye out for more details!
#caterpillar #butterfly #mourningcloakbutterfly
Running into the holiday weekend like..... a pair of Emperor tamarins in their new habitat tunnel!
#holidayweekend #emperortamarin #squeak #tamarinmonkey
Never too cold for a bath with Orinoco Goose, Ryan!
Video by Zookeeper Jamie
#orinocogoose #goose #bathtime
The Santa Ana Zoo is so thankful for all the amazing animals and people that impact our Zoo family.
Thank you to our guests, members, donors, volunteers, Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, City of Santa Ana and all Zoo staff. Your hard work and support make conservation programs, animal care and nature connections happen every day.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
The Zoo is closed today, Nov 23 and will resume regular hours tomorrow, Nov 24.
Video of prehensile tailed porcupine "JP" enjoying a pumpkin treat by Zookeeper Matt
#thankful #Thanksgiving #pumpkin #prehensiletailedporcupine #porcupine
World Anteater Day celebrates the unique adaptations of these amazing animals and raises awareness for their conservation.
Did you know that an anteaters tongue is nearly 2 feet long and covered in sticky saliva? This helps them reach insects and other food in long, skinny openings such as termite mounds.
How can you help anteaters? Use caution when traveling through grassy areas! In their native habitat of Central and South America, anteaters are at risk of collisions. Closer to home, drivers should be on the lookout for wild and domesticated animals crosing the roads.
Enjoy a little video of one of our anteaters exploring a pumpkin as part of their enrichment... check out that tongue!
#worldanteaterday #giantanteater #pumpkin #anteatertongue #anteater
What happens to the pumpkins after Boo at the Zoo? They become great enrichment for our animals!
Zookeepers give different forms of enrichment to all of our animals every day to stimulate natural activities and help keep them mentally and physically healthy.
What happened when our Radiated tortoises were each given their own miniature pumpkins?
Video by Zookeeper Matt.
#pumpkin #radiatedtortoise #enrichment
What's This?!??!! It's the last weekend of Boo at the Zoo!
The white-faced whistling ducks found their perfect pumpkin and are ready for an exciting weekend!
Boo at the Zoo tickets are available via the link in bio.
Already have your tickets? Just show your receipt and ID at entry to check in.
Video by Zookeeper Matt.
#booatthesantaanazoo #booatthezoo #whitefacedwhistlingduck #duck #pumpkin
Who's excited for Boo at the Zoo?!?!?!
Boo at the Santa Ana Zoo continues this weekend and tickets are still available on-line (link in bio).
Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29, 2023 5:30-7:30pm
Already have tickets or a reservation? Your email receipt/confirmation is your ticket!
Video by Zookeeper Sabrina
#booatthesantaanazoo #booatthezoo #emperortamarin #pumpkin #monkey
Time for a pumpkin treat!
A tiny pumpkin makes a special seasonal treat for our camels and enrichment keeps them healthy mentally and physically.
Are you ready for Boo at the Zoo?
Tickets are still available for purchase through our web-site, link in bio.
Video by Keeper Jamie.
#booatthesantaanazoo #booatthezoo #camel #pumpkin #bobbingforpumpkins
It's hot out there, so we take many steps at the zoo to keep the animals cool. Some animals like the goats enjoy ice, and others enjoy shade and misters.
Trying to drink your favorite beers, while supporting a good cause? 🍺 🐒
Look no further than the Santa Ana Zoo’s very own Brew at the Zoo event, Friday July 28, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. This event will be for ages 21+, include unlimited tastings, and have all proceeds benefit zoo improvements and education. Check out the latest brewery who will be in attendance, @stereobrewing. Stereo Brewing is an “independent brewery making remixes of classic styles.” They are best known for beers that are “hop forward, reimagined classic, and crisp light delights.” Make sure to try their one of a kind drinks and find out what made them such a hit!
Thank you to Stereo Brewing for being a part of this special event. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the linktree in bio. @cityofsantaana @santaanaparks
There’s only 2 more days left until our first ever Brew at the Zoo fundraiser event and we can’t wait to see vou all there! 🦥🍺
We are happy to announce that @leftcoastbrewing_irvine will be in attendance and bringing you their best craft beers. Left Coast Brewing is a family owned and operated brewery with locations in San Clemente and Irvine. They specialize in “IPAs & ales, with a bright, spacious taproom & visiting food trucks.” Don’t miss your chance to meet them this Friday from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Santa Ana Zoo.
Thank you to the Left Coast Brewing for being a part of this special event. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the linktree in bio. @santaanaparks @cityofsantaana
Summer in Santa Ana happening and the Brew at the Zoo event is approaching fast! 🍻 🐐
This event is in high demand, don’t miss your chance to purchase your tickets while they’re still available.
Check out the latest brewery to join our event, @santaanariverbrewing. The Santa Ana River Brewing Company is located on Warner Ave, between the streets of Fairview and Harbor. This brewery specializes in “crafting hop-forward ales in the great tradition of west coast brewing, with the ultimate goal of offering unique takes on classic styles.” Get ready to try some of the hoppiest beers they have to offer over at the Santa Ana Zoo. Thank you to Santa Ana River Brewing Company for being a part of this year’s first ever #SantaAnaBrewattheZoo! To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the linktree in bio. @santaanaparks @cityofsantaana
Get excited as Santa Ana’s very own @cervezacito brewery will be at our Brew at the Zoo special event! 🍺 🦉
This event is approaching fast and will happen on Friday, July 28! Don’t miss your chance to purchase tickets for this first of its kind fundraiser event over at the #SantaAnaZoo, and sample the best of Cerveza Cito Brewery’s beers. Cerveza Cito is a brewery located right in the heart of downtown Santa Ana who “specializes in bringing Latin flavors to the world of craft beer!”
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the linktree in bio. @santaanaparks @cityofsantaana
Everyone, everywhere, is looking forward to next month’s Brew at the Zoo event! 🦜🍻
Tickets are selling fast as your favorite breweries are getting ready to pour up some tasty beers. @everywherebeerco will be there with some of their most popular beers! Everywhere is a new brewery located in Orange who strive to “create a highly diverse and passionate community.” Thank you to the Everywhere team for being a part of this year’s first ever #SantaAnaBrewattheZoo!
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit the linktree in bio. @santaanaparks @cityofsantaana
Immerse yourself in a world of color, a world of movement, and a world of flight. Experience hundreds of butterflies from around the world and learn about our native pollinators too! Species change regularly and there is always something new to see. #butterflies #pollinators #thesantaanazoo