The Santa Barbara Zoo is now home to a new snow leopard, a nine-year-old male named Layan who comes from the Idaho Falls Zoo.

“Despite their name, snow leopards are also adapted to thrive during the extreme heat of the summer months,” the Santa ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Several new animals have arrived at the Santa Barbara Zoo this month. Ruby the red panda arrived in Santa Barbara in May from Seneca Park Zoo in New York Her birthday is June ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo has welcomed two white-handed gibbons Chanee (pronounced SHAW-nee) and Mel to their new home on Gibbon Island. Gibbons are ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Zoo got a new encounter that promises to bring fun and education to visitors of all ages. The Zoo recently welcomed mini Nubian and Dwarf Nigerian goats. Now, ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo has a new animal encounter for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Zoo officials say their barnyard recently welcomed mini Nubian and dwarf Nigerian goats. Zoo guests are invited to ...

ZOO STAFFERS... are making time for Ruby and Raj to get acquainted in an unhurried way, and Ruby is still getting familiar with her new digs, so cubs may not come along soon. Still, hope for the ...

REVEALING AN "ECOLOGICAL STORY": The zoo shares that while the animals featured in Tropical Wonders were chosen for their "uniqueness and beauty," they also are part of the larger "ecological story," ...

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Zoo Brew, The Santa Barbara Zoo‘s the annual fundraiser that caters to beer and zoo lovers alike will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday, June 1, with a 3-4 p.m. VIP hour. Guests are in for a wild day of sipping ...