“Zoovies” Brings Animal Themed Movies to the Santa Barbara Zoo Hilltop

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The former summertime Drive-In movie nights have shifted in modern times to outside parks and other settings, including the top of the Santa Barbara Zoo.

The summer three-film schedule concludes tonight with the 2016 Walt Disney Animation film 'Zootopia.'   

It screens at twilight. The guests can set up their blankets at 3:30 p.m. and the event begins at 5 p.m.

The zoo staff starts it off with a special talk by one of their zookeepers before the movie begins.

Snacks are available on site.

The grass lawn has a scenic view of the Pacific Ocean right over East Beach and Montecito.

This extra summertime event is included in the regular zoo admission or with a zoo membership.

Already this summer the zoo has shown 'Finding Nemo' and 'The Lion King.'

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