Animals Archives

Sunny, with a chance of Great White sharks in Southern California

December 9, 2024 5:20 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - They're one of nature's most feared creatures. “If I was face to face with a great white shark ... I’d be pretty scared,"… Continue Reading

Meet Cota! The Newest Addition to Santa Barbara Police Department’s Wellness Program

October 9, 2025 4:44 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – While officers from the Santa Barbara Police Department (SBPD) continue their work throughout the city, a new… Continue Reading

Cheering on the ‘Chimp Champ,’ Animal lovers pay tribute to Jane Goodall at the Santa Barbara Zoo

October 2, 2025 8:56 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Jane Goodall was an animal advocate most famous for her work with chimpanzees. She didn’t just talk to chimps. She… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosts ‘Girls in Ocean Science’ Conference

September 28, 2025 8:44 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum hosted the 'Girls In Ocean Science' Conference over the weekend. Orgianizers hope… Continue Reading

Summer Solstice hosts Kick-Off Celebration

September 20, 2025 11:38 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The people behind the popular Solstice Parade in Santa Barbara are already preparing for the next one. They held a… Continue Reading

The Morning News orders extra Queso with SB Humane

September 18, 2025 8:26 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Santa Barbara Humane joined your Morning News with special guest Queso! Queso is a terrier pup coming up on 8 weeks… Continue Reading

Pismo Beach Welcomes Corgis and their Two Legged Friends

September 13, 2025 11:49 pm Tracy Lehr

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) – Pismo Beach Corgi Nation Vacation is underway. Corgis wearing all kinds of beach attire are competing and playing on… Continue Reading

Dog Park Drawings are out in Carpinteria for a Permanent Off-Leash Site

September 11, 2025 10:36 am John Palminteri

The proposed off-leash dog park in Carpinteria is up for review. Designs can be commented on by the… Continue Reading

Training Tails: La Posada Launches Pet Program for Residents in Santa Barbara

September 3, 2025 11:34 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A new partnership is bringing pet-friendly training right here to La Posada in Santa Barbara. “ You know being unhoused… Continue Reading

Californians Urged to Observe and Report Monarch Butterfly Sightings

September 4, 2025 11:57 am News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from California State Parks Foundation urging California residents to be on the look out for Monarch Butterflies SAN… Continue Reading

Tickets on Sale Now for the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo”

September 1, 2025 1:54 pm News Channel 3-12

ATASCADERO, Calif. – The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo are excited as the weekend approaches for the 12th Annual “Brew at the Zoo!”… Continue Reading

Woods Humane Society Announces 3rd Annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest

September 1, 2025 1:38 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Woods Humane Society regarding their 3rd annual Pets of the Year Calendar Contest SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. –… Continue Reading

Meet Cota! The New Santa Barbara Police Department Support Canine

August 29, 2025 4:28 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Meet Santa Barbara Police Department's newest hire – Cota the new Support Canine! Cota's role in the department is to… Continue Reading

Baby Mongoose Lemur Makes Public Debut at the Central Coast Zoo!

August 27, 2025 6:13 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the Central Coast Zoo regarding the arrival of their newest resident, Koba, the baby mongoose lemur! ATASCADERO,… Continue Reading

Miramar Best in Show Dog Event Returns to Montecito for 4th Year

August 24, 2025 7:53 pm Andie Lopez Bornet

MONTECITO, Calif. – It’s the event that keeps bringing people back every year with their furry friends. The 4th annual Miramar Best in Show took… Continue Reading

Community Asked to Foster or Adopt as Local Shelters Improve Facilities

August 21, 2025 5:17 pm News Channel 3-12

Below is a press release from the County of Santa Barbara Health Department, Animal Services regarding them seeking the community's help as local… Continue Reading

Cooper From Santa Barbara Humane Joins Your Morning News

August 21, 2025 8:38 am Michael Yu

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Santa Barbara Humane Chief Operating Officer joined your morning news once again with Cooper, a 2-month old golden-retriever… Continue Reading

Hollywood Beach Neighbors Oppose Impacts from Army Corps of Engineers Proposal

August 10, 2025 9:36 pm Tracy Lehr, Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – Hollywood Beach homeowners have plastered their Ventura County neighborhood near Oxnard with signs opposing an Army Corps of… Continue Reading

DIGS! at the Zoo sells out for third consecutive year

July 31, 2025 11:10 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—It was a sold out affair as hundreds of people made their way to the Celebration of Dignitaries, so called for the local… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Zoo to Open New Tropical Wonders Exhibit Featuring 12-foot Burmese Python

July 23, 2025 7:14 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s heating up at the Santa Barbara Zoo. But not because of the weather. A brand-new exhibit called Tropical Wonders… Continue Reading