The Santa Barbara Zoo gets ready for Boo at the Zoo with Dr. Frogenstein
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Dr. Frogenstein is supposed to be getting ready for Boo at the Zoo in Santa Barbara. After all, he is the star of the show.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo opens new Conservation Hub
Santa Barbara Zoo is getting ready to announce its new Conservation…
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Endangered coastal birds released at Coal Oil Point Reserve in Goleta
The Santa Barbara Zoo is working in collaboration with UCSB and US Fish & Wildlife to release 11 snowy plover chicks at the Coal Oil Point…
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Santa Barbara Zoo mourns loss of elderly Masai giraffe Audrey Monday
The Santa Barbara Zoo mourned the loss of a long-time animal member after the passing of elderly Masai giraffe Audrey on Monday.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes three new Humboldt baby penguins
The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed three new Humboldt penguin chicks to its animal family on…
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Santa Barbara Zoo’s new goat brushing encounter
The Santa Barbara Zoo got a new encounter that promises to bring fun and education to visitors of all…
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Santa Barbara Zoo invites public to vote on a name for new baby giraffe
The Santa Barbara Zoo is inviting the public to vote on one of two name options for a baby giraffe calf born last month: Malia or…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes its newest giraffe calf
Santa Barbara Zoo’s newest Masai giraffe was born just four weeks ago on Nov. 2, and though she doesn’t have a name just yet, zoo workers said…
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“Zoo Lights” Illuminates Santa Barbara Zoo for Second Year
With roughly 50,000 led bulbs, “Zoo Lights” allows visitors to experience the Santa Barbara Zoo in a completely different…
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Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes new giraffe calf
There is a special new resident at the Santa Barbara Zoo. On Thursday, Aida, an endangered Masai Giraffe, gave birth to a healthy female calf who is…
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Meet Santa Barbara Zoo’s newest addition: Raj the red panda
Since his arrival, Raj has been acclimating behind the scenes while his habitat underwent renovations to become his new home that he now shares with…
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Santa Barbara Zoo opens new Ranger Station attraction
The Santa Barbara Zoo has a brand new experiential space officially open to the public, the Ranger Station.…
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Tourism outlook has new options for disabled visitors and a strong 2023 is expected after a cold and wet start to the year
Travel and tourism is still expected to be strong in 2023 despite the cold weather start to the year. This includes multi-day visits, day trippers…
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Santa Barbara Zoo launches educational partnership with CSU Channel Islands
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) and the Santa Barbara Zoo are partnering to create academic opportunities for…
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Santa Barbara Zoo hosts “Princess and Pirate Weekend” to raise awareness about frog conservation
The Santa Barbara Zoo hosted “Princess and Pirate Weekend” on…
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Iconic Santa Barbara Zoo Masai Giraffe Michael has died at the age of 16
The Santa Barbara Zoo announced the beloved well-known elder Masai Giraffe Michael who assisted in maintaining a healthy population of the species…
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The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomes Goeldi monkeys George and Jimi
Two new Goeldi’s monkey brothers named George Michael and Jimi move into their new home at the Santa Barbara Zoo.…
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Boo at the Zoo returns to Santa Barbara after two years for Halloween weekend
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Boo at the Zoo finally makes its long-anticipated return to the Santa Barbara Zoo.…
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Santa Barbara Zoo Hosts “Zoo for All” party for kids
The Santa Barbara Zoo is hosting “Zoo For All,” an after- hours party for kids, on Friday at 4…
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Santa Barbara Zoo Director set to retire at the end of September
Santa Barbara Zoo Director Nancy McToldridge is set to retire her four-decade career at the zoo at the end of the month.…
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