California Family Destination Guide

The Santa Barbara Zoo is the best medium size zoo in Southern California. With 30 acres and over 500 animals plus it’s scenic location the zoo is a wonderful place to spend the day. The Zoo is the perfect size for kids, plenty of room to run around but not so big that they will get bored with all the walking. There are some really excellent displays thanks to the generous donations by the membership of the zoo. Known as one of the world’s most beautiful zoos, the Santa Barbara Zoo is located in a lush botanic garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There is a fun miniature train which takes passengers on a loop around the zoo. The Santa Barbara Zoo is a wonderful place to spend the day with kids.  The Zoo is located in Santa Barbara, CA, approximately 90 miles north of Los Angeles, 25 minutes north of Ventura, and 40 miles south of Solvang.
From the South on U.S. 101: Take the Hot Springs/Cabrillo Boulevard exit. Turn left on Cabrillo and continue to the first stop light. Turn right on Niños Drive. The entrance is on the right side across from the playing fields.
From the North on U.S. 101: Take the Milpas Street exit. Turn right on Milpas Street and turn left on Cabrillo Boulevard. Turn left at the first light, which is Niños Drive. The entrance is on the right side across from the playing fields. Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.


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