Booking

Field Trips and Group Reservations

Bring your herd, flock, or pack to the Santa Barbara Zoo!

Are you looking for a wild field trip or group experience? The outdoor learning experience at the Santa Barbara Zoo complements your in-class lessons or study project while your students get first-hand knowledge of the natural world. Enhance your trip with a giraffe feeding, train ride, animal encounter, or a visit to the animal kitchen. See more information about these options below. We look forward to seeing your school or group!

 For more information, please contact reservations at admissions@sbzoo.org or phone: (805) 962-5339

 

 

Admission Tickets

Train Ride Tickets Group Reservation

Take a ride "around the world" in ten minutes! The Zoo Train is a family favorite, filled with fun facts about our animals, conservation efforts, historic information, and a behind-the-scenes look at some of our exhibits.

Open daily from 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, weather permitting.

Duration Full Day

Price: $4.00
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Giraffe Feeding Group Reservation

Get up close and personal with the tallest residents of the Zoo! Hand feed Masai giraffes and have the experience of a lifetime.
Please call ahead to check on giraffe feeding schedule and times or check at the admissions upon your arrival; feeding schedule is flexible based on the animals’ behavior and therefore not guaranteed.

Open weekdays

 

Duration 30 Mins.

Price: $5.00
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