The Santa Barbara Zoo is open daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (fall/winter); 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (spring/summer); and 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. The Zoo closes early for some special events. Your reservation time is the earliest entry time, and has no late cut-off. Last admission at 4 PM/6 PM depending on seasonal hours. Tickets are non-refundable. You will save $2/ticket when you buy online!

 
Please note: the gorillas have an early bedtime and will not be out after 4:30 PM.

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The Santa Barbara Zoo is open daily 9 AM to 5 PM (fall/winter); 9 AM to 7 PM (spring/summer); and 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. The Zoo closes early for some special events. Your reservation time is the earliest entry time, and has no late cut-off. Last admission at 4:30 PM/6:30 PM, depending on seasonal hours.

Please note: the gorillas have an early bedtime and will not be out after 4:30 PM.

Group rates apply to reservations for 20 or more people. The Santa Barbara Zoo is open daily 9:30 AM – 5 PM, and 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. The Zoo closes early for some special events. Your reservation time is the earliest entry time, and has no late cut-off. Last admission at 4 PM. Ticket is non-refundable.

 
Please note: some animals (such as the lions, gorillas, and otters) have early bedtimes and will not be out after 4:30 PM.