SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Zoo mourned the loss of a long-time animal member after the passing of elderly Masai giraffe Audrey on Monday. Below is a press release on the passing from ...

The new big new cat in town is a rare Amur leopard named Tamur who can be seen at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Sometimes. The 5-year-old male has access to the public and private areas of his enclosure and ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo is raising the bar in animal care and well-being, convening leading AZA-accredited zoological institutions from across Southern and Central California for a hands-on workshop ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo has announced the renewal of its designation as a Certified Autism Center (CAC) through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). The ...

The Santa Barbara Zoo has two new residents hanging out in its rainforest canopy: Chanee and Mel, a pair of endangered white-handed gibbons. Gibbons are small apes with long arms that allow them to ...

As the 1st West Coast zoo to earn this distinction in 2018, the zoo continues to lead in experiences that support individuals with autism and sensory needs. When we design with inclusion in mind, we ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. At a little over 12 inches tall and weighing just two pounds, the Santa Barbara Zoo's three new penguin chicks ...