As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back at a year filled with moments of wonder paired with meaningful action for animals. As a member of the Santa Barbara Zoo community, you helped turn awe into action for education, conservation, and wildlife. Because of your support, the Santa Barbara Zoo is able to make an impact in our local community and the wider world of wildlife. Moments of awe inspire action, and your continued support helps carry this momentum forward into the year ahead. Thank y

Post #21 of 2021's Top 21 (say that 21 times fast) is this adorable compilation showing Marta's endless curiosity and courage. Amur leopards are the rarest big cats in the world and her birth on August 6th brought hope and excitement to so many. Over 4 months old now, she continues to inspire us with her spunky spirit and constant pursuit of new heights! #MartaMotivation Alt text: In their habitat, the video starts with Marta crouching into her playful stalking mode. She gets low to the ground a

The Santa Barbara Zoo released footage of its newest baby giraffe, a 2-day-old calf named Raymie, taking his very first steps. The zoo also says Raymie has already begun bonding with his mom, Adia. 🦒 | NowThis

🚨 FINALLY! ZooLights returns tonight! 🚨 Walk through the Zoo and enjoy all-new light displays! Illuminated lanterns showcase animal and nature scenes representing wild places from around the world at our newest (and brightest) holiday tradition! Come see ZooLights for yourself on select dates November 15 to January 14, 4:30 to 8:30 PM. Get your tickets today: https://www.sbzoo.org/zoolights/ 𝘡𝘰𝘰𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵. Alt-text: A video that shines a light o

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ZooLights is bigger and brighter than ever! Experience all-new, immersive holiday light displays at ZooLights, running from November 13 - January 12. Tickets on sale now! | Santa Barbara Zoo

The Santa Barbara Zoo wants to thank the amazing Animal Care and Health team for helping us through a scary and very concerning time. Amur leopard cub Marta, whose birth is great news for this critically endangered species, was growing well and healthy until recent, unexpected exam results. During her weekly health check, the vet team discovered that her gums were very pale and she had a critically low level of red blood cells (RBC). Though the initial test results did not point to a specific re