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Santa Barbara Zoo

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Come see the amazing animals and learn about conservation at the Santa Barbara Zoo! Visit our website for more info.

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Joined January 2009
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Every day we hold ourselves to the highest standards of animal care, connect our guests with wildlife and inspire them to be good environmental stewards, and work to conserve wild animals and wild places both locally and abroad.
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Today, we reaffirm our mission to conserve the natural world through education, science, and unforgettable experiences. You can help us accomplish this mission just by having fun at the Zoo and sharing your experience with your friends and family on social media!
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All rise for Earth Day! 🌎💚🦊 Earth Day is celebrated by millions worldwide today, April 22, but we live and breathe Earth Day year round! 📸: Steven Gotz
Photos of wildlife at the Zoo. In the first, a fennec fox climbs a log and looks right at us with its big ears perked up.

ALT Photos of wildlife at the Zoo. In the first, a fennec fox climbs a log and looks right at us with its big ears perked up.

Next, we see a profile view of a California condor perching on a branch.

ALT Next, we see a profile view of a California condor perching on a branch.

The third shot is of an Asian small-clawed otter standing on its hind legs after a swim in its pool.

ALT The third shot is of an Asian small-clawed otter standing on its hind legs after a swim in its pool.

Finally, we see a Bennett’s wallaby with its joey poking its head out of her pouch in the last shot.

ALT Finally, we see a Bennett’s wallaby with its joey poking its head out of her pouch in the last shot.

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SBA is proud to support wildlife at the @SantaBarbaraZoo as the Premier Foster Feeder for Amelia Earhart. Rescued in 2022 and now living in Santa Barbara, Amelia serves as an ambassador for her species—named after the legendary Amelia Earhart, who once visited SBA in 1937.
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Image from Santa Barbara Airport (@SBAirport)
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The Santa Barbara Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nina, the beloved 20-year-old black swan.
Nina the black swan looks at us as she gently floats in the waters under the Swan Bridge in this monochrome photo.

ALT Nina the black swan looks at us as she gently floats in the waters under the Swan Bridge in this monochrome photo.

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She and her male black swan partner, Shadow, have since enjoyed their shared role as the Zoo’s winged welcoming committee for more than 10 years. They have greeted visitors together as the first animals most guests see at the Zoo as they enter our grounds across the Swan Bridge.
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Nina embodied the beauty and grace that swans are known for. She was a very gentle bird that our keepers and veterinarians loved caring for. We will miss her swimming salutations and remember her always.
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The way we’re looking at our feed today: 🤨🧐🙄 Keep an incredulous eye out for monkey business, Zoo friends! Have a fun #AprilFoolsDay! 📸: Elyse Jankowski
Calabaza the white-faced saki sits on a branch and looks over his shoulder with widened eyes, as if he were doing a double take.

ALT Calabaza the white-faced saki sits on a branch and looks over his shoulder with widened eyes, as if he were doing a double take.

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Our Animal Care & Health team makes it look easy, but excellent animal care takes a lot of work! 🤪🩺🦩
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We recently completed biannual health exams on all 44 of the Chilean flamigos at the Zoo. Take a look at the all-hands-on-deck effort to provide Santa Barbara’s flamboyance with full exams, including vaccinations, weight checks, blood work, and more!
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As a Zoo accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, we’re proud to participate in Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs— cooperative initiatives for maintaining genetically diverse and stable populations of animals in human care.
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Through SSP programs, we’re working to ensure the long-term survival of vulnerable and endangered species.
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The sun may set on #Caturday, but never on big cat conservation! 🌅😼 📸: Elyse Jankowski
Golden light falls across Tamur the Amur leopard as he lies on his side and watches the sunset in the first picture.

ALT Golden light falls across Tamur the Amur leopard as he lies on his side and watches the sunset in the first picture.

In the second, we see a close-up of the side of Layan the snow leopard’s face being warmed by twilight.

ALT In the second, we see a close-up of the side of Layan the snow leopard’s face being warmed by twilight.

Finally, Ralph lifts his head over tall grasses to watch the sunset from his habitat at the Zoo in the last picture.

ALT Finally, Ralph lifts his head over tall grasses to watch the sunset from his habitat at the Zoo in the last picture.

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The Zoo is home to three big cat species: The African lion, snow leopard, and Amur leopard. Both African lions and snow leopards are listed as Threatened while Amur leopards are listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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Alfalfa hay crumbs count as wearing green, right? Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Zoo friends! 💚🦒 📸: Animal Care Supervisor Ariel
Malia the Masai giraffe wraps her tongue around a small branch as she attempts to strip it of its green leaves in these pictures. Green alfalfa hay dust rests along the top of her snout— evidence of a recent bite at one of her feeders.

ALT Malia the Masai giraffe wraps her tongue around a small branch as she attempts to strip it of its green leaves in these pictures. Green alfalfa hay dust rests along the top of her snout— evidence of a recent bite at one of her feeders.

Malia the Masai giraffe wraps her tongue around a small branch as she attempts to strip it of its green leaves in these pictures. Green alfalfa hay dust rests along the top of her snout— evidence of a recent bite at one of her feeders.

ALT Malia the Masai giraffe wraps her tongue around a small branch as she attempts to strip it of its green leaves in these pictures. Green alfalfa hay dust rests along the top of her snout— evidence of a recent bite at one of her feeders.

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#TongueOutTuesday fun fact: Masai giraffe have long, prehensile tongues that are nimble enough to selectively pick the tastiest-looking leaves off of branches. In the wild, this adaptation is particularly useful for avoiding thorns that line their browse buffets.
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All-new Twilight Hours at the Zoo starts this Friday, March 13! 🌅🌴🐵 Starting March 13, enjoy more of your favorite Zoo with new extended hours from 9:30 AM to 7 PM! Twilight Hours includes live music, entertainment, food & drink specials, walking tours, and more!
Theo the Masai giraffe munches on browse as an awe-inspiring sunset soaks the sky in an amber glow behind him.

ALT Theo the Masai giraffe munches on browse as an awe-inspiring sunset soaks the sky in an amber glow behind him.

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To see all the upcoming Twilight Hours happenings and to book your next visit, see the Twilight Hours schedule: sbzoo.org/twilight-hours
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