Santa Barbara Zoo
| Santa Barbara Zoo | |
|---|---|
| 34°25′10″N 119°39′54″W / 34.41944°N 119.66500°W | |
| Date opened | 1963 |
| Location | Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Land area | 30 acres (12 ha) |
| No. of animals | 600 |
| No. of species | 160 |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Major exhibits | African Veldt, Australian Walkabout, California Trails, Cats of Africa, The Crawford Family Penguin House, The Forest's Edge |
| Director | Rich Block |
| Website | www |
The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres (12 ha) near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California condors, and was known for having had a giraffe with a crooked neck. It has a few non-animal attractions, such as the 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge Zoo Train, complete with a pair of Chance Rides C. P. Huntington locomotives. The zoo first opened in August 1963.