Christian Charles

Review of The Santa Barbara Zoo

Just a fantastic zoo, great animal enclosures, bea...

Just a fantastic zoo, great animal enclosures, beautiful setting on a gentle hill, unique flora, worth the visit! This is a true gentleman in Santa Barbara, and a can't miss experience whether you have kids or not! The zoo is strewn carefully across lightly hilly acreage, with beautiful trees, plants and flowers, many native to Cape Town in South Africa due to similar ecology and weather. I like that they don't have too many animals - just the right balance. We brought our own food and enjoyed picnicking on the hill. From the Giraffe's enclosure you can see the Sandy beaches and ocean, quite beautiful. Easy to park and easy to get to, this is a sure win if you're near Santa Barbara!!