Neighboring the Andree Clark Bird Refuge in the east part of downtown, the Santa Barbara Zoo gives visitors a taste of the exotic just a block from the sandy shore. Recent visitors said the small ...

A giant anteater that called the Santa Barbara Zoo home for 13 years has died. Zoo staff say they noticed the animal’s behavior changing and increased her medical care for several weeks ...

"Meat Church BBQ, led by pitmaster Matt Pittman, is your ultimate destination for BBQ tips, smoking techniques, and mouthwatering recipes. Learn how to master brisket, ribs, chicken, pork, and more ...

From Belle to Snow White, kids will find a menagerie of storybook characters during Fairytale Weekend at the Santa Barbara Zoo. (Courtesy photo) Children are encouraged to dress up as their ...

Snow is virtually unheard of in sunny Santa Barbara — until now! The Santa Barbara Zoo presents its annual Snow Leopard Festival, fit out with 80 tons of snow, sledding, and learning about snow ...

Credit: Courtesy photo It’s snow joke! On Sunday, Jan. 26, the forecast at the Santa Barbara Zoo calls for snow, sledding, and a day full of frosty fun at the annual Snow Leopard Festival ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara Zoo hosted a meet-and-greet Tuesday evening with Charles Hopper, the zoo's new president and chief executive officer. Hopper interacted with children ...

Project Camp runs through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Spaces for kids and volunteers are still open on the Project Camp website.

Sunny Santa Barbara boasts beautiful year-round weather with many sunny days and cool nights. From a trolley tour to the zoo to kites on the beach, here are the Top Things to do in Santa Barbara.