The Santa Barbara Zoo was nominated in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice awards in the category of "Best Zoo." ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Feb. 2 at the Santa Barbara Zoo calls for snow, sledding, and frosty fun at the annual Snow Leopard Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (9 a.m. early admission for Santa Barbara Zoo members only).

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.