Santa Ana Zoo
Park Zoo focusing on endangered species and children's exhibits
Families visit the Santa Ana Zoo in Orange County for small-animal exhibits focused on Central and South American species, a narrow-gauge train and educational programs aimed at children and school groups.
The Santa Ana Zoo is a small municipal zoo located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, focused on species from Central and South America. It is a local educational and family attraction rather than a large metropolitan zoo.
The site developed as a city zoo and has operated as a community institution offering animal exhibits, education programs, and small-scale family attractions.
The zoo sits within the city of Santa Ana in Orange County, accessible by local roads from other Orange County communities.
- Collection focus: The zoo specializes in animals and habitats from Central and South America and operates family-oriented attractions such as a small train and children's exhibits.
How to Get to Santa Ana Zoo #
The Santa Ana Zoo is a short drive from downtown Santa Ana and near the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. From Interstate 5, take the 17th Street exit and follow local streets east; limited street parking and a small on-site lot are available. Local buses serve nearby stops-check OCTA routes for the latest connections.
Tips for Visiting Santa Ana Zoo #
- Visit in the morning to see the most active animals and avoid school-group rushes.
- Bring coins for the small animal feeding stations and the miniature train on some weekends.
- Check the zoo's 'Feed the Animals' schedule-interactions are often timed and limited.
Best Time to Visit Santa Ana Zoo #
Open year-round; spring and fall are best for comfortable temperatures and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Santa Ana Zoo #
Santa Ana Zoo's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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