CONGRATULATIONS MACARONI WINNER!!
Gabby Hernandez
You won a Family 4-Pack to the Santa Ana Zoo!
You won a Family 4-Pack to the Santa Ana Zoo!
Santa Ana ZOO Celebrates 63 Years!
Join the Fun with Two Days of SAZOO Birthday Mania
on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 11 am – 2 pm
on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 from 11 am – 2 pm
The Santa Ana Zoo, “Home of the 50 Monkeys,” today announced it will celebrate its 63rd birthday on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th, 2015. The wild animal birthday bash will take place on the Zoo grounds from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Live music and entertainment are included in the cost of general admission. Birthday cake compliments of Knowlwood will be served at 12 noon both days (first come, first serve). Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) Members and paid guests are welcome to join the celebration at no additional cost.
Throughout the event, children and adults who are kids at heart will enjoy miniature train displays by Del Oro Pacific, singing happy birthday, dancing on the lawn, and visiting with the Zoo’s more than 150 animals. The marvelous Sunshine Generation will perform and SAZOO, the Zoo’s resident monkey mascot and honorary OC celebrity, will also be on hand to engage, entertain and take photos.
Throughout the event, children and adults who are kids at heart will enjoy miniature train displays by Del Oro Pacific, singing happy birthday, dancing on the lawn, and visiting with the Zoo’s more than 150 animals. The marvelous Sunshine Generation will perform and SAZOO, the Zoo’s resident monkey mascot and honorary OC celebrity, will also be on hand to engage, entertain and take photos.
Additionally, Zoo birthday guests will love visiting the Crean Family Farm and the Colorful Amazon Aviary. Zoofari Express Train Ride tickets will be available for $4 each, Conservation Carrousel tickets for $3 each and combo tickets for just $6 each. Children under 2 are free to ride with paid adult on the Train and adults standing with children on the Carrousel are free. And don’t forget the Zoo’s conservation friendly playground and multiple picnic areas.
“For 63 years The Santa Ana Zoo has remained one of Southern California’s most memorable places for families and friends to come together, enjoy wildlife and learn about conservation and the wonders of nature,” says FOSAZ Executive Director Cathi Decker. “We are thrilled to once again share our birthday celebration with the community!”
The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 150 animals, including 50 of the most entertaining and engaging monkeys, and several endangered species, like the Golden Lion Tamarins. The Zoo gates open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for seniors and children 3-12 years. Children under 3 are free.
To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701. For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit www.santaanazoo.org. Follow The Santa Ana Zoo on Twitter and Facebook.
