The Santa Ana Zoo, “Home of the 50 Monkeys,” announced today that its 67th wild birthdaycelebration will take place Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd on the Zoo grounds from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. You came as a kid, now come back with yours! Parking and entertainment are included in the cost of general admission. Zoo members and children under age 3 are free.
Did you know that multiple animals at the Zoo were born in the month of March?
Guests will love searching the Zoo for these special party animals and writing birthday greetings to their new friends! Look for giant anteaters, camels, lemurs, ocelots, sloths and the world’s smallest monkeys!
SAZOO, the Zoo’s resident monkey mascot and honorary OC celebrity, will also be on hand to engage, entertain and take photos with guests. At 12:30 pm each day, Zoo guests will enjoya ceremony and singing “Happy Birthday” to SAZOO and the Zoo animals, followed by a piece of birthday cake, while supplies last.
During the party, birthday guests will love visiting the Crean Family Farm and the Colors of the Amazon Aviary.Zoofari Express Train Ride, Conservation Carrousel and Fifty Monkey Ferris Wheel tickets are available for an additional cost.Children under 3 are free to ride with paid adult on the train and adults standing with children on the Carrousel are free. The Zoo’s conservation friendly playground and multiple picnic areas are also open to guests at no additional charge.
“For 67 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 and our growing family of wild animal friends!”
The Santa Ana Zoo is home to more than 260 animals, including 60 of the most interesting and engaging monkeys and several endangered species, like the golden lion tamarins. The Zoo is open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. To become a Member of the Zoo, please call (714) 953-8555 x13. The Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
For more information call 714-836-4000 or visit our website at: www.santaanazoo.org. You can also follow us on Twitter, join us on Facebook, or discover us on Instagram.
