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Santa Ana Zoo keeps a family wildlife stop close to home
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park is a close-to-home wildlife stop with daily hours, resident admission days, and family-friendly learning.
Santa Ana Zoo is a nice reminder that a city outing does not have to be far away to stick with you. It sits at Prentice Park and gives families a wildlife stop close to the middle of town.
The zoo keeps the visit easy to size: daily hours, posted ticket prices, and free entry for Santa Ana residents on the third Sunday of the month. It is part of the city’s parks team, has support from Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, and has been part of the community since 1952.
For a first visit, treat it like a half-day plan: animals, learning, a walk, and maybe food or rides if they are open that day. Check the zoo page ahead of time. Hours, tickets, resident days, weather notes, and entry details can change.
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Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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