Santa Ana Zoo

This is a neat place for families. I been coming here since I was a kid. A really fun place for kids as well as a learning experiance for kids and adults of all ages. :)

if you're wondering so many monkeys: Joseph Prentice donated land for the zoo with the stipulation that the city must keep at least 50 monkeys at all times. Our other favs: the camels & the anteaters.

I had a great time with the Orange County Labor Federation despite the heat. The critters at the zoo were coping well with the heat. This Bald Eagle seems to have found a cool spot to perch.

Be sure to say "hello" to the blue and gold macaws near the primates. They'll respond with a greeting or two.

Very impressive collection of primates. And awesome anteaters!! Never seen them so close! Only $10 admission for adults.

After seeing the animals, the play area is a must do for little ones. Plus never saw a black and white swan!

Once inside buy combo train/carousal. Some nice picnic tables by ocelot exhibit

The Santa Ana Zoo At Prentice Park Is Also Known As "The Monkey Zoo!"

Great zoo. Ask for Jenny, she's the best zookeeper! The owner of this zoo loves monkeys that's why these so many different kinds!

The gift shop people are very nice. Especially the one named Grant! Very kind and helpful.

Sunsets at the Zoo is fun in the summer. The beer garden is great too.

Really small zoo that is ok for young kids. Nice amusement section, but the train ride is a little lame for the wait.

Picnic tables outside and just inside of entrance.

If you arrive early enough, you can catch the White-Handed Gibbons being very noisy and climbing around.

Bring cash! $3.54 add on to Admission price if you use a debit/credit card. City of Santa Ana is taxing zoo patrons this way.

We had a blast! Great size for a 3 year old!

Seems small when you first enter but very well kept up and has a lot of variety in animals

The train may seem cheesy but it takes you by some enclosures that aren't accessible from the paths!

Gaby is amazing and very informative about the all things animal related especially the goats!

Low budget fun for family

Once inside Buy combo train/carousal.

School field trip!!

The concession has pretty good asada tacos bring cash!!

Bring and pay with cash. $3.54 per transaction if you pay with your card.

Ask for indigo he was a very helpful and taught us alot

They dont charge extra fees for credit/debit card anymore ..good for small kids.. Lots of monkeys over here

Jen is the best ZooKeeper.

its beautiful

Its nostky just monkys

Beware of the Gatorade machine: it eats up money and doesn't recognize all of it :(

Daisy Duck and Tom Turkey

Great for small kids

No sloth, mostly monkeys. Anteater is badass.

too many monkeys!