Santa Barbara Zoo Upcoming Events – July-Sept.

July 1
Live Music Wednesdays

Santa Barbara Zoo
4:30-6:30pm
Me. Kai performs at the Zoo’s Rolling Hills Stage.

This event is part of the Zoo’s Twilight Hours and is included with Zoo admission or membership.

All ages event.

July 8
Summer Zoovies: “Finding Nemo”
Santa Barbara Zoo

5:00-7:00pm
Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor screening of Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” presented in partnership with SBIFF.  An animal keeper will give a short talk about animals or conservation before the movie begins.
Included with Zoo admission or membership.

All ages event.

July 22
Live Music Wednesdays

Santa Barbara Zoo
4:30-6:30pm
McKenna Gemberling performs at the Zoo’s Rolling Hills Stage.

This event is part of the Zoo’s Twilight Hours and is included with Zoo admission or membership.

All ages event.

July 29
Live Music Wednesdays

Santa Barbara Zoo
4:30-6:30pm
False Puppet performs at the Zoo’s Rolling Hills Stage.

This event is part of the Zoo’s Twilight Hours and is included with Zoo admission or membership.

All ages event.

August 6
DIGS 
Santa Barbara Zoo
5:00–10:00 p.m.
Experience Santa Barbara’s wildest Fiesta celebration with local food, margaritas, live music, dancing, and sunset views at the Santa Barbara Zoo. 

Tickets required.

Cost: $145/person through June 29, $170/person thereafter. 
21+ event.

August 12
Summer ZOOVIES – “Zootopia”
Santa Barbara Zoo

5:00-7:00pm

Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor screening of Disney’s “Zootopia” presented in partnership with SBIFF. An animal keeper will give a short talk about animals or conservation before the movie begins.

All ages event.

August 22

Zoofari Ball: Atlantis Rising

Santa Barbara Zoo

5:30–11:00 PM
The Santa Barbara Zoo’s signature annual fundraising gala featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and raffle opportunities, with proceeds supporting wildlife care, conservation, and education programs.

Tickets required.

Cost: $650/ticket, sponsorships available.

21+ event.