Geckos and iguanas and pythons, oh my! The Santa Barbara Zoo is opening a new space this week dedicated to tropical creatures ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - It’s heating up at the Santa Barbara Zoo. But not because of the weather. A brand-new exhibit called Tropical Wonders is about to ...

This summer, you might have noticed a new name on some of our stories: Elaine Sanders. Working as our news intern, Sanders ...

Co-hosted by the Santa Barbara Zoo and Old Spanish Days, DIGS is a joint fundraiser for both organizations. The DIGS fundraiser at the Santa Barbara Zoo will include dancing to live music.

(July 11, 2025) Santa Barbara, CA – Get ready to kick off Old Spanish Days in true Santa Barbara style at DIGS, Fiesta’s wildest party, returning on Thursday, July 31, at the Santa Barbara Zoo. This ...

It was a sold out affair as hundreds of people made their way to the Celebration of Dignitaries, so called for the local ...

Learn about the successful rescue and reintroduction efforts of the California red-legged frog in Santa Monica Mountains.

This spot offers short, scenic trails that are great for families. Kids can play “nature detective” while exploring redwood ...

T here’s no question that Santa Barbara’s wine-producing, mountainous, and coastline county is one of California’s most stunning regions. Located just an hour and 40 minutes ...

The Tropical Wonders preview night at the Santa Barbara Zoo was full of magic and wonder, reports Collin Harmon.

Why stay home this summer because you don’t want to spend any money? Here are fun things you can do in August 2025 that won’t ...

1942: After the Douglas Aircraft Co. announced plans to construct an assembly plant on 1,347 acres at Orchard Place, near the ...