The Santa Ana Zoo

My kiddos love animals and we are lucky enough to live in Southern California and be surrounded by fantastic zoos and botanical gardens. Have you been to the Santa Ana Zoo? We love this little zoo and had been members for a couple of years. Last year I did not renew my membership and boy did we miss this great place. I decided to take the kiddos over yesterday afternoon and we had a wonderful time.

I like heading to the zoo in the afternoon when there are not many people around. We arrived at 1pm and by the time we left at 3pm, it seemed that we were the only ones left.

There are many reasons why we love this little zoo. First off because parking is convenient and FREE. You cant’ beat FREE! We also love the zoo because membership and admission is extremely reasonable. A family membership for two adults and up to four children is $55 and includes member appreciation days, discounts and my favorite part- they participate in a reciprocal admission program with over 150 zoos and gardens throughout the country. That means that you could get into the Santa Barabara Zoo for free and also receive 50%off admission at the Los Angeles Zoo.

Our family also loves the playground area. It is shaded and there is plenty of seating for parents to watch and have their kids play to their hearts desire. My kiddos love this area and could stay for hours. There is so much to love, from their aviary to the monkey exhibits and farm area, this is the place to have a nice and relaxing time with your kiddos.

For additional info head over here.
Santa Ana Zoo

1801 East Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701
The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Fun and Free things to do this Labor Day Weekend in Southern California

It’s the first weekend of the month and there are a couple of free things to do this Labor day weekend that are not only Free but fun for the entire Family. Just a reminder about the Bank of America Museums on us program. It allows one admission per name/names on debit card or credit card. Have a fantastic weekend and I hope you can take advantage of one of the free things to do this weekend and enjoy a great staycation!

Target Free this weekend

  • Target Free is offering Free admission to La Habra Children’s Museum on Saturday
  • Target Free is offering Free admission to the Bowers and Bowers Kidseum on Sunday
  • Target Free Family Day is offering Free Admission to the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach on Sunday

Always Free (except for parking)

  • California Science Center
  • The Getty
  • The Getty Villa

Always Free (including parking)

  • Griffith Park Observatory
  • Travel Town Museum
  • Orange Railway Museum

Bank of America – Museums on us

  • Bank of America Museums on us – Saturday only – Free Admission with your B of A debit/credit card – Discovery Science Center-Santa Ana
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- Muzeo in Anaheim
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- Birch Aquarium – La Jolla
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- Museum of Latin American Art- Long Beach
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- LACMA- Los Angeles
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- Autry National Center of the American West- Griffith Park
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat only- Riverside Art Museum
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Sat & Sun- The New Children’s Museum – San Diego

I know the air quality is not the best this weekend, however, remember that admission is only $1 this opening weekend at the LA County Fair.

Also make sure to check out the Children’s Festival at the South Coast Plaza!

Have a fantastic weekend exploring beautiful Southern California!

Free things to do this weekend!

It’s the first weekend of the month and there are a couple of free things to do this weekend and also next Tuesday which is the first Tuesday of the month. Just a reminder for the Bank of America Museums on us program. It allows one admission per name/names on debit card or credit card. Have a fantastic weekend and I hope you can take advantage of one of the free things to do this weekend!

  • Target Free is offering Free admission to La Habra Children’s Museum on Saturday
  • Target Free is offering Free admission to the Bowers and Bowers Kidseum on Sunday
  • Target Free Family Day is offering Free Admission to the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach on Sunday
  • Bank of America Museums on us – Saturday only – Free Admission with your B of A debit/credit card- Discovery Science Center-Santa Ana
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun- Muzeo in Anaheim
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun- Birch Aquarium – La Jolla
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun- Museum of Latin American Art- Long Beach
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun- LACMA– Los Angeles
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun –Autry National Center of the American West- Griffith Park
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat only- Riverside Art Museum
  • Bank of America Museums on us- Sat & Sun- The New Children’s Museum – San Diego
  • First Tuesday of the month free admission this upcoming Tuesday at the La Brea Tar Pits
  • First Tuesday of the month free admission this upcoming Tuesday at the Natural History Museum at Exposition Park
  • First Tuesday night of the month Free Admission this upcoming Tuesday Eve 4pm-8pm – Kidseum in Pasadena