Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo, Author at Noozhawk

Little Mac, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s 48-year-old Asian elephant.

Local News

Santa Barbara Zoo’s Last Asian Elephant Receiving Hospice Care

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo September 24, 2019 | 12:13 pm

At 48 years old, Little Mac is considered geriatric, and has experienced increasing medical problems

Jari, a 5½-year-old white-handed gibbon at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Local News

White-Handed Gibbon Dies in Accident at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo July 11, 2019 | 4:07 pm

Zoe, a 15-year-old snow leopard at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

Local News

Elderly Snow Leopard Dies Suddenly at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo February 18, 2019 | 4:52 pm

News Releases

Santa Barbara Zoo Kicks Off First-Ever ‘Run Wild for Conservation’ Fun Run

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo July 8, 2018 | 11:51 am

Homes & Lifestyle

Santa Barbara Zoo After Hours Events Offer Wine, Giraffes, Music and More

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo June 10, 2016 | 10:56 am

Arts & Entertainment, News Releases

Animal Artwork by Former Zoo Director, Ted McToldridge, on View at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo December 31, 2015 | 1:25 pm

News Releases

Santa Barbara Zoo Awarded Disney Conservation Fund Grant for Work With California Condors

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo November 10, 2015 | 12:03 pm

News Releases

Santa Barbara Zoo Debuts ‘Tiny,’ Other Stars of New Live Show ‘California Tales’

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo June 17, 2015 | 8:22 pm

News Releases

Improv Meets Science for ‘Zoos Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedy Event at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo May 11, 2015 | 3:37 pm

News Releases

Exhibit of Animal X-Rays on View at Santa Barbara Zoo’s Volentine Gallery

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo April 30, 2015 | 6:51 pm

News Releases

Bagpipers Treat Elephants to Birthday Serenade at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo January 22, 2015 | 5:45 pm

News Releases

Animals at Santa Barbara Zoo Go Wild for Christmas Treats

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo December 25, 2014 | 9:07 pm

News Releases

Santa Barbara Zoo Bringing In 80 Tons of Snow for Snow Leopard Festival

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo December 2, 2014 | 9:06 am

News Releases

Animals Partake in Watermelon Wednesday at Santa Barbara Zoo

by Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo July 9, 2014 | 5:51 pm

Julia McHugh for the Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo’s Last Asian Elephant Receiving Hospice Care

White-Handed Gibbon Dies in Accident at Santa Barbara Zoo

Elderly Snow Leopard Dies Suddenly at Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo Kicks Off First-Ever ‘Run Wild for Conservation’ Fun Run

Santa Barbara Zoo After Hours Events Offer Wine, Giraffes, Music and More

Animal Artwork by Former Zoo Director, Ted McToldridge, on View at Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo Awarded Disney Conservation Fund Grant for Work With California Condors

Santa Barbara Zoo Debuts ‘Tiny,’ Other Stars of New Live Show ‘California Tales’

Improv Meets Science for ‘Zoos Line Is It Anyway?’ Comedy Event at Santa Barbara Zoo

Exhibit of Animal X-Rays on View at Santa Barbara Zoo’s Volentine Gallery

Bagpipers Treat Elephants to Birthday Serenade at Santa Barbara Zoo

Animals at Santa Barbara Zoo Go Wild for Christmas Treats

Santa Barbara Zoo Bringing In 80 Tons of Snow for Snow Leopard Festival

Animals Partake in Watermelon Wednesday at Santa Barbara Zoo

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