The Santa Barbara Zoo is located at 500 Ninos Dr. in Santa Barbara, directly across from the water front. The Santa Barbara Zoo is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research and recreation. Animals at the zoo include elephants, giraffes, meerkats, seals, alligators and more. There are many park like settings for picnics and a small train that circles the border of the zoo.