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20 acres of urban jungle. By its founder's wish, it must be the home to at least 50 monkeys at all times. It has a "Fifty Monkeys Ferris Wheel", with each gondola highlighting an endangered monkey, a carousel with endangered animals, and a train ride.
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in Santa Ana, California, is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) zoo focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. The Santa Ana Zoo hosts more than 270,000 people annually. The zoo opened Saturday March 8, 1952 and is owned and operated by the City of Santa Ana. Joseph Prentice donated land for the zoo with the stipulation that the city must keep at least 50 monkeys at all times. The zoo maintains an extensive primate collection with over a dozen species from around the world.
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An art walk in a district containing art galleries, restaurants, and shops.
Art Deco structure. Is now open as a museum for the city, registration may be required.
Built in 1901, this is the former courthouse for Orange County, now housing permanent and temporary art exhibitions. Cool exterior composed of granite and sandstone which sticks out from the buildings surrounding it. Be warned that there are sometimes sketchy people around the building.
A cultural art museum, known for its own exhibits and for its visiting exhibits. Santa Ana residents enter for free on Sundays. Various exhibits have different prices. Parking usually costs money. Also closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
A peculiar bit of architecture which hosts an ever-changing series of hands-on displays for children.
A beautiful neighborhood with expensive houses.