The Santa Barbara Zoo is home to 381 animals representing 101 species of mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fishes, and invertebrates. We invite you to meet some of the animals here, but to meet them all, please visit in person!
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Tamur
- Is male, born in April of 2020 at the San Diego Zoo
- Arrived at Santa Barbara Zoo in April of 2025
- Loves to sleep on his back and use the logs in his habitat as a footrest
Watch the Amur leopard live on Zoolife!
Amur leopards are the most endangered big cats on the planet, period. Watch Tamur live on camera at the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo.
Conservation Status
Only around 50 Amur leopards are estimated to remain in the wild, in a small area between Vladivostok, Russia, and the Chinese border, along with a few scattered individuals in China. Approximately 200 Amur leopards are in human care, primarily in zoos in North America, Europe, and former Soviet Union countries.
But there’s good news: Russia’s Ministry of Natural Resources has approved a reintroduction program in a preserve in the southeastern tip of Russia. Pairs of breeding Amur leopards from zoos will be relocated to Russia, in the hope that the wild population will increase in the next 20 years.
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Species Survival Plans
The Santa Barbara Zoo is one of the 220+ accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in Species Survival Plans (SSP), a cooperatively managed program of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). More than 200 different species are managed through SSPs, aimed at maintaining genetic diversity within AZA populations, sustaining these populations, and guarding against extinction.
Wildlife Experiences
Meet the Animals
Have you always wanted to get just a little bit closer to the animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo? Well, you can! Take a look at our animal encounters, and choose the best option for you and/or your family.