Q: I am a member of the press. How do I arrange a visit?

A: If you are actively working on a story, the Zoo will waive your admission fee. Contact our Director of Public Relations, Julia McHugh, via email or phone: (805) 569-3303. Alternatively, contact our Director of Marketing. Dean Noble via email or phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 116.

Q: I need to interview someone for a story. Who do I call?

A: Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations: (805) 569-3303 or email your request.

Q: I’m working on a print/video story. Do you have any photographs or video I can use?

A: We have a variety of visuals for use by press. Please email Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations or email Dean Noble, Director of Marketing.

Q: I’d like to shoot a commercial video/television project at the Zoo. Is there a fee?

A: We do allow commercial shooting at the Zoo, and we do charge a fee. Fees are determined on a case-by-case basis. See our location filming/photography policy. For more information, please email us.

Q: I am a student working on a school project. Can I get a tour of the zoo or talk to a keeper?

A: We appreciate your interest in the Zoo! Due to the high number of requests, we can only make tours and staff available for professional press. But please feel free to make use of the information on this website for your project.

Q: I am a photography student and want to come take photos of animals. Can I do that?

A: Only photographers on professional assignment are allowed free admission, but students may take photos of the animals for project use only; for resale or professional uses, please see our photography policy. If you are a student at the Brooks Institute, your instructor may have day passes available; please contact them directly to inquire.

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Rich Block, Chief Executive Officer
Nancy McToldridge, Zoo Director
Alan Varsik, Assistant Zoo Director
Sheri Horiszny, Director of Animal Programs
Tiffany Musgrove, Director of Conservation Education
Karl Hill, DVM, Director of Animal Medicine
Estelle Sandhaus, Director of Conservation and Research
Michele Green, Curator, Mammals
James Traverse, Curator, Herpetology/Birds

ZOO MEDIA CONTACTS
Dean Noble, Director of Marketing
Julia McHugh, Director of Public Relations

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All the sample images below are available as digital files for use with articles about the Santa Barbara Zoo. Digital files can be provided as jpegs suitable for web use (72 dpi), or for newspaper or magazine/book use (300 dpi); either via email or on a photo CD.

To request images: Email Julia McHugh, Public Relations Director.
Please include: the name of your publication, the ID numbers for the images you would like to receive, the format (size/resolution of file you need), and delivery option (email or photo CD). We will determine if your request meets our guidelines and respond to your email promptly.

photo caption id copyright info Zoovies! Space Chimps sbz63 Zoovies! Princess Bride sbz62 Zoovies! Horton Hears a Who sbz61 © Blue Sky Studios Zoovies! Endless Summer sbz60 Juvenile condor. sbz56 © Oregon Zoo Juvenile condor 2. sbz57 © Gloria Rusta Condor wings out. sbz58 © Santa Barbara Zoo Channel Island Fox fed by Zoo vet, Dr. Karl Hill sbz40 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Finnegan, Channel Island Fox, as a newborn sbz34 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Adult Channel Island Fox sbz35 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Humboldt penguin sounds off. sbz5 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Swimming penguins. sbz6 ©Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Children enjoying the penguins. sbz7 ©Santa Barbara Zoo/Tony Luna View to the Andree Clark Bird Refuge, future site of Condor Country. sbz8 ©Santa Barbara Zoo/Mehosh Dziadzio Zoo hilltop, site of Zoo Camp, Dignatarios, and other events. sbz9 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Mehosh Dziadzio Feeding the giraffes is one of the ways you can have a unique animal experience at the Zoo. sbz16 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Zoo Camp sbz17 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Zoo Camp Staff White-handed gibbon sbz18 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Rich Reid SB Zoo Train Driver sbz19 © Santa Barbara Zoo Suzi, the Asian elephant, takes a shower sbz20 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Snow Leopard sbz21 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Macaw sbz22 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Rich Reid Livingston's Turaco sbz23 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Keeper talk with a Red tail hawk sbz24 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Chuck Graham Western lowland gorilla checks out some visitors. sbz25 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Mehosh Dziadio Feeding the giraffes is one of the ways you can have a unique animal experience at the Zoo. sbz27 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Baringo giraffe exhibit sbz28 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Chuck Graham Giant anteaters sbz29 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Rich Reid Chilean flamingo exhibit sbz30 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Chuck Graham Chilean flamingo chick sbz31 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Elephant Walk sbz32 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Chilean flamingo sbz33 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias Zoo bridge and swans sbz36 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Chuck Graham Black and white ruffed lemur sbz37 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias African lion sbz38 © Santa Barbara Zoo/David Orias African crested crane sbz39 © Santa Barbara Zoo/Rich Reid

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The Santa Barbara Zoo offers the opportunity to use the Zoo facilities and images of its animals for advertising, film and video productions, artistic renderings, books, consumer products and stock photography. As a nonprofit corporation, the Santa Barbara Zoo relies on monies for efforts such as these to continue its mission of wildlife conservation and education as well as for animal enrichment and exhibit improvements.

With its wide range of rare and endangered animals and beautiful gardens, the Santa Barbara Zoo provides an ideal backdrop for video productions, still photography and artistic renderings.

We consider each location request on an individual basis, and fees are charged for location shooting. Please e-mail for a quote.

Policy Overview

Location Fees
Location fees are set depending upon a variety of factors, such as the nature and purpose of the project, its intended market, its potential promotional value to the Zoo, the potential disruption to the Zoo, the extent to which the Zoo is required to support the project, and the extent to which the rights to the final product are shared with the Zoo.

Advance Notice
At least two weeks' notice is required whenever possible.

Script Review
We reserve the right to review the script for all scenes featuring the Zoo in order to ensure consistency with our mission and image.

Use of Film and Photographs
The production company may use film and photographs shot at the Zoo only for the specific purpose stated in the Location Agreement. Under no circumstances may the production company use film and photographs shot at the Santa Barbara Zoo in a manner inconsistent with the Zoo's mission and image or in a defamatory, untrue or censorable nature, and the company shall cease any such use upon demand by the Zoo.

Location Filming/Photography
Dean Noble, Director of Marketing
Email
Phone: (805) 962-5339, ext. 116