Geoff Alexander lectures on the history and future of this local landmark on Feb. 20 at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

These dogs that have been painted orange and black to look like tigers may look cute but critics have hit out at the zoo responsible. Video footage shows a Chow Chow running around while covered ...

Snow is virtually unheard of in sunny Santa Barbara — until now! The Santa Barbara Zoo presents its annual Snow Leopard Festival, fit out with 80 tons of snow, sledding, and learning about snow ...

Elephants are regarded as one of the most intelligent animals. A US court has ruled that five elephants, currently being held at a Colorado zoo had no legal right to pursue their release since ...

At the conclusion of the second, Costner — a Santa Barbara local who co-wrote, directed, produced and stars in the film — will participate in a Q&A moderated by SBIFF executive director Roger ...

Her six-part series on the history of the Child’s Estate, now the Santa Barbara Zoo, is among Noozhawk’s most-read series. For years, Graffy worked in marketing and public writing for ...

Who is Barbara O'Neill? Barbara O'Neill was born in Australia on 28 July 1953. She has positioned herself as a health educator and lecturer since 2004. She has conducted workshops and seminars ...

As residents impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires were slowly returning to their homes — or where their homes used to be — another dangerous Santa Ana wind event is forecast to begin ...

The Santa Ana winds that fanned the fires devastating Southern California were forecast to return as firefighters scrambled to douse the deadly blazes that have destroyed more than 10,000 homes ...

By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards The 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which is set to take place Feb. 4-15, one day longer than previous editions, in recognition of its ...

The Santa Barbara Film Festival has revealed its entire program for its upcoming 40th edition, which includes 32 world premieres and 74 U.S. premieres from 60 countries. The fest will open ...

Project Camp runs through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Spaces for kids and volunteers are still open on the Project Camp website.