Presented by
The Nora McNeely Hurley Foundation
With additional support from
The Wyatt Family
Zoovies are family films offered to the community outdoors at the Santa Barbara Zoo on three evenings this summer. The zoo is located at 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
Before each film, Santa Barbara Zookeepers will speak briefly about the importance of conservation—particularly when it comes to animals like the ones who live at the Zoo
SBIFF will be distributing 300 free ZOOVIES passes for each film through Santa Barbara-based Family Resource Centers for underserved children and families in the county. SBIFF-sponsored ZOOVIES passes will include complimentary admission to the Zoo on these select dates.
If you are involved with one of these Family Resource Centers, please contact them directly for free admission to the Zoo on June 17, July 8 and/or August 12.
• Boys and Girls Clubs
• People Helping People – Santa Ynez
• Family Resource Center – Santa Barbara
• Family Service Agency
• LEAP
Before each film, Santa Barbara Zookeepers will speak briefly about the importance of conservation—particularly when it comes to animals like the ones who live at the Zoo
SBIFF will be distributing 300 free ZOOVIES passes for each film through Santa Barbara-based Family Resource Centers for underserved children and families in the county. SBIFF-sponsored ZOOVIES passes will include complimentary admission to the Zoo on these select dates.
If you are involved with one of these Family Resource Centers, please contact them directly for free admission to the Zoo on June 17, July 8 and/or August 12.
• Boys and Girls Clubs
• People Helping People – Santa Ynez
• Family Resource Center – Santa Barbara
• Family Service Agency
• LEAP
SUMMER 2026 EVENTS
THE LION KING
Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm
Nominated for 4 Oscars, winning 2: Best Original Score (Hans Zimmer) and Best Original Song ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight" — Elton John & Tim Rice). Won 3 Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
Starring Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella
1h 29m
1994
Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30pm
Nominated for 4 Oscars, winning 2: Best Original Score (Hans Zimmer) and Best Original Song ("Can You Feel the Love Tonight" — Elton John & Tim Rice). Won 3 Golden Globes including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
Starring Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella
1h 29m
1994
FINDING NEMO
Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30pm
Nominated for 4 Oscars, winning for Best Animated Feature Film.
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds
Starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Barry Humphries
1h 40m
2003
Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30pm
Nominated for 4 Oscars, winning for Best Animated Feature Film.
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich
Written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds
Starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Geoffrey Rush, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Barry Humphries
1h 40m
2003
ZOOTOPIA
Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30pm
Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore
Written by Jared Bush, Phil Johnston
Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Shakira
1h 48m
2016
Wednesday, August 12 at 5:30pm
Won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. Won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film.
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy.
Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore
Written by Jared Bush, Phil Johnston
Starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Shakira
1h 48m
2016