Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in El Cajon
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Visit this great place for kids and families!
San Diego Zoo
Zoo & wildlife conservation area. Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.
Asian Passage
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Northern Frontier
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Living Coast Discovery Center
Exhibits on stingrays, turtles & sharks. Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles.
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Preserved habitat for wetland animals. This salt marsh refuge is home to endangered birds & offers trails for visitors & seasonal tours.
Penguin Encounter
Visit this great place for kids and families!
SeaWorld San Diego
Aquatic theme park with shows & rides. Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm™
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Birch Aquarium
Up-close marine life & hands-on exhibits. Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Vast wildlife sanctuary with tours. Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals.
Walkabout Australia
Visit this great place for kids and families!
EcoVivarium
Reptile, amphibian & arthropod museum. Nonprofit museum dedicated to reptiles, amphibians & arthropods with hands-on encounters.
Avian Behavior International
Visit this great place for kids and families!
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.
Explore More Activities
Discover more events and activities happening in El Cajon.