Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Explore the best best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters options for kids and families in Hawaiian Gardens

Barnyard Buddies

Barnyard Buddies

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Parnell Storybook Zoo

Parnell Storybook Zoo

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium of the Pacific

Sea-life exhibits in a waterfront space. Pacific Ocean dwellers on display at this large aquarium with touch tanks & behind-the-scenes tours.

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Lorikeet Forest

Lorikeet Forest

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Shark Lagoon

Shark Lagoon

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The Reptile Zoo

The Reptile Zoo

Indoor reptile center for hand-on visits. Indoor education & entertainment center housing exotic & rare reptiles, with hands-on opportunities.

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Montebello Barnyard Zoo

Montebello Barnyard Zoo

Petting zoo, pony rides & a playground. Petting zoo with an array of farm animals also has pony & train rides, a picnic area & playground.

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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Fish on display, a touch tank & more. Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities.

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Santa Ana Zoo

Santa Ana Zoo

Home to over 350 animals. Zoo attracts animal lovers of all ages with 350+ animals, a petting barnyard & a mini-train ride.

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Orange County Zoo

Orange County Zoo

8 acres of native Southwestern animals. 8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.

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Roundhouse Aquarium

Roundhouse Aquarium

No-cost ocean & marine life education. This free aquarium sits at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier & is host to classes, parties & camps.

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Star Eco Station

Star Eco Station

Wildlife rescue center & museum. Environmental museum offering tours & exhibits of 200+ birds, reptiles & other rescued wildlife.

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Old Los Angeles Zoo

Old Los Angeles Zoo

Abandoned zoo with ruins & hiking trails. Founded in 1912, this now-abandoned zoo offers past enclosure ruins, picnic space & hiking trails.

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Living Amphibians Invertebrates and Reptiles

Living Amphibians Invertebrates and Reptiles

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Los Angeles Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo

Lush zoo with more than 270 species. Zoo & botanical gardens open since 1966 containing more than 270 animal species & 800 plant species.

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San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

San Dimas Canyon Nature Center

Nature trails & an animal sanctuary. Nature center offering various walking & hiking trails, plus an animal sanctuary & junior programs.

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Heal the Bay Aquarium

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Local marine life & interactive exhibits. Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks.

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