Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in Hawthorne.
Manwarren Habitats
Visit this great place for kids and families!
3830 Wacker Dr, Mira Loma, CA 91752
The Reptile Zoo
Indoor reptile center for hand-on visits. Indoor education & entertainment center housing exotic & rare reptiles, with hands-on opportunities.
18818 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Wildlife Learning Center
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16027 Yarnell St, Sylmar, CA 91342, United States
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.
4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
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.
1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, United States
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.
600 Rea Dr, Montebello, CA 90640, United States
Marine Mammal Care Center
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3601 S Gaffey St #8, San Pedro, CA 90731
River Street Ranch
Petting zoo & kid-friendly activities. Popular spot for families offers a petting zoo, train rides, panning for gold & more.
31791 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Lorikeet Forest
Visit this great place for kids and families!
100 Aquarium Way Dock 6A, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
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.
Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.
Visit this great place for kids and families!
18730 Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA 91356, United States
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Local marine life & interactive exhibits. Education-oriented marine center with over 100 local species & hands-on exhibits like touch tanks.
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
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.
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Orange County Zoo
8 acres of native Southwestern animals. 8-acre city park zoo features native Southwestern animals & plants, plus regular programs & events.
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, United States
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Fish on display, a touch tank & more. Longtime aquarium showcasing Southern California fish via exhibits, a touch tank & other activities.
3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel
Visit this great place for kids and families!
5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States
The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
Visit this great place for kids and families!
7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021, United States
Star Eco Station
Wildlife rescue center & museum. Environmental museum offering tours & exhibits of 200+ birds, reptiles & other rescued wildlife.
10101 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, United States
San Dimas Canyon Nature Center
Nature trails & an animal sanctuary. Nature center offering various walking & hiking trails, plus an animal sanctuary & junior programs.
1628 Sycamore Canyon Rd, San Dimas, CA 91773, United States
Exotic Life Fish & Reptiles
A variety of animals & pet supplies. Pet store with a variety of fresh- & saltwater fish, reptiles & supplies, including cages & tanks.
10122 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311, United States
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