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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in Murrieta.

Nurtured By Nature

Nurtured By Nature

Visit this great place for kids and families!

15630 Rim of the Valley, Valley Center, CA 92082

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.

1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, United States

Wildhaven

Wildhaven

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29453 Pineridge Dr, Cedar Glen, CA 92321, United States

Manwarren Habitats

Manwarren Habitats

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3830 Wacker Dr, Mira Loma, CA 91752

Birch Aquarium

Birch Aquarium

Up-close marine life & hands-on exhibits. Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building.

2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037

EcoVivarium

EcoVivarium

Reptile, amphibian & arthropod museum. Nonprofit museum dedicated to reptiles, amphibians & arthropods with hands-on encounters.

641 E Pennsylvania Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, United States

Walkabout Australia

Walkabout Australia

Visit this great place for kids and families!

San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States

Avian Behavior International

Avian Behavior International

Visit this great place for kids and families!

23945 Old Wagon Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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.

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

SEA LIFE Aquarium

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Oceanic exhibits & play areas. Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages.

LEGOLAND California Resort, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, United States

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Native species & animals since 1970. Over 1,000 acres of desert ecosystem featuring a bighorn sheep enclosure & small animal exhibits.

47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

African Village

African Village

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Indian Wells, CA 92210

Zen Aquatics

Zen Aquatics

Visit this great place for kids and families!

44843 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

San Bernardino County Museum

San Bernardino County Museum

Cultural & natural-science exhibits. Educational exhibits on local culture & natural science, plus cactus gardens & a live-animal center.

2024 Orange Tree Ln, Redlands, CA 92374, United States

Little Parrot Farm

Little Parrot Farm

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2126 Desire Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, United States

Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

Nature-based activities for families. Nature-focused activities include an earth science museum & hands-on learning with rocks & fossils.

7621 Granite Hill Dr, Riverside, CA 92509, United States

Tom's Farms

Tom's Farms

Old-time attraction with restaurants. Family-friendly park with restaurants & a farmer's market, plus a steam train, pony rides & more.

23900 Temescal Canyon Rd, Temescal Valley, CA 92883, United States

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.

1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701, United States

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.

18818 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Sugarplum zoo

Sugarplum zoo

Visit this great place for kids and families!

39695 Berenda Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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