Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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

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.

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Nurtured By Nature

Nurtured By Nature

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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.

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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.

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River Street Ranch

River Street Ranch

Petting zoo & kid-friendly activities. Popular spot for families offers a petting zoo, train rides, panning for gold & more.

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Penguin Encounter

Penguin Encounter

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SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

Aquatic theme park with shows & rides. Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.

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Northern Frontier

Northern Frontier

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San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

Zoo & wildlife conservation area. Zoo featuring giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus tours & a conservation society.

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Asian Passage

Asian Passage

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San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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.

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Living Coast Discovery Center

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.

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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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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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