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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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

Deep Blue Aquarium

Deep Blue Aquarium

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5611 Willowcrest Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601, United States

Living Amphibians Invertebrates and Reptiles

Living Amphibians Invertebrates and Reptiles

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

Elephants of Asia

Elephants of Asia

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#8573311~!# District of Freedom, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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.

1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States

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.

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

Barnyard Buddies

Barnyard Buddies

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11369 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90715, United States

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.

3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731

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

Manwarren Habitats

Manwarren Habitats

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3830 Wacker Dr, Mira Loma, CA 91752

Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.

Critter Squad Wildlife Defenders.

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18730 Oxnard St, Tarzana, CA 91356, United States

Parnell Storybook Zoo

Parnell Storybook Zoo

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15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90604, United States

Shark Lagoon

Shark Lagoon

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100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States

Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel

Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

Star Eco Station

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

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

Sugarplum zoo

Sugarplum zoo

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39695 Berenda Rd, Temecula, CA 92591

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.

31791 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

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

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.

4801 Griffith Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, 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

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