Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters
Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in San Clemente.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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11369 E Carson St, Lakewood, CA 90715, United States
Manwarren Habitats
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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
Marine Mammal Care Center
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3601 S Gaffey St #8, San Pedro, CA 90731
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
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
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
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States
Avian Behavior International
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23945 Old Wagon Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States
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
Parnell Storybook Zoo
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15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90604, United States
Shark Lagoon
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100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
Little Parrot Farm
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2126 Desire Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, United States
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