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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

Discover the best zoos, aquariums & animal encounters for kids in South El Monte.

Parnell Storybook Zoo

Parnell Storybook Zoo

Visit this great place for kids and families!

15390 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90604, United States

Shark Lagoon

Shark Lagoon

Visit this great place for kids and families!

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

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College

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

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

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

California Science Center

California Science Center

Hands-on exhibits, IMAX & the Endeavor. Admission's free to permanent exhibits at this kid-friendly spot, also boasting IMAX & the Endeavor.

700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Exotic Life Fish & Reptiles

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

Manwarren Habitats

Manwarren Habitats

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3830 Wacker Dr, Mira Loma, CA 91752

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

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

Marine Mammal Care Center

Marine Mammal Care Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3601 S Gaffey St #8, San Pedro, CA 90731

Roundhouse Aquarium

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

Wildlife Learning Center

Wildlife Learning Center

Visit this great place for kids and families!

16027 Yarnell St, Sylmar, CA 91342, United States

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

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

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

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