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Best Zoos, Aquariums & Animal Encounters

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

Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo

850+ native & exotic animals on display. Long-standing zoo features 850+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs.

9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, United States

Steinhart Aquarium

Steinhart Aquarium

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California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park,55 Music Concourse Drive next to, 55 Music Concourse Dr California Coast Tank, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States

Discovery Theater

Discovery Theater

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1904-2098 Vallejo Police Officer James Capoot Memorial Hwy, Vallejo, CA 94589

Bale of Fun Farm

Bale of Fun Farm

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3688 Roblar Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

American Made Miniatures Farm Sanctuary 501c3

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1 Sonoma Mountain Rd, Petaluma, CA 94954

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

Petaluma Wildlife Museum

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201 Fair St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States

Deer Hollow Farm

Deer Hollow Farm

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22500 Cristo Rey Dr, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Hands-on science & nature exhibits. Child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits.

1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Jungle James Animal Adventure

Jungle James Animal Adventure

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Danville, CA 94526, United States

The Dingle Family Farm and Stables

The Dingle Family Farm and Stables

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3630 Brown Rd, Oakley, CA 94561, United States

Micke Grove Zoo

Micke Grove Zoo

Petite preserve with monkeys & iguanas. Modest 5-acre animal preserve including monkeys & iguanas in a park featuring other kid attractions.

11793 Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA 95240

Baylands Park

Baylands Park

Wetlands, trails & recreation areas. Developed park of 70+ acres on San Francisco Bay with playgrounds, trails & a wetlands preserve.

999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Animals, activities & conservation focus. Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.

748 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

The Marine Mammal Center

The Marine Mammal Center

Rehabilitation center founded in 1975. All types of marine mammals are cared for & rehabilitated at this non-profit facility.

2000 Bunker Rd, Sausalito, CA 94965, United States

Insect Zoo

Insect Zoo

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Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132, United States

Shark Experience

Shark Experience

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1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay

Waterfront museum with aquatic animals. Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank.

PIER 39 The Embarcadero &, Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94133, United States

CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey

Science & wildlife center for kids. Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo.

1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401

California Trail at Oakland Zoo

California Trail at Oakland Zoo

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9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605, United States

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Lindsay Wildlife Experience

Education center with 50+ animal species. Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife.

1931 1st Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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