Children’s Nature Retreat
Alpine – Fun and educational, interactive encounters and guided tours are available for everyone to learn and foster an appreciation for animals, nature, sustainable farming and the ecosystem. Read More
Animal Encounters
America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
Moorpark – Visit the the training zoo for special animal shows and demonstrations. Plus, behind-the-scenes tours, family-friendly special events, summer camp and more. Read More
Amy’s Farm
Ontario- Guided farm tour includes garden walk, milking cows, petting farm animals, feeding pigs, and grooming horses. Seasonal activities, educational workshops and special events available. Read More
Animal Tracks
Agua Dulce- Family weekdays and Safari Sundays allow visitors to get up-close and personal with the sanctuary’s animals. Read More
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach – More than 12,000 ocean animals, plus educational classes/programs, whale watching, family sleepovers, Shark Lagoon Nights, birthday parties, camps and more. Read More
Birch Aquarium
La Jolla – Visit more than 5,000 fish in 60+ habitats. Get hands-on in their living tide-pool exhibit. Watch a shark feeding or catch a show and witness divers descent into two-story Giant Kelp Forests. Read More
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro – 35 saltwater tanks and touch tanks, plus discovery labs and an Aquatic Nursery. Tours, classes, camps, youth docents, family programs, events, tide pool walks and grunion runs. Read More
Centennial Farm
Costa Mesa – View pigs, chickens, oxen, goats and more. Visit on Discovery Days where children pet a chick, plant and take home a radish, see a cow milking demonstration and more. Read More
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
Phelan – Meet rescued exotic animals. Upgrade the experience with the Extreme Feed option, and you can feed one of the many big cats at the sanctuary! Read More
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Santa Monica – More than 100 species, featuring touch tanks with tide-pool animals. Plus field-trip programs, kids’ classes, party packages, event days, and summer camps. Read More
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles – Special activities and tours, school-break camps, and Family Nature Club are also offered. Read More
Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles
San Pedro – View rescued seal and sea lion patients; free. Docent-led tours are available for groups. Volunteer opportunities for high schoolers; plus educational events and activities. Read More
Oasis Camel Dairy
Ramona – Special family-friendly events are held throughout the year. Hands-on camel camps also available. Read More
Orange County Zoo
Orange – See a variety of animals, plus visit the barnyard. Guided and audio tours available, plus toddler and scout programs. Read More
OstrichLand USA
Solvang – A zoo of 50 ostriches and emus, where guests are invited to feed and interact with the large birds. See the baby emus, chicks typically hatch in late-winter and early spring. Read More
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Laguna Beach – Rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals. After-school and Girl Scouts programs available. Read More
San Diego Zoo
San Diego – Discover thousands of animals! Upgrade your visit with special add-ons, or enjoy overnight camping, teen programs and camps. Read More
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego – Take a tram to see rhinos, giraffes, antelopes and gazelles up-close and personal. Enhance your experience with different safari add-ons. Read More
Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana – 80 species of animals, plus family farm where you can feed goats and sheep, Zoofari Express train, carousel and more. Birthday party options, too. Read More