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Star Wars Day at the OC Zoo
June 28: Enjoy a day of family fun including crafts, games, and photo ops. Star Wars costume/attire encouraged! See zoo animals receive special treats throughout the day along with animal meet-and-greets.
Christmas at the OC Zoo
DECEMBER 9, 2023: See the animals receive treat filled "gifts" hidden inside Christmas Trees. Visit with Santa and Mrs Claus and enjoy crafts for the kids!
Ducks Day at the OC Zoo
MARCH 4: Wear your Ducks gear to get free entry into the OC Zoo! Meet and take photos with an Anaheim Ducks Alumni player. Watch animal demonstrations and receive fun giveaway items.
Christmas at the OC Zoo
DECEMBER 10: Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, make festive crafts, and play games. See the zoo animals receive holiday "gifts" and treats hidden inside Christmas trees.
Zookeeper Appreciation Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, JULY 16: Thank the zookeepers at the OC Zoo for all their hard work caring for animals! Kids activities includes arts & crafts, making thank you cards, free train rides, and much more!
What’s For Lunch? at the OC Zoo
JULY 14: A fun and engaging class for toddlers! Offers hands-on learning, fun crafts, and meeting zoo creatures up close!
Bear Awareness Day at OC Zoo
SATURDAY, APRIL 9: Activities include crafts for kids, special keeper chats about bears, and a learning station where you can find out more about bear conservation and research, how to "bear proof" camping sites, and what to do if you see a bear.
Scales, Feathers, & Fur Preschool Program at OC Zoo
Children ages 3-4 are invited to join the OC Zoo for this hand-on learning class about animals with scales, feathers, or fur. Registration required.
Nose, Toes, & Ears Preschool Program at OC Zoo
Kids ages 3-4 are invited to this hand-on class to find out why some animals have big or small noses or ears, and what their toes look like!
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