While visiting California, there are so many options for you to entertain your family. On the top of most visitor’s list is visiting one of our zoos, safaris, or aquariums or even all three. We have provided you with a list of our most popular zoos, safaris and aquariums located throughout the state.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles County

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.590.3100

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731
310.548.7562

Gibbon Conservation Center
19100 Esguerra Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
661.296.2737

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.644.4200

Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.393.6149

Wildlife WayStation
14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Road
Sylmar, CA 91342
818.899.5201

Marin County

The Marine Mammal Center
2000 Bunker Road
Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, CA 94965-2619
415.289.7325

Orange County

Pacific Marine Mammal Center
20612 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949.494.3050

Reptile Zoo
18822 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714.500.0591
Santa Ana Zoo

Riverside County

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
47900 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92660
760.346.5694

San Bernardino County

Big Bear Alpine Zoo
43285 Goldmine Drive
Big Bear Lake, CA
909.584.1299

San Diego County

San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619.231.1515

San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Psqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027
760.747.8702

Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way
La Jolla, CA 92037
858.534.3474

Sea World San Diego
500 Sea World Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
619.222.4732

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
805.962.5339

Ventura County

America’s Teaching Zoo
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
805.378.1441

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Alameda County

Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA 94605
510.632.9525

Fresno County

Fresno Chafee Zoo
894 W. Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
559.498.5910

Humboldt County

Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W Street
Eureka, CA 95503
707.441.4263

Monterey County

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
831.648.4800

Sacramento County

Sacramento Zoo
3930 West Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822
916.808.5888

San Francisco County

San Francisco Zoo
Sloat Blvd. at the Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 94132
415.753.7080

Santa Clara County

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story Road
San Jose, CA 95112
408.794.6400

Sonoma County

Safari West
3115 Porter Creek Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
707.579.2551

What Our Members Have to Say About Zoos, Safaris and Aquariums in California!

• Teresa & Amy of California Travel Girls ~ Sea World San Diego’s Best Summer Ever
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Monterey Bay Aquarium Offers Free Field Trips for Students
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Visit the Quaint OC Zoo in Orange County
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Children’s Education Classes at the Aquarium of the Pacific
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Insider Tips for Visiting the Birch Aquarium in San Diego
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ 5 Must See Animals at the San Diego Zoo
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Behind the Scenes Hippo Encounter at the LA Zoo
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Visit Rancho Las Lomas Wildlife Foundation in Orange County
• Jilleen Butler of SoCal Field Trips ~ Guide to the Aquarium of the Pacific, plus a Giveaway & Field Trip Info
• Estefania of Cocoa1Sparkle ~ San Diego Zoo
• Whitney Moss of 510 Families ~ San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park

Originally Posted: June 18, 2018 / Last Updated 05/14/2018