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About the Zoo:
The Orange County Zoo is a great place to learn about the native animals of Southern California. The zoo offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year. The zoo is also a popular spot for family gatherings and picnics.
Address:
1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA
Hours of Operation:
- Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission Fees:
- Adults (13-61): $12.00
- Seniors (62+): $10.00
- Children (3-12): $8.00
- Children under 3: Free
Types of Animals:
- American bison
- Bobcats
- Black-tailed deer
- Coyotes
- Golden eagles
- Grizzly bears
- Mountain lions
- Mule deer
- Ocelots
- Prairie dogs
- Pronghorns
- Raccoons
- Red-tailed hawks
- River otters
- Roadrunners
- Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
- San Joaquin kit foxes
- Western pond turtles
- Wolves
Things to Remember:
- The zoo is located in a natural setting, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses, as there is limited shade in the park.
- There are several picnic areas in the park, so feel free to bring your own lunch.
- The zoo is stroller-accessible, but there are some hills, so be prepared for a bit of a workout.
- There is a gift shop at the zoo where you can purchase souvenirs and snacks.
How to Get There:
By Car: The Orange County Zoo is located just off the I-5 freeway. Take the Chapman Avenue exit and head north. The zoo will be on your left.
By Bus: The OCTA bus line 201 stops directly in front of the zoo.
By Bike: The Orange County Zoo is located on the Santa Ana River Trail, which is a paved bike path. You can bike to the zoo from anywhere in the county.
By Train: The Amtrak train station in Orange is located about a mile from the zoo. You can walk, bike, or take a taxi to the zoo from the train station.
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Reza Marty
2 weeks agoCute and clean little zoo. Seems like they are caring for the right animals that need the help. I would love for them to have the story of each animal there. There’s also a petting zoo. The big cats were so cool to look at. Also had a bear that brain trauma and a three legged big cat. Overall cheap, fun and clean place to bring the kids or a fun way to start a date!
Leslie Concepcion
a month agoThe price for entry is $2, it’s relatively small compared to other zoos but it was actually worth it! Most of the animals they have are in rehabilitation, so they are being cared for. This is a perfect place to take the kiddos as you can pet goats and even feed them. They also have some interesting reptiles. Definitely worth it.
Dillon Lunsford
a month agoPhenomenal! I'll compare every Zoo to this one moving forward. Price VERY IMPRESSIVE $2!!!! Parking for the park was $3. Quaint yet packs a punch! The Black Panther was by far my favorite. Our daughter loved the petting area (goats).
Noah
3 months agoJust wow. Haven’t been since I was a kid and holy cow have they improved. Every single enclosure I saw was super clean and the animals looked to be in great health. All of the staff are friendly and do really cool keeper chats that are engaging for all ages. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and on my birthday at that.
Debbie V
3 months agoDelightful small zoo. Perfect for a couple of hours. The enclosures are attractive, the animals were out and active during our morning visit. Staff was friendly and informative. We even got to pet a snake. Visit the goat pen and give the goats a brushing with their brush pads. You'll see bears, jaguars, mountain lions, bobcat, coyotes, a giant tortoise, peacocks, and birds of prey to name a few. Entrance fee was $2, entrance to the park was $5/car. The park has playgrounds, picnic tables, surrey bikes, and pedal boats, so pack a picnic lunch.