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Orange County Zoo
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5 reviews for Orange County Zoo
I love this little zoo. Sure it is small. I mean VERY small. But damn. They have 2 big black bears and you can get up close and personal with them, which is pretty cool. This is a great zoo for smaller kids (toddlers or pre-K), as their is very little walking required, most of the animals are very visible in their habitats, and there is a well stocked petting zoo inside which contains goats, sheep, and pigs.
Older kids might and adults might find this zoo a bit too small or simplistic for their tastes, so be warned: don't come expecting the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Just a nice little fun zoo with some cool and unique species to observe.
Come to think of it, I am sorta opposed to the whole concept of zoos- taking animals out of their natural habitat and caging them simply for humans to gawk at. But...kids love to see animals and so I guess they are a necessary evil... :-\
We stopped by here on Memorial Day so it was a bit crowded to say the least. Admission was only $2, so what the hay. You can literally go in and out of the zoo in like 10 minutes. It's small, but it has an unique charm to it. Kids will love it, especially feeding the goats. Bears are there as well, and some animals that were injured in the wild, recuperating at the zoo.
Took my 2 year old here...She seemed to love it. I have lived in OC for around 4years now and I still have no idea the wealth of things to do out here. I seriously had no idea this place existed so after doing a little research online we made the trek during the week after stopping at the farmers market for some snacks. The place is really relaxing. Regardless of the lack of animals. It is worth dropping a couple bucks to get away for a hour or so. The largest animal they have is a brown bear which they seem to be really proud of. Admission is minimal. There is a train for the kiddies a little ways up. There is also some other activities and picnic table. I can sat I am pleased not blown away but worth going back to if I am babysitting another 2 year old
It's pretty amazing that this little zoo has more to see than the Santa Ana Zoo which is much bigger. Admission is also cheaper at $3/person. It won't take you more than 30 mins to walk through the entire zoo area if you only stop about 10 secs at each exhibit. If you pause to feed the animals at the feeding area you can give yourself 40-50 mins and you'll be done.
Situated inside Irvine Regional Park, the zoo might cost close to nothing, but parking will set you back $5/car.
The other zoo of my childhood (Most recent visit: Past June).
After hiking , or biciclying on a bicycle for two , around Irvine Regional Park and you are wonder what else there is aside from countless barbecues, hills, peacocks...there's the Orange County Zoo.
Two grizzly bears call it home, so do coyotes, owls, turkey vultures, mountian lions, among others. There were plans for a harbour seal, but I simply can't imagine a seal in that place.
For some reason, I feel that there are more things to see in Santa Ana Zoo, but perhaps that's just me.
The feeding area is fun, and it's cool to see the goats want to eat from your hand.
There's also some educational plaques around the park, giving information about plants and their medicinal uses by the local tribes.
The donkeys and llamas are my favourite part of the zoo, aside from the bear and owls.
