The OC Zoo

Have you searched for the perfect zoo for young kids and toddlers?

The OC Zoo is the best little zoo for kids!!! It's nestled on the border of Orange County and Riverside County.

Orange County Zoo
Kids Observing Bird Sanctuary

How does a $2.00 admission fee sound?

What about free admission for kids under 2 years?

You will be super excited when you go to the Orange County Zoo; it’s affordable for the whole family!
To be honest, I've lived in Southern California almost my ENTIRE life and I've never heard of this zoo!!

To top it off, the OC Zoo is inside of the OLDEST regional park in California! It's called the Irvine Regional Park. Who knew?

The Orange County Zoo is a great place for young kids and toddlers. It's a modest five acre zoo in the middle of Irvine Regional Park.

The zoo pathways are enclosed and easy for your little one to run around and not get lost in the crowd. The Zoo is extremely easy to navigate with a large stroller too!

Orange County Zoo
Peacock

Orange County Zoo
Pigeons and Colored Bird

The largest animals are the Alpaca, Black Bear, and Mountain Lion.

The animals live in replicated natural habitats.
This allows for a more comfortable environment for the animals and helps with the educational experience for visitors.

Barnyard Petting Zoo Area

There is a small food dispenser you can purchase little pellets from and feed the animals.

The OC Zoo has many different educational activities for kids. Art classes, hands on crafts, Storytime and other educational programs are offered year round.
The toddler programs are the most popular at the OC Zoo so please reserve your spot early!

Orange County Zoo
Kids Observing Animals

Do you have a Boy Scout or Girl Scout Group that would benefit from a field trip to the zoo? Are you a teacher and looking for an educational field trip?
The Orange County Zoo offers guided docent tours and kids learn about animals native to the southwestern United States including:

• Habitats
• Adaptations
• Feeding habits
• Behaviors

There are requirements and restrictions for Group Tours. Please call the OC Zoo for information and availability, 714-973-6846.

The OC Zoo is inside of Irvine Regional Park. The Park has a lot of activities to include with your zoo day trip. Check out what the Park has to offer before you go!

Zoo Travel Tips:

• When you enter the zoo, get handouts for activities occurring that day and don't forget the Storytime schedule!!


• Parking fees apply to gain entrance to Irvine Regional Park (where the OC Zoo is located)
  • Monday - Friday = $3.00
  • Saturday and Sunday = $5.00
  • Holidays and Speical Use Days = $7.00 - $10.00


• Address
  • 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869
  
  
• Phone: 714-973-6847


• Hours are 10:00 am to 3:30 pm


• The zoo is open every day of the year except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day


• No bathrooms are located inside the zoo. The closest bathroom is near the parking lot of the zoo
• Plan on 1 hour for your "zoo trip" unless you have signed up for zoo activities. Don't forget to call and reserve your spot early for zoo programs, they fill up fast


• Expect to spend several hours inside Irvine Regional Park, there are playgrounds, train rides, pony rides and more activities


• Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the Park for the afternoon, several picnic tables are available for use

Don't forget, I love the admission price - $2.00 !!! And you will too!!!

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