Zoos - Aquariums - Gardens |
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| San Diego Zoo - Wild Park 1800 acre wildlife preserve houses over 3500 animals representing 260 species and is a botanical garden |
Los Angeles Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Griffith Park. |
| San Francisco Zoo Houses 250 species and includes a children's zoo, miniature train and carousel. |
Safari West An African animal preserve on the outskirts of the Napa Valley in California. |
| Santa Barbara Zoo 600 animals representing more than 180 species housed on 16 acres. General information, animal photos and descriptions, zoo history, and a virtual tour. |
Other Zoos |
| Aquarium of the Bay Nature center in San Francisco focusing on the amazing marine animals that live in the Bay. |
Sea World San Diego Venture beyond the ocean's door at SeaWorld San Diego |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium The Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is located on the site of a former sardine cannery on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is one of the largest aquariums ... |
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Just steps from the ocean on Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium promotes knowledge, appreciation and conservation of the marine life of Southern California. |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Its mission is to foster an awareness and appreciation of the role of plants in nature and in human affairs. |
San Francisco Botanical Garden Features a spectacular array of plants from the world's Mediterranean and mild temperate climates, to high-elevation tropical cloud forests. |
| Quail Botanical Gardens Located 20 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, Features over 35 acres of exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest. |
Gilroy Gardens Unique California Theme Park centered around trees and horticulture. Your guide to theme park hours, attractions, and theme park ticket deals. |