Animals
Zoos, Farms, and Wildlife centers with live animal exhibits and educational opportunities.
Nearby
All About a Farm
Mobile petting farm offering friendly chickens, ducks, rabbits and dwarf goats — educational and hands‑on fun for young children and families.
Address: Based in Davis, CA (mobile petting zoo)
Impossible Acres Farm
Local u‑pick fruit farm with an animal barn where kids can pet goats, pigs, rabbits — seasonal fruit picking and educational visits.
Address: 37945 County Rd 31, Davis, CA 95616
Sacramento Zoo
Accredited zoo with over 90 species of mammals, birds and reptiles — perfect for interactive learning and a family outing.
Address: 3930 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area
Large wetland restoration area with guided bird and bat tours, habitat education and wildlife viewing just outside Davis.
Address: Yolo Bypass, Yolo County, CA (near Davis)
1-2 Hours Drive
Animal Place Sanctuary
Farmed‑animal rescue sanctuary caring for pigs, cows, goats, chickens, and sheep — educational tours and events on a 600‑acre ranch.
Address: 17314 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949
Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Non‑profit animal sanctuary caring for rescued wildlife like bears, big cats, wolves and birds — great for educational family outings.
Address: 403 Stafford St, Folsom, CA
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Wildlife rehabilitation center and museum in Walnut Creek – see rescued California wildlife, behind‑the‑scenes hospital and educational exhibits.
Address: 1931 First Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Micke Grove Zoo
Small zoo in Lodi featuring tigers, primates, peacocks, barnyard animals with petting opportunities and educational camps.
Address: 11793 N California St, Lodi, CA 95240
Weekend Trips
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
AZA‑accredited zoo housing 190+ species with exhibits like African Adventure, Stingray Bay and Valley Farm — excellent for family educational day trips.
Address: 894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Desert botanical garden + zoo featuring over 500 animals across 150 species, African and North American habitats — educational and scenic, great for family outings.
Address: 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Oakland Zoo
Expansive zoo with over 850 animals, gondola rides, California Trail habitats and a large children’s zoo — strong on conservation and hands‑on exhibits.
Address: 9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605
OstrichLand USA
Fun ostrich and emu ranch where kids can feed and interact with large birds — unique farm experience along California’s Central Coast.
Address: 620 Atterdag Rd, Buellton, CA 93427
Safari West
Private wildlife preserve in Sonoma County offering African safari tours with giraffes, rhinos, zebras and cheetahs — immersive and memorable for kids ages 5+.
Address: 3115 Porter Creek Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Large zoological theme park with roller coasters, marine shows and wildlife exhibits — good mix of rides and animal interaction, great for older kids and teens.
Address: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589
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