Best Zoo Costa Mesa Near Me

4worldlovers: If it hops, wiggles, crawls, or gives your mom the chills you'll find it at The Reptile Zoo

The Reptile Zoo provides the community with a unique educational entertainment facility which houses over 100 exotic species of reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids from around the world.

During this time we are taking every precaution to keep not only our team, but our animals safe and well cared for. Six months of closure have been difficult financially, but we are looking forward to fulling inviting guests back to enjoy our hands-on and interactive experience as soon as responsible.

4worldlovers: The OC Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The Zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park.

The Zoo's focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Many of our animals are injured, orphaned, confiscated, or not releasable into the wild. Animals on exhibit include black bear, mountain lion, bald eagle, kit fox, ocelot, beaver, great horned owl, porcupine, coyote, turkey vulture and more. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats and sheep.

OC Zoo - Admission Fee: $2 per person ages 3 years and over; Ages 2 years and under are free

Entry Fee for Irvine Regional Park: $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 per vehicle weekends (Major Holidays: $7 to $10 per entry as posted)

Please click on "Programs" & "Events & Programs" for a current listing of educational programs and special events offered at the Orange County Zoo.

4worldlovers: ZOOMARS IS CLOSED ON JULY 4TH, 2023. WE WILL REOPEN JULY 5TH.

** Due to ongoing construction and improvements , Pony Rides might not be available**