Orange County Zoo - Orange, California

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Address: 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869.
Phone: 149736840.
Website: ocparks.com
Specialties: Zoo, Park, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Gift shop, Cafe, Offers tours, Petting zoo, Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Playground.
Opinions: This company has 3570 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.7/5.

📌 Location of Orange County Zoo

☎️149736840

⏰ Open Hours of Orange County Zoo

Monday: 10 AM–3:30 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM–3:30 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–3:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM–3:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–4:30 PM

Orange County Zoo is a fascinating tourist attraction located at 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869. Established in 1975, this zoo is part of the Irvine Park Railroad and is run by the County of Orange Parks. The zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is dedicated to the conservation and well-being of wildlife. Visitors can observe and interact with a variety of animals in a natural habitat setting.

One of the key features of the Orange County Zoo is its specialized exhibits. The zoo is home to over 80 different species of animals, including native Californian species and exotic animals from around the world. Some of the most popular exhibits include the bobcat, gray fox, and the red-tailed hawk. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the Reptile House, which houses venomous and non-venomous snakes, lizards, and turtles.

The zoo is wheelchair accessible, with designated parking spaces and entrances for visitors with disabilities. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Orange County Zoo offers guided tours and educational programs, which are perfect for families with children. There is also a petting zoo, where kids can get up close and personal with friendly farm animals.

In addition to the exhibits and tours, the zoo features a gift shop and a cafe, which offers a variety of food and drink options. The gift shop is perfect for picking up souvenirs and memorabilia to remember your visit.

With an impressive 4.7/5 star rating based on 3570 Google My Business reviews, the Orange County Zoo is highly regarded by visitors. Many praise the zoo's commitment to animal conservation and the opportunity for families to learn about wildlife in a fun and engaging environment.

👍 Reviews of Orange County Zoo

Jason C.

5/5

Date of Visit: September 27, 2024
Ticket Price: $2 for adults,
free for children under 2 , free for parking.

We initially planned to only attend the Halloween event at the nearby Rail Park, but we unexpectedly discovered there was a zoo next to it where we could take a stroll. Although the zoo is small, the animals can be observed up close, which is fascinating. The black panther, in particular, was stunning — it’s rare to see one in other zoos, and the view was incredibly clear.

The zoo also offers scheduled feeding sessions with explanations, allowing visitors to get a good look at how the animals eat. This is a fresh and educational experience for both children and adults.

There is also a section where visitors can touch and feed the animals, which brings a lot of joy to kids and teaches them how to treat other species with kindness.

Jenn D.

5/5

Such a lovely little zoo!! It's clean, they have a great variety of animals with educational information displayed. We had a really nice time!! My favorites were the cats, Mountain Lion, Serval, Jaguar, Leopard 🐆, and the Bear. I do also love the possum. It was a little busy on a Sunday but not extremely crowded. I highly recommend going! Parking was $5 for the park, and it was only $2 ea. to go in the zoo.

tanya B.

5/5

Came back to the Zoo for the first time since pandemic and couldn't believe how much it was improved. Now they have mountain lions, jaguar, panther, porcupine... And you can actually see the animals. Mountain lion was playing with a coconut, looked pretty happy. Place is nice and clean

Mike E.

5/5

What a great zoo! It's obvious how much care went into the exhibits, and the animal selection is nice. A good mix of local critters and some others from a bit farther away. Loved all the big cats! It's nice to have such a wonderful resource in the heart of OC.

Reza M.

5/5

Cute and clean little zoo. Seems like they are caring for the right animals that need the help. I would love for them to have the story of each animal there. There’s also a petting zoo. The big cats were so cool to look at. Also had a bear that brain trauma and a three legged big cat. Overall cheap, fun and clean place to bring the kids or a fun way to start a date!

Jenn B.

5/5

Spent the afternoon doing the scavenger hunt pamphlet with my dad. Enjoyed looking for all the answers while looking at all the well looked after animals in their enclosures.

For a $2 entry to get it, it's a great way to spend an afternoon with family!

K L.

5/5

This is a very nice small zoo. It has great plaques and activities for kids to learn about the animals and conservation. They have lots of big cats as well! My personal favorite were the prairie dogs. They have a bathroom within the zoo for use and it is very stroller/wheelchair friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Ngoc T. N.

5/5

This one is a small zoo so there are not that many animals but it’s a great place to hang out since there’s a huge park to picnic, and enjoy nature