The B. Bryan Preserve in Point Arena, California, is a private wildlife preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African antelope, zebra, and giraffe, all housed in large, open fields reminiscent of their natural habitats. Ce... Read more >

The Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, California, is a small, community-supported zoo housing a diverse collection of wildlife in carefully crafted habitats. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) through March 2025.... Read more >

CuriOdyssey is a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). CuriOdyssey also participates in the Museums for All program, offering free admission and reduced-cost members... Read more >

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is a zoo in Roeding Park in Fresno, California covering 39 acres and housing over 190 species. Its attractions include Stingray Bay, Dino Dig, Valley Farm, Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure, and Ross Laird's Winged Wo... Read more >

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a small 16-acre zoo and amusement park in San Jose, California. Wikipedia

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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, formerly the Living Desert Museum, is a non-profit zoo and desert botanical garden located in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California. The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150... Read more >

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 133-acre zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California. The city of Los Angeles owns the zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Read more >

The Oakland Zoo is a zoo located in Oakland, California. Established on June 6, 1922, it is managed by the Conservation Society of California, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife both locally and g... Read more >

The Sacramento Zoo is a 14.3-acre zoo located in William Land Park in Sacramento, California. As of December 2012, the zoo had over 500 animals on site. Wikipedia

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The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, housing 4,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park leased from the City of San Diego. The San Diego Zoo was a pioneer in the concept ... Read more >

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, originally named the San Diego Wild Animal Park, is an 1,800 acre zoo in the San Pasqual Valley area of San Diego, California. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County. The park houses... Read more >

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in San Diego that operates the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Founded in 1916 as the Zoological Society of San Diego under the leadership of H... Read more >

The San Francisco Zoo is a 100-acre zoo located in San Francisco, California. The SF Zoo is a public institution, managed by the non-profit San Francisco Zoological Society, a 501(c)(3) organization. As of 2016, the zoo housed more than on... Read more >

The Santa Barbara Zoo is located on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California. It was built on the site of what was known as the Child Estate. It has more than 500 animals in numerous exhibits, including capybara and California ... Read more >

The Sequoia Park Zoo, located in Eureka, California, is a small community zoo set within a lush forest, featuring local and exotic animals, botanical gardens, and a treetop walk. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) th... Read more >