Aquarium of the bay
San Francisco Bay Ca.
Opened in 1996 and enhanced in 2001, Aquarium of the Bay is a unique educational and entertainment facility dedicated to the rich and diverse aquatic life of San Francisco Bay and its surrounding waters. The Aquarium provides a window to the Bay that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems to entertain, educate and inspire preservation of this wonderful natural resource.

Hours of operation.
Weekday Hours 10 am - 6 pm
Weekend Hours 10 am - 7 pm
Summer Hours 9 am - 8 pm
Times may change call 1-888-SEA-DIVE for more info

Online ticket prices.
Get them here Online tickets
$$11.95 (Sale) Adults
$$6.50 (Sale) Children (3-11)
$6.50 (Sale) Seniors (65+)
$33.95 Family Rate(2 adults and 2 children 3-11)
Visit there site here. www.aquariumofthebay.com

The Chaffee Zoo, Fresno California.
Spend the day with over 700 mammals, birds and reptiles at the Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno! The Zoo's winding pathways and dense vegetation provide a beautiful backdrop for your stroll through the animal kingdom. ... Celebrate Summer at the Chaffee Zoo! Check out the cool activities the Zoo has lined up for you. Online ticketing and hours of operation.
Visit there site here. www.chaffeezoo.org

The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's
Feline Conservation Center (FCC)
Rosamond, California
EFBC's Feline Conservation Center (FCC), also known as the Cat House, is located in Rosamond, California. Cat lovers of all ages who discover this desert zoo/wildlife museum north of Los Angeles are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species found here. We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of the world's endangered felines.

EFBC/FCC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) institution. Volunteers are always needed, 18 and older, no experience necessary!

EFBC/FCC is open to the public Thursday through Tuesday from 10 am until 4 pm.
Admission charge
$3 for adults,
$1.50 age 3-17,
free under age 3.
Members and adoptive parents receive free admission. You can also direct a donation to a special project. Use this form to become a member and help support our efforts!
Call (661) 256-3793 for more information, 10am-4pm Pacific time, daily except Wednesdays.
Recorded directions and information at (661) 256-3332.

Visit there site here. www.cathouse-fcc.org

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
San José California
Located in Kelley Park on the corner of Story and Senter Roads, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo™ has been providing affordable family entertainment, education, and fun since 1961. Park The Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10. There are creative Play Areas, children's Rides, Puppet Shows, special events, and Birthday Areas. Zoo Our Zoo is an AZA-Accredited Institution that participates in conservation and propagation of rare and endangered species - while at the same time offering children (and adults) the opportunity to see wondrous animals such as the Ruffed Lemur and Jaguar. The Zoo also provides hands-on experience with many animals along with the education that's necessary to secure the future of endangered species. There's also an Animal Contact Area featuring Alpacas, Goats, Guinea Pigs, and Miniature Horses.

Admission GENERAL (ages 2 - 64) $5.50
SENIOR (65 - 74)
and DISABLED $5.00
If you need special assistance for your visit,
please call us at 408-277-3000. under 2 | over 74 Free MEMBERS Free
GROUP (general)
GROUP (seniors/disabled) $5.00 $4.50
Available for 14 or more.
Advance reservations are required.
Call 408-277-4193 to reserve your group. More info»
Visit there site here. www.hhpz.org

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Los Angeles Zoo is located in the heart of the nation’s second-largest city. Each year 1.4 million visitors pass through the gates to view a collection of more than 1,200 animals from around the world.
When the Los Angeles Zoo opened in 1966 it was the fourth zoo to serve the city. In 1885, the city-owned Eastlake Zoo opened in East Los Angeles Park, and in 1912 the Griffith Park Zoo opened up a few miles from the current Los Angeles Zoo site. By 1915, colorful “Colonel” William Selig opened his combination movie studio and zoo, the Selig Zoo, in Lincoln Park.

HOURS The Los Angeles Zoo is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day of the year except December 25. Our special summer extended hours are until 6 p.m. from July 1 through Labor Day in early September. Please note the Los Angeles Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4 p.m. during regular hours, and at 5 p.m. during summer hours. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time.

GENERAL ADMISSION PRICES
(effective July 1, 2004)
Adults (ages 13 - up) $10
Seniors (age 62 and up) $7
Children (ages 2 to 12) $5
Children (under 2) Free
Parking Free

Visit there site here. www.lazoo.org

Micke Grove Regional Park, Lodi Ca.
A gem with plenty of amenities, this 258-acre oak tree park features Micke Grove Zoo, (click here for more info); the Japanese Garden, a favorite wedding spot with Cherry Blossom trees, Tea Pavilion and Koi pond; rental facilities with outdoor picnic shelters and indoor facilities for receptions, family reunions and corporate events; Funderwoods Amusement Park, offering fun-filled rides, delicious treats and party packages; the San Joaquin Historical Museum; softball fields and a children’s play area.

Location: 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi (Off Highway 99, west of Armstrong Rd. exit and follow the signs). Hours:
Park: Open daily (except Christmas) from 8 a.m. to sunset. Zoo:
Museum: Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Japanese Garden: Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
weekends until 1:30 p.m.
Funderwoods: For hours, call (916) 761-2525.
Cost:
Park:
Vehicle entry fees are $2 weekdays, $5 weekends and county-recognized holidays. Buses are $10.
Zoo:
Museum: 13+ years: $2; 6 – 12 years & seniors: $1; 5 and under: free. Japanese Garden: Free.
Funderwoods: For costs, call (916) 761-2525
Visit there site here. www.mgzoo.com

Oakland Zoo Oakland Ca.

The Oakland Zoo is open daily from 10am to 4pm, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. The children's rides area, train, and sky ride open at 11am. In the event of inclement weather, the Zoo may be forced to close. Nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland off Highway 580, and is home to more than 440 native and exotic animals.
The Oakland Zoo is a non-profit organization, managed by the East Bay Zoological Society. Founded in 1922 by Henry Snow, the Zoo has been located in its current Knowland Park location since 1936.

For general Zoo information: (510) 632-9525
Information on becoming a Zoo member: (510) 632-9525 x152
Information on Zoo classes (510) 632-9525 x142

Admissions Prices:
prices effective 10/1/04

Age General Admission Groups of 12 or more
(Reservation and Non-Refundable Deposit required)
Groups of 12 or more
(Without Reservation)

Adults 15-55 $9.00 $5.00 $7.00
Children 2-14 $5.50 $4.00 $5.00
Children under 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Seniors 55 plus $5.50 $4.00 $5.00
Parking Car $5.00 Bus $9.00

Visit there site here. www.oaklandzoo.org

Sacramento Zoo. Napa Valley, California

Visit The Little Zoo in the Park
Seventy-five years ago “the little zoo in the park” was born. The William Land Park Zoo opened on June 2, 1927 as the City of Sacramento brought together an assortment of animals from area parks. At that time, the 4.2 acre zoo was home to a diverse collection of 40 animals that included monkeys, raccoons, birds, deer and various other small animals. In the early 1960s, the zoo was enlarged to its current 14.3 acres and new habitats were built in nearly every area of the zoo. In 1970, the Sacramento City Council adopted the name Sacramento Zoo.

During the 1980s, zoos began to provide a new experience for visitors by replacing the iron bars and concrete walls of cages with protective moats, bigger animal enclosures and more natural habitats. At this time the Sacramento Zoo went through a period of exciting growth and added new habitats for the chimpanzees and orangutans, renovated the lion and tiger grottos, and adopted a long-range master plan for continued improvements and additions to the zoo. In the ‘90s, the zoo added the Rare Feline Center, golden-headed lion tamarin and snow leopard exhibits; climbing trees for the orangutans; and the Lake Victoria complex with its collection of flamingos and other waterfowl.

As the zoo community was learning more and more about the animals in their care, it was time to make more improvements. Architects met the challenge of making exhibit areas spacious and interesting to both inhabitants and visitors. Zoo horticulturists designed natural habitats that reached new levels of creativity. The Claire Mower Red Panda Forest, a mixed species habitat for endangered red panda, Asian bird, fish and turtle species is a prime example of where architects meet horticulturists. Built in 2000, our exceptional habitat, combined with the abilities of our keeper staff, has proven our expertise in caring for these animals. Based on a recommendation by the red panda Species Survival Planâ team, we have earned the opportunity to work with a breeding pair. In June of 2001 our breeding pair welcomed two red panda cubs.

Zoo Hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
February through October
Guests may stay on Zoo grounds until 5:00 pm
Closed Early at 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Guests may stay on Zoo grounds until 2:30pm
Winter Hours 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
November, December, January
Guests may stay on Zoo grounds until 5:00 pm
Closed early: Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 1:30 pm
Closed
Thanksgiving - November 24, 2005 and Christmas - December 25, 2005 FREE Admission Days
Saturday, February 5, 2005
Friday, November 25, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005