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California Zoos & Aquariums

Who hasn't been awed by the site of a lumbering elephant or shivered while watching a long gliding shark? The world's forests, jungles, and oceans are filled with fascinating creatures. Whether you are a curious adult or an enthusiastic child, viewing these animals never gets old. So, let UpTake help you find the best zoo or aquarium to visit on your trip in and spend a day marveling at interesting wildlife.

Best Results for Zoos & Aquariums in California

San Diego Zoo

AVERAGE RATING
301+ reviews
from 6 sources
Epinions.com
80+ reviews
Orbitz
2+ reviews
CitySearch
1+ reviews
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restaurant in the lobby was fantastic, with a buffet more on Yahoo! Travel
bed was comfortable more on TripAdvisor
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SeaWorld Adventure Park, San Diego

AVERAGE RATING
300+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
138+ reviews
Epinions.com
48+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
concessions-food available, gift shop, whe... more
I'm confused. I have money, and don't usually fret about spending it, but I expect... more on Yelp
We were 2 adults visiting San Diego and looking for... more on Epinions.com
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$56
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Sacramento Zoo

AVERAGE RATING
57+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yelp
25+ reviews
Epinions.com
8+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
24+ reviews
concessions-food available, gift shop, res... more
This is a depressing old zoo. It is far too small by modern standards. Many of the few remaining animals are in antiquated enclosures featuring iron bars. A few years ago they... more on Epinions.com
Small zoo, but has a lot of learning activities for kids. Summertime has... more on TripAdvisor
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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555+ reviews
from 4 sources
Frommers
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
65+ reviews
Yelp
447+ reviews
guided tours
Before our recent trip to Monterey, CA, Mrs. G and I each composed a listing of ?must... more on Epinions.com
I love this place. It's a great place for the kids, but parents will truly enjoy... more on Yelp
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Aquarium of the Bay

AVERAGE RATING
67+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yelp
60+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
6+ reviews
gift shop
...on moving walkways, travel through two crystal-clear 150... more on Amazon.com
Unfortunately, how can this place rank when we've all probably had the opportunity... more on Yelp
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Santa Barbara Zoo

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7+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
7+ reviews
concessions-food available, gift shop, gui... more
Well, I guess I don't really want to live at the Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens,... more on Epinions.com
Whether you should go or not depends on how you feel about animals in captivity.... more on Gocalifornia.about.com
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California Academy of Sciences

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221+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yelp
190+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
30+ reviews
This is one of my favorite places in San Francisco and it is a great place for kids to learn... more on Yahoo! Travel
i want my kids to... more on GoCityKids.com
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Santa Monica Pier

AVERAGE RATING
38+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
12+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
26+ reviews
wheelchair accessible
Play games and win prizes, Go fishing, eat, arcade games,... more on Yahoo! Travel
...rides, arcades, fast food, the usual parade of interesting passerby and all the honkey-tonk... more on Amazon.com
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Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific

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157+ reviews
from 4 sources
Epinions.com
22+ reviews
Frommers
1+ reviews
Yelp
129+ reviews
wheelchair accessible
Our family are charter members, and I work close enough to get there for lunch breaks.... more on Epinions.com
This was a nice place, mostly filled with kids. But if you've been to Monterey... more on Yahoo! Travel
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San Francisco Zoo

AVERAGE RATING
45+ reviews
from 3 sources
Frommers
1+ reviews
Epinions.com
22+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
22+ reviews
gift shop, guided tours, restrooms, wheelc... more
...shelters many rare and endangered animals, such as black rhinos, snow leopards, condors,... more on Amazon.com
I have travelled all over the world, and the SF Zoo is one of the best zoos that I've seen.... more on Epinions.com
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