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- Aquarium of the Pacific
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- 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, off of Shoreline Dr.
- 562-590-3100
- There may be a wait time due to attendance - they enforce an occupancy limit.
- Admission $18.75, children (3-11) $9.95, seniors (60+) $14.95.
Children 2 and younger: free.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Ocean Experience Boat Tour available for
an additional charge.
- Open 9 am-6 pm daily.
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
- 3720 Stephen White Dr., San Pedro CA 90731
- 310-548-7562, fax:310-548-2649, tdd:310-548-2052
- Exhibits on tide-pool animals, whales, and other marine life; "Touch Tank"
interactive displays, and slide presentations.
- Admission free, suggested donation $5 adults, $1 kids and seniors.
Groups are asked to make reservations.
Cabrillo Beach parking $7 per car.
- Open Tue-Fri 12 noon-5 pm, Weekends 10 am-5 pm, closed Monday.
School tours are conducted Tue-Fri at 10 and 11 am.
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- Los Angeles Zoo
- Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles CA 90027-1498
at jct. of Ventura (134) and Golden State (I-5) fwys.
- 323-644-6400, fax:323-662-9786
- 113 acres, home to 1,200 animals representing 350 species. Features include World of
Birds, Koala House and Adventure Island.
- Admission $9 adults, children (2-12) $4, seniors (65+) $6.
- Summer hours are 10 am-6 pm every day. Please note the Los Angeles Zoo
starts putting animals in for the night at 5 p.m. during summer hours. Ticket
sales cease one hour prior to closing time.
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- San Diego Zoo
- 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park, San Diego CA 92103.
- 619-234-3153
- Perhaps the most fabulous zoo in the world. If you are in the San Diego
area, this is a must visit place! The animals are displayed in
natural-habitat settings. Lots and lots of different animals, something
for everyone. Also plenty of exotic plant life landscaped throughout the
zoo. Guided bus tours of the 100-acre grounds, aerial tram also.
- Admission $19.50, children (3-11) $11.75.
Children 2 and younger: free.
Bus Tour deluxe admissions, Two-park (Zoo and Wild Animal Park), and
3-for-1 (Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World) tickets available.
Some exhibits may be closed during inclement weather.
- Call for hours. (Fall hours are 9am-4pm.)
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- San Diego Wild Animal Park
- 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido CA 92027-7017.
- 760-747-8702
- Exhibits include the Hidden Jungle. Five-mile monorail tour covers main
attractions of 1,800-acre preserve.
Some exhibits may be closed during inclement weather.
- Admission $26.50, children (3-11) $19.50, senior citizens (60+) $23.85.
Children 2 and younger: free.
Parking is $6 per vehicle, $8 per RV.
Two-park (Zoo and Wild Animal Park), and
3-for-1 (Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World) tickets available.
- Call for hours. (Fall hours are 9am-4pm.)
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- Santa Ana Zoo
- 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana CA 92701
- 714-835-7484
- Admission: $5 adults (13+), children (3-12) $3, seniors (61+) $3.
AAA discount available. Train rides extra.
Children under 3, Handicapped, and FOSAZ members: free.
- Summer hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Grounds close at 6 pm.
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
- Sea World (San Diego)
- 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego CA 92109
- 619-226-3901
- 189.5 acres.
Rides: Shipwreck Rapids and Wild Arctic (included in park admission);
Southwest Airlines Skytower and Bayside Skyride ($3 each, or two rides for $5).
- Admission: $44.95 ($48.95 for two days),
children (3-9) $35.95 ($39.95 for two days),
seniors (50+) $44.95 ($48.95 for two days).
Children 2 and younger: free.
Discounts available for AAA, military, and certain retail and park promotional
partners.
3-for-1 (Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World) tickets available.
- Call for hours.
(Fall hours: 9am-10pm Monday, 10am-6pm Tue-Fri, 10am-7:30pm Sat-Sun.)
[Info as of Sep. 2003]
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