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Orange County Zoo
1 Irvine Park Rd, [at Jamboree Rd]
Orange, CA 92869
Parking: parking available
Phone: (714) 973-6847
Hours: Daily 10-3:30
Activities:
Parks & Outings
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Zoos
Review added 9/15/2008

even though this zoo cannot compare to the san Diego zoo, my kid loved seeing all the animals!
Review added 7/19/2008

This zoo has many differnt types of animals that my daughter likes to try to name. She still gets in for free since she is two and the zoo is very reasonably priced. She is also able to pet some of the animals. There is even a storytime on Tuesday mornings at 11:30. We also like to walk around the lake near the zoo and see the ducks etc.
Review added 5/31/2008

What a pretty park. They have a nice small zoo that has local animals.
There also is a nice train that is a bit costly. My kids did love it.
Review added 5/1/2008

My girls had a great time at this zoo. Although it was kind of disappointing that most of the animals were hiding, but that is nature. And with it being in the Irvine Park, gives you more options for a fun filled day. Train, bikes, boats, and playgrounds.
Review added 9/10/2007

My Toddler actually enjoyed this zoo more then the Santa Ana zoo plus it is less expensive. You can see the animals up close and the had some lions and other large animals my Toddler knows. The Irvine Regional Park also has picnic benches and playgrounds for you to enjoy before or after the zoo.
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