Zoos and Animal Parks

Interested in checking out the animals in the Bay Area? This is a great family activity and lots of fun for all ages. Here is a list of zoos and animal parks. There may be others, so please let me know if I need to make additions to the list!

San Francisco Zoo -
http://www.sfzoo.org/ or call 415/ 753-7080

Oakland Zoo - http://www.oaklandzoo.org/ or call 510/632- 9525
Animals are seen in a natural habitat. There is a wide variety of animals from lions, elephants, camels, giraffes, birds, zebras and other exotic animals.

Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in San Jose - http://www.hhpz.org/ or call (408) 277-3000 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Plenty of attractions for little ones, including several merry-go-rounds. The zoo has a variety of birds, lemurs, goats and monkeys. Feeding the animals at the petting zoo is a hit, especially with a hand-washing basin right outside for bacteria-paranoid moms and dads. Reasonable food prices at cafe. Entrance of $6 is absolutely worth it. Even more so, if you buy the annual pass and make the trip several times a year.
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Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont - This farm/park that has cows, chickens, sheep and pigs. Not all animals are available to visit all the time so check the web site or call the park to see what animals they have available and when feeding times are. Ardenwood also has special events throughout the year, including Halloween and Christmas.
www.ardenwoodaffairs.com or call (510) 796-0663
34600 Ardenwood BlvdFremont, CA 94555
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