Orange County Zoo

Category: Zoo

Address: 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869, USA

Phone: +17149736840

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4:30PM

Monday: 10AM–3:30PM

Tuesday: 10AM–3:30PM

Wednesday: 10AM–3:30PM

Thursday: 10AM–3:30PM

Friday: 10AM–3:30PM

Saturday: 10AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Anne Ward

Jun 18, 2022

What an awesome little zoo!! I haven't been there in years and it was still only $2 to get in. We really enjoyed the new large mammal exhibits. The young mountain lions were adorable!

Sveta N-Kim

May 29, 2022

Beautiful park with wonderful little zoo. Low admission fee, and a good overall vibe - none of the usual commercialization of animals and all the hype that goes with it. Very chill, clean and informative, a great place to spend some good family time. Our daughter loved meeting the "animal ambassadors" - an animal accompanied by the park volunteer who would answer all the questions about it, and in some cases, allow the public to gently touch them. Peacocks we're magnificent and loud. Petting zoo was clean and very nice, those goats were dope. Thank you!

Jane Ing

Mar 13, 2022

I am glad I read the reviews. I have been to Santa Ana Zoo a few times but this is my 1st time to OC zoo. Is small but worth every penny for entrance fee ($2) and park fee ($5). Free re-entry with stamp. We went there right before they opened at 10am. It's a cool and windy day. But inside the zoo it is not windy but kind of chilly. Many different animals and reptiles are awake and out moving around, especially cute little owl. It was my 1st time seeing foxes up close. Small petting animals area with feed machines. It takes up quarters and there is no change machine. You could get an exchange at the cashier at the front entrance, before going inside. Bathrooms are behind the cashier. The small area is still remodeled and seems like it will be finished pretty soon. A few peacocks wander around the zoo Volunteer zookeepers take out animals / reptiles for show and tell by a small waterfall close to the exit. I understand safety, the fences that either have small holes or are too thick, it's hard to take good pictures.

Seth Lawyer

Jan 2, 2022

Great little zoo for the price. Workers were friendly and helpful to any questions our kids asked. Cute holiday decorations in most of the enclosures. You can walk through the zoo in about 15-30 min depending on pace but we went through a couple times so we were able to spend an hour and half there. Id recommend checking it out if you have a day off and are looking to do something outside with the family. The whole park area is nice to walk through before/after the zoo as well.

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Questions & Answers

How much is it is it open tomorrow

Fernando Valenzuela | Aug 21, 2018
alex.8 .8 | Aug 21, 2018

Yes it's opened on Sundays until 4:30 pm ...2$ price per person I believe

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Is it opening

Angelica Schmidt | Aug 20, 2021
Yanal Zakarni | Aug 20, 2021

Yup

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We have a couple of pounds of roasted, unsalted peanuts that we would like to donate. Where can we take them?

Victoria Sparhawk | Aug 21, 2018
Bob Baltazar | Aug 21, 2018

Take the unsalted peanuts to the Miles square park because squirrels eatfresh nuts be nice to them

Is there anything happening this Easter Sunday!?? Can someone tell me I wanna go take my kids thanks you

Adriana Del Campo | Apr 22, 2022
Douglas Statum | Apr 22, 2022

Easter area last day is Saturday. Just there on Monday. The zoo opens at 10, but check for holiday hours

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What are the Covid protocols?

Gary Bain | Nov 23, 2021
Barbara Galasso | Nov 23, 2021

Masks are not mandatory and proof of vaccination not required.

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Is it open today till what time? How much is the entrance for child & adults

drc-fgg | Aug 13, 2022
Anthony Baltierra | Aug 13, 2022

3pm

When are there walk ponies

Shih Jim & Anie | Jul 30, 2022
Vivek Patel | Jul 30, 2022

Pony rides are outside of the zoo in a separate area.

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How much is admission ...

Iris Escobar | Jul 21, 2022
Sandra De La Toba | Jul 21, 2022

5 dollars for the car

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is the zoo open?

Na Yang | Apr 22, 2022
D Lyerla | Apr 22, 2022

Yes. The hours posted on the site are correct.

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Morning how much it's the cost?

Arturo Sanchez | Oct 24, 2021
David Fix | Oct 24, 2021

$2 per person and free for 2 and under.

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I have a 40 year old tortoise, 35 lbs that needs a home, can you take him?

Therese Galvan | Aug 20, 2021
Chris | Aug 20, 2021

I just wrote a review of the zoo. Call the zoo with your question. Sorry I couldn't help.

Can I come with my small dog?

Andrew White | Aug 20, 2021
Ashley DeDea | Aug 20, 2021

Probably not inside the zoo but at the park for sure!!!

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Can you buy tickets at the door?

Andres Flores | Aug 20, 2021
Zach Hix | Aug 20, 2021

Oh yeah they're 2 bucks each right in front of the zoo entrance.

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Is there food available for purchase at the zoo? Or do we need to bring our own food? 10/9/20

Patricia Vega | Aug 20, 2021
Joe Solano | Aug 20, 2021

No food is sold inside u would have to bring your own snacks

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do we need ticket for entry to zoo

Edwards Tian | Aug 20, 2021
Linh Pham | Aug 20, 2021

$3 per car to entry the park, $2 per person to entry the zoo. But last 2 weeks the zoo still closed when we came. Still have more activities at the park such as train, horse, bikes rental etc. We came before noon so the bikes rental price is 50% off ($15 for 4 seats bike). It's fun, try it !

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Its oc zoo open today 9/5/20 ?

Roberto Candelas | Aug 20, 2021
Guillermo Ochoa | Aug 20, 2021

I was there yesterday, it was closed. Just spent time at the park.

How much is it

Early Clouds! Squad | Aug 20, 2021
Janis Cohen | Aug 20, 2021

$5. But it's closed indefinitely. Check out ocparks for more information.

Anyone know if it’s open ??

Jenny Garcia | Aug 20, 2020
michael seeley | Aug 20, 2020

The zoo is closed to the public. Although the park is still open

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where do you get the tickets

Irma Hipolito | Aug 20, 2020
Miguel Munoz | Aug 20, 2020

At the entrance on the right hand side

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Where tickets are bought S

Irma Hipolito | Aug 20, 2020
Jennifer Molina | Aug 20, 2020

Yes, follow the path that says "zoo"

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What is the price per person and if it has a difference per child

Yeaneth Boror | Aug 20, 2020
Dory Rodriguez | Aug 20, 2020

$ 2 per person and children under 2 years is free

Is OC zoo dog's friendly or not

D Tran | Aug 20, 2020
Gio Anthony Vanni | Aug 20, 2020

not allowed

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Do you have rooster.?

aissa real - calderon | Aug 21, 2019
Eve Smith | Aug 21, 2019

No roosters but lots of peacocks and peahens!

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Is there rabbits in the petting zoo?

Kirsten Noel | Aug 21, 2019
Frances Yee | Aug 21, 2019

There are rabbits in cages in the petting zoo area, but like John v says, only goats in the actual open petting area.

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How much is tickets

Danny Barron | Aug 21, 2019
Ken Saunders | Aug 21, 2019

The zoo was 2$ and the park itself was 3

does this zoo have a photobooth?

Christine Ramirez | Aug 21, 2019
Kate Anderson | Aug 21, 2019

Nope.

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Can u bring water bottles n a lunch

monique gutierrez | Aug 21, 2019
Camy Sellitto | Aug 21, 2019

Yes. The zoo itself is very small so any food and drinks can be consumed just about anywhere in the park, not at the zoo.

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Is this zoo big or small?

Isela Rosas | Aug 21, 2019
Michele Kriewall | Aug 21, 2019

Small...It costs $2.00 to enter, However, they have some big cats, a petting zoo, bears, and a variety of other animals. It's a nice side activity if you are taking kids to this park The Park is big and has other activities a well - a train, ponies, hiking trails, picnic areas etc.....very nice.

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Do they have benches or a sitting area?

Naya Davila | Aug 21, 2019
Michelle Vogler | Aug 21, 2019

Yes they do. All over. It makes it so nice so that Everyone can enjoy it! 🤗

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Do they have monkeys??

Maha Gerges | Aug 21, 2019
Andrew OCONNELL | Aug 21, 2019

No

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Is there elephants in the orange County Zoo?

yareli barajas | Aug 21, 2019
Maynard Ramirez | Aug 21, 2019

No. Biggest animal they have is Bears

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Is the Santa Ana zoo free this Sunday for orange county residents?

hellokitty lvr | Aug 21, 2019
missbethyface | Aug 21, 2019

The OC Zoo is different than the Santa Ana Zoo

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What promotion do you have going on

Raelyn Wright | Aug 21, 2019
Wild Life | Aug 20, 2020

I believe it is on the website

Are there any strollers available to rent?

Carolina Contreras | Aug 21, 2018
Jagadish Janardhan | Aug 21, 2018

No strollers are rented in the park

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Can my son actually go into the petting zoo portion or do we have to stand behind a gate???

Chris Mamabear | Aug 21, 2018
Allen Weisman | Aug 21, 2018

Yes u can go inside. Bring quarters to get a handful of food. A lot of fun. They have 2 baby sheep now

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Will you be open on memorial day.?

Anna T. | Aug 21, 2018
Devin Bunch | Aug 21, 2018

They are open every day except Christmas and New Year

Are dogs allowed in the zoo?

Sandyy Cheeks | Aug 21, 2018
reen reenact | Aug 21, 2018

Probably not, to avoid stressing animals there.

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How close is the fire to the Orange County Zoo?

Rodger Willams | Aug 21, 2018
Erich W | Aug 21, 2018

Very close to the fire but the animals are being protected or relocated for the time being

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