Aquarium of the Bay, San Francisco
aquariumofthebay.org
Aquarium of the Bay is the brand new way to discover the
Bay. The Aquarium provides a window to San Francisco Bay
that focuses on its distinctive ecosystems and seeks to
entertain, educate and inspire preservation of this
wonderful natural resource. Explore the Bay’s wonders as you
walk through crystal clear tunnels surrounded by thousands
of the Pacific’s fascinating residents. This is your chance
to go face-to-face with the ocean’s unique animals. From
captivating bat rays to rare angel sharks to the graceful
giant Pacific octopus, it truly is an extraordinary look at
life under the Bay. Reach out and touch a beautiful sea
star, a prickly purple urchin or a leopard shark. See,
touch, learn and discover San Francisco Bay in an adventure
you will never forget.
The Embarcadero at Beach Street, Pier 39
San Francisco, CA 94133
Tel: (415) 623-5300 Fax: (415) 623-5324
Email: info@bay.org
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802-8126
Tel: (562) 590-3100 Fax: (562) 951-3111
Email: aquariumofpacific@lbaop.org
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
Experience the world’s largest and most diverse body of
water at the Aquarium of the Pacific, the fifth largest U.S.
aquarium and home to over 12,000 ocean animals representing
over 550 species. Located in the beautiful Rainbow Harbor in
Long Beach, Calif., the Aquarium of the Pacific takes
visitors on a journey through three regions of the Pacific
Ocean, exploring the waters of Southern California/Baja,
Northern Pacific and the Tropical Pacific through 18 major
habitats and 31 focus exhibits. The Aquarium features a
350,000-gallon exhibit, the Tropical Reef Habitat, featuring
over 1,000 marine animals, including zebra sharks, blacktip
reef sharks, pufferfish and more. The exhibit also features
underwater presentations where divers, equipped with
underwater microphones, will answer visitors’ questions. In
the Southern California/Baja gallery visitors will encounter
the nearly three-story high Blue Cavern habitat and the
Harbor Seal and Sea Lion Tunnel. In the Northern Pacific
gallery visitors will see giant Japanese spider crabs and
mischievous sea otters. The Aquarium of the Pacific offers a
variety of marine-theme hands-on education programs for
people of all ages, including Friday night family sleepovers
and kayaking programs. The Aquarium of the Pacific is a
non-profit organization with a mission “to instill a sense
of wonder, respect and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean and
its inhabitants.” Its commitment to conservation is an
integral part of its education programs, displays and
conservation activities and initiatives.
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Inst. of Oceanography
UCSD, 9500 Gilman Drive, DEPT 0207
La Jolla, CA 92093-0207
Tel: (858) 534-4109 Fax: (858) 534-7114
Email: aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu
http://www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
Set against a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean, the
Birch Aquarium at Scripps is home to more than 350 species
of marine life found in waters from the cold Pacific
Northwest to the warm tropical reefs of the South Pacific.
Forty-six tanks range in size from a 70,000-gallon
re-created kelp forest to small nursery tanks. The aquarium
also features a man-made tide pool that stimulates an
awareness in visitors of the fragility of San Diego's
intertidal environments. The Birch Aquarium provides ocean
science education, interprets research conducted at Scripps
Institution of Oceanography, and promotes ocean
conservation. This coastal facility is also home to the
country's largest oceanographic museum. Hands-on exhibits
educate visitors about the ocean, earth sciences, and
historical and current oceanographic research. Other
interesting exhibits include a simulated submersible ride,
and up-to-the-minute earthquake data center, and an "Ocean
Supermarket," where visitors can scan grocery items to learn
what ingredients come from the sea. Classes and programs for
all ages provide visitors opportunities for more in-depth
interaction with marine life at the aquarium and in the
wild. The Birch Aquarium also hosts annual events that
educate the public on various marine animals, such as gray
whales and sharks.
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive
San Pedro, CA 90731-7012
Tel: (310) 548-7562 Fax: (310) 548-2649
Email: mike.schaadt@lacity.org
http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
As a leader in environmental education, aquaculture research
and community outreach, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San
Pedro is part of the City of Los Angeles Recreation and
Parks Department and has offered hands-on marine learning
experiences for children and adults since it was founded in
1935. Located in a spectacular natural setting, just steps
from a sandy beach and rocky tidepools teeming with sea
life, the Aquarium provides visitors a unique and
interactive approach to learning about the marine
environment of Southern California. Our 36,000-square-foot
facility features an exhibition hall with the largest
collection of Southern California marine life on display in
the world, an outdoor tide pool touchtank, teaching
laboratory, auditorium, courtyard with interactive exhibits,
Exploration Center and Virginia Reid Moore Marine Research
Library. Living displays emphasize the lesser-known fish and
invertebrates that fascinate visitors. Cabrillo Marine
Aquarium provides the setting and support for youth in
learning stewardship, marine science and their role in
serving to protect our marine resources. Emphasizing active
learning and participation, the Aquarium welcomes children
with many exhibits positioned at a child's eye-level, and
has been recognized worldwide as a leader in marine
education for both children and adults. In a typical year,
the Aquarium sees more than 100,000 pre-K through 12th-grade
children on site and 30,000 children at their schools
through the Ocean Outreach Program. Our free admission
policy enables families with limited means and schools
serving primarily disadvantaged children the opportunity to
enjoy our facility and to learn about the ocean and how they
can improve the marine environment.
California Science Center
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037-1210
Tel: (323) 724-3623 Fax: (213) 744-2078
Email: 4info@cscmail.org
www.californiasciencecenter.org
Walk through a living kelp forest and be surrounded by
marine life; feel the arid conditions of a desert instantly
change at the onset of a flash flood; or test different
types of natural insulation on a polar ice wall – these are
just a few of the immersive experiences that await guests at
the California Science Center’s new exhibition wing,
“Ecosystems.” Here you’ll find 11 different environments
featuring a unique blend of animals, plants and hands-on
exhibits that portray the interconnections between the
living and physical worlds. From learning how desert
tortoises, chuckwallas and other animals adapt to survive in
the Extreme Zone’s desert; observing the diverse marine life
found in the Kelp Forest’s 188,000-gallon tank; or
discovering how rot and decay cycle nutrients back to nature
as maggots and dermestid beetles decompose matter right
before your eyes, guests come away with knowledge to become
better stewards of the environment. “Ecosystems” joins the
Science Center’s existing permanent galleries – “World of
Life,” “Creative World,” “SKETCH Foundation Gallery Air and
Space Exhibits” – and the IMAX Theater with its 7-stories
high movie screen to show the science found in everyday
life.
Charles Paddock Zoo
9305 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422-4939
Tel: (805) 461-5080 Fax: (805) 461-7625
Email: zoo@atascadero.org
http://www.charlespaddockzoo.org/
CuriOdyssey
1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401-1097
Tel: (650)342-7755 Fax: (650) 342-7853
Email: info@curiodyssey.org
http://www.curiodyssey.org
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
894 W Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728-2891
Tel: (559) 498-5910 Fax: (559) 264-9226
Email: toucan@fresnochaffeezoo.org
www.chaffeezoo.org
Chaffee Zoological Gardens is home to the world's first
computerized Reptile House. Environment chambers inside our
Reptile House control temperature, humidity, and light
cycles to create an environment that is as close to each
species' natural habitat as possible. Since the building
opened in 1979, the zoo has had considerable success in both
maintaining and breeding reptiles and amphibians in
captivity. Reproductive research is being conducted on
several endangered species in an effort to enhance captive
propagation. The first captive reproduction of Rattleless
Rattlesnakes occurred here in 1980, and the Madagascar
Ground Boas were first born here in 1985. The newest
addition to the zoo is the South American Tropical Rain
Forest Exhibit. The exhibit is a unique structure which
covers 20,000 sq. ft. and is completely enclosed by a fine
mesh screen suspended from towering poles which soar create
a free flowing and natural environment. The rain forest
contains plants and animal species found primarily in South
American regions. There is a breathtaking array of flowering
plants as well as vibrantly colored birds that are flying
freely for the visitor to observe and enjoy. The exhibit is
not only a beautiful addition to the zoo but is a source of
education and information on the destruction of the world's
rain forests and how the conservation of these very unique
ecosystems is important to man and his future.
Happy Hollow Zoo
1300 Senter Road
San Jose, CA 95112-2520
Tel: (408) 794-6430 Fax: (408) 794-6468
Email: vanessa@bayarea.net
http://www.hhpz.org
Located in Kelley Park, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo has been
providing affordable family entertainment, education and fun
since 1961. The Park is a peaceful, creative and safe place
for children of all ages, with the main focus on "little
ones" between the ages of 2-10. There are creative play
areas, children's rides, hand puppet and marionette shows,
special events, and birthday areas. The Zoo is an accredited
institution that participates in conservation and
propagation of rare and endangered species while at the same
time offering children the opportunity to see wondrous
animals such as the ruffed lemur or the pygmy hippopotamus.
It also gives hands on experience with many animals and the
education that is needed to secure the future of endangered
species. The petting zoo features llamas, goats, guinea pigs
and miniature horses.
This 1,200 acre facility specializes in plants and animals
found throughout the deserts of the world. Many exotic and
endangered species can be seen in natural surroundings such
as bighorn sheep, oryx, wolves, striped hyenas, thick-billed
parrots, leopards and golden eagles. The ten ecosystems of
the North American deserts are represented in the immersion
gardens. A state-of-the-art wildlife hospital allows
visitors to interact with the staff while procedures are
being performed on animals. A desert children's play park,
live animal shows, Discovery Room and many other features
can be found in this unique zoo which sits in the middle of
the Coachella Valley, just 15 miles east of Palm Springs.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498
Tel: (323) 644-4200 Fax: (323) 662-9786
Email: lazoo.pr@lacity.org
http://www.lazoo.org
The Los Angeles Zoo is located in the heart of the nation's
second-largest city. Each year 1.4 million visitors pass
through the gates to view a collection of 1,200 animals from
around the world. The Zoo is also an accredited Botanical
Gardens featuring lush vegetation and thousands of plants
throughout the grounds. Special exhibits include the new Sea
Lion Cliffs, a saltwater habitat for sea lions featuring
filtered, under-water viewing of these animals. Explore a
dark cave, discover a desert, and make contact with barn
yard animals at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo. Swing
into the Red Ape Rain Forest, a multi-level tropical habitat
for the zoo’s group of orangutans. For more primate fun,
check out Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, home to one of
the largest troops of chimpanzees in the United States.
Dragons of Komodo, features the largest lizard in the world,
the Komodo dragon. Animal collection highlights include
koala, okapi, tiger, giraffe, lion, hippopotamus, lemur,
rhinoceros, a walk-through aviary, a reptile house, and much
more.
At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, our mission is to inspire
conservation of the oceans. Since 1984, we've been doing so
through award-winning exhibits, education programs and
far-reaching conservation initiatives. The aquarium tells
the stories of marine life in Monterey Bay and the oceans
beyond in order to foster a sense of stewardship toward the
marine environment. These living habitats are vital to the
survival of life on Earth. We bring visitors face to face
with sea life, and encourage people to get involved in ocean
conservation activities. It's up to each of us to ensure
that the world has healthy oceans, filled with abundant
wildlife, now and for generations to come. Beyond creating
an unsurpassed experience for visitors from around the
world, we adhere to principles of environmental
responsibility in our own operations, and have adopted
policies to put these principles into practice. We adhere to
these high standards and hope to serve as a model for other
businesses.
Oakland Zoo
PO Box 5238
Oakland, CA 94605-0238
Tel: (510) 632-9525 Fax: (510) 635-5719
Email: noemail@aza.org
http://www.oaklandzoo.org
The Oakland Zoo is home to over 300 animals from 50
different species living in lush, naturalistic settings. Our
collection is organized in biomes, geographic regions that
represent the ecosystem of that area. From Africa, to Asia,
to Australia, to our future California 1820 Region -- come
experience our animals. You can take a multimedia tour or
visit them alphabetically, A to Z, or if you feel like a
challenge -- do some "cool stuff". Through the World Safari,
get in-depth information on selected animals from the biomes
of Africa, Asia and Australia. If you need some background
information on the animals represented in our collection,
visit A to Z. From text, to video, to audio there are many
ways to get great information on our very interesting
animals. And for some fun interactive games, Cool Stuff is
Cool. It's for young and old. Feel free to download and use.
For any selection, enjoy the sights and sounds along the
way. Visit us virtually now and of course, visit us
in-person later. We would love to see you.
Sacramento Zoo
3930 W Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95822-1123
Tel: (916) 808-5166 Fax: (916) 264-5887
Email: info@saczoo.org
www.saczoo.org
Safari West Wildlife Preserve
3115 Porter Creek Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95404-9655
Tel: (707) 579-2551 Fax: (707) 579-8777
Email: safariwest@safariwest.com
http://www.safariwest.com
Safari West is dedicated to conservation through education,
propagation and research.
San Diego Zoo
PO Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112-0551
Tel: (619) 231-1515 Fax: (619) 231-0249
Email: customerservice@sandiegozoo.org
www.sandiegozoo.org
The 100-acre San Diego Zoo is a not-for-profit conservation
organization, The Zoo is well known for its lush,
naturalistic habitats and unique animal encounters. It's new
Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey exhibit boasts a
state-of-the-art elephant care facility and a new approach
to interpretation. Re-launching in March 2010 is the Conrad
Prebys Polar Bear Plunge featuring a new polar bear
interactive exhibit. The San Diego Zoo is home to more than
4,500 rare and endangered animals (including giant pandas,
lowland gorillas, koalas and Galapagos tortoise) and a
prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000
plants.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027-7017
Tel: (760) 747-8702 Fax: (760) 746-7081
Email: customerservice@sandiegozoo.org
www.sdzsafaripark.org
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an adventurer’s safari
paradise in Southern California. The 1,800-acre wild animal
park is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more
than 375 species--and offers a thrilling array of tours in
which to observe them in naturalistic habitats. Safari
experiences include an overnight camping experience called
“Roar n’ Snore”, a safari trek into the large exhibits
(Photo Caravan Safari) and a zip-line ride (Flightline).
San Francisco Zoological Gardens
1 Zoo Road
San Francisco, CA 94132-1098
Tel: (415) 753-7080 Fax: (415) 681-2039
Email: webmaster@sfzoo.org
http://www.sfzoo.org
The major zoological park in Northern California and one of
the Bay Area's most popular cultural and recreational
attractions, the San Francisco Zoo is home to over 250
species of exotic and domestic mammals, birds, reptiles,
amphibians, and invertebrates. The focus of the San
Francisco Zoo is wildlife conservation. Through our
naturalistic exhibits, field conservation projects, and
educational programs, we are building a center for
conservation and education. Come visit us anytime, 365 days
a year. In the meantime, join us on a "virtual tour" of our
Zoo!
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92701-5001
Tel: (714) 836-4000 Fax: (714) 953-7401
Email: noemail@aza.org
http://www.santaanazoo.org
Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3798
Tel: (805) 962-5339 Fax: (805) 962-1673
Email: zooinfo@sbzoo.org
www.sbzoo.org
The beginning was modest with only a few animals - a llama,
two sheep, a goat, a turkey and a pair of spider monkeys -
but the potential was there in an incredibly beautiful
location. The Zoo grew, always emphasizing quality rather
than quantity, and soon became one of the most popular
attractions in the City of Santa Barbara. Building the Zoo
was a community effort. Masses of volunteers dedicated their
time while local businesses contributed materials and
supplies for everything from pathways to paperwork. Many of
the original volunteers and contributors are still very much
involved with the Zoo today. Also during the decade of the
70's, landscaping material, much of it donated, continued to
be added to the park and zoo areas. Beautiful gardens were
emerging. The Zoo took on a tropical atmosphere,
highlighting some magnificent specimen plantings, especially
palm trees. The entire lower end of the park had been marshy
and only one lone eucalyptus tree grew there when the Zoo
was opened. Now visitors wind their way through coral trees,
jacarandas, silk trees, bananas and giant bird of paradise.
Plantings in and around exhibits compliment the animals.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109-7904
Tel: (619) 222-6363 Fax: (619) 226-3996
Email: shamu@seaworld.org
www.seaworld.org
Sequoia Park Zoo
531 K Street
Eureka, CA 95501-1146
Tel: (707) 441-4263 Fax: (707) 441-4237
Email: gziegler@ci.eureka.ca.gov
www.SequoiaParkZoo.net
In operation since 1907, The Sequoia Park Zoo has long been
considered one of the most important cultural facilities in
the area. The Zoo is committed to providing a high quality
facility that offers not only the care of a variety of
animals, but also an opportunity for visitors to experience
a greater appreciation of the value and diversity of our
planet's life forms. The Zoo serves as a valuable resource
for more than ten counties located in the Shasta Cascade and
North Coast Regions of California. Although the Zoo is small
in relation to most facilities of this nature, it is the
only municipal zoological gardens on the Pacific Coast
between San Francisco and Portland. As such, it serves a
wide and diverse population. Sequoia Park Zoo provides a
facility that would otherwise not be available to more than
a half million people. The Zoo's goals include conservation,
education and recreation. The Sequoia Park Zoo is proud to
be one of the smallest institutions that has been accredited
by the Association of American Zoos and Aquariums.
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 379-5451 Fax: (415) 379-5705
Email: aquarium@calacademy.org
http://www.calacademy.org/aquarium
Imagine 600 different kinds of fish from the size of a
child's pinkie to as large as five feet, from as close as
our own San Francisco Bay to as far away as the Amazon.
Nowhere else can you see such diversity than at the
California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium. You may
see garden eels peep up out of their sand hideouts, a
freshwater polka-dotted stingray soar through the water, or
a pack of hungry piranhas circle in wait of mealtime. And
lets not forget what else sets the Steinhart Aquarium apart
-- lizards scurrying on rocks, snakes coiling around
branches, and alligators lounging in the swamp. If you think
these are interesting sights, just imagine what the fish
see. Visitors jump up and down. They make fish sounds. They
throw fish-lipped kisses to the tank inhabitants. It makes
you wonder who is observing who.
