California Zoos Celebrate Easter

SANTA ROSA: Safari West Hunt for the Hare
(510) 632-9525 includes Easter Brunch and special tour

LOS ANGELES:  LA Zoo Spring Fling

SAN FRANCISCO: Big Bunny's Spring Fling March 26-27, 2016,  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Easter is just around the corner, so plan your trip to enjoy it at the Zoo during Big Bunny's Spring Fling which includes fun crafts, a fun egg hunt, and bunnies inside the Exploration Zone. Plus, take you photo with the Easter Bunny.

ATASCADERO: Charles Paddock Zoo Chick City March 20 – April 3, 2016
Come for a day at the Charles Paddock Zoo and enjoy the Easter collection of baby Chicks! Enjoy over 100 animals and the new Aviary and Turtle lab too. Activities for all ages. Chick City experience included in the Zoo Admission. $5-7

FRESNO: Saturday, April 9, 2016, 8:30am Breakfast With The Animals 9:00am Great EGGspectation
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
894 West Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA Spring-themed Animal Enrichment Day. fresnochaffeezoo.org/events/calendar.html

DUNLAP: Spring Break at Cat Haven March 23, 2016, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Project Survival's Cat Haven Spring Break gives guided tours leaving every 25-35 minutes all day long. Golf cart tours are available, if reserved in advance, for anyone that can't physically walk our 1/4 mile trail which includes some up hills, down hills and a few stairs. 

SAN DIEGO: Easter Bunny's Basket March 12-27, 2016, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What's in the Easter Bunny's basket? YOU! Meet Peter or Paula Cottontail and capture the moment with a photo—say carrot”!
zoo.sandiegozoo.org/playdays

SAN DIEGO: EASTER BRUNCH in Safari Park March 27, 2016
sdzsafaripark.org/dining-events/
Easter Brunch Buy Location: Hunte Nairobi Pavilion Dates: Sunday, March 27, 2016 Time: 11 a.m. Bring friends and family for a delicious and bountiful springtime brunch, buffet style. Cost is $44.95 for adults; $18.95 for children; plus tax and parking. Nonmembers add Safari Park admission. For reservations, call 619-718-3000, or book online.

PALM DESERT: The Living Desert Easter Eggstravaganza March 26-27, 2016, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
$19.95 general admission
livingdesert.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza
Join the Easter Bunny and his strolling friends (photo opportunities available) for fun activities. The days of fun will take start in Gecko Gulch with a huge Easter Egg hunt of 10,000 eggs. Enjoy a variety of activities to include keeper chats, Easter crafts, face painting, bounce houses, a parade, games and prizes and more! There is no charge to join in Eggstravaganza – it's included with paid admission to the park and parking is always free.

OAKLAND: Feast for the Beasts March 26, 2016, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Feast for the Beasts Main Entrance doors open early at 9:00am for the first 250 guests donating produce. A special ticket to spread produce in the elephant exhibit will be administered. Once all food is in place, guests will exit the exhibit to watch the elephants enjoy their treats.  Feast for the Beasts is free with paid Zoo admission.  Registration at the Zoo "Special Tickets" to place produce within the elephant exhibit begins at 9 a.m. at the Zoo. Capacity is limited. (510)632-9525, oaklandzoo.org

Oakland Zoo March 26-27, 2016
Zookeepers are making these paper mache eggs for animals to play with. The Keepers will put food or scents inside the eggs and place them in the animal exhibits Saturday and Sunday morning. Come by and see the animals playing with their new toys for Easter. oaklandzoo.org

ORANGE: Bonkers For Bunnies at OC Zoo. Ages 3 to 4 years old only. Parent must accompany child for duration of program. Fee: $5 per child (includes one adult). Parking: $3 per vehicle. Registration is required, please call (714) 973-6846 to register.