Aquarium
of the Pacific in Long Beach 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 Rattle less
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. 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.
Living
Desert When the Los Angeles Zoo opened in November 1966, 80,000 Angelenos attended
the grand opening. Several of the animals that were in the Zoo on opening day
are with us still: elephant Gita, alligator Methuselah, Indian rhino Herman. The
L.A. Zoo was the first major zoo in the United States to bar visitors from
feeding the animals.
Today the Zoo is optimistic about new exhibits that will provide better
living conditions for the varied and magnificent animals that live here, and
provide a more interesting experience for visitors. The Zoo continues to
participate in conservation programs to preserve native habitats and ensure that
animals can continue to live in the wild. All over the Zoo there is a spirit of
optimism about the future as we look ahead to being one of the best zoos in the
nation, and a zoo that the people of Los Angeles can truly be proud of. The aquarium tells the stories of life in the bay in order to stimulate a
sense of stewardship towards the bay and the oceans beyond. These are things we
care deeply about. We encourage you to get involved in marine conservation
issues. It's up to each of us to work to ensure that tuna continue their
wondrous journeys, that the oceans remain healthy and full of life. The future
of our planet--our future--depends on it.
Our mission is to stimulate interest, increase knowledge and promote
stewardship of Monterey Bay and the world's ocean environment. In doing so, we
adhere to principles of environmental responsibility in our own operations, and
have adopted policies to put these principles into practice. We endeavor to
maintain high standards that can serve as a model for other businesses. 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.
310 Golden Shore St Ste 300
Long Beach, CA 90802-4240
Tel: (562) 590-3100 Fax: (562) 590-3109
E-Mail: www.aquariumofpacific.org
Experience the
world’s largest and most diverse body of water at the Aquarium of the Pacific,
the fourth 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 17 major
habitats and 30 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 IO, UCSD
9500 Gilman Drive, DEPT 0207
La Jolla, CA 92093-5004
Tel: (858) 534-4086 Fax: (858) 534-7114
E-Mail: rcwalker@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 White Dr
San Pedro, CA 90731
Tel: (310) 548-7562 Fax: (310) 548-2649
E-Mail: slawmil@rap.lacity.org
Chaffee
Zoological Gardens of Fresno
894 W Belmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93728-2891
Tel: (559) 498-4692 Fax: (559) 264-9226
E-Mail: toucan@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.
Charles
Paddock Zoo
9305 Pismo Ave
Atascadero, CA 93422-4939
Tel: (805) 461-7603 Fax: (805) 461-7625
E-Mail: cpzoo@calinet.com
Coyote
Point Museum
1651 Coyote Point Dr
San Mateo, CA 94401-1097
Tel: (650)342-7755 Fax: (650) 342-7853
E-Mail: info@coyoteptmuseum.org
Happy
Hollow Zoo
1300 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA 95112-2520
Tel: (408) 277-3999 Fax: (408) 277-4470
E-Mail: vrogier@aol.com
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.
47900 Portola Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260-6156
Tel: (760) 346-5694 Fax: (760) 568-9685
E-Mail: tldkas@aol.com
Los
Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1498
Tel: (323) 644-6400 Fax: (323) 662-9786
E-Mail: webmaster@lazoo.org
The Los Angeles Zoo is
located in the heart of the nation's second-largest city. Each year 1.3 million
visitors pass through the gates to view a collection of 1,200 animals from
around the world.
Micke
Grove Zoo
11793 N Micke Grove Rd
Lodi, CA 95240-9499
Tel: (209) 953-8840 Fax: (209) 331-7271
E-Mail: director@mgzoo.com
Monterey
Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940-1085
Tel: (831) 648-4800 Fax: (831) 648-4810
Every day, our actions
affect the marine world. And changes there can have profound effects on our
daily lives.
Oakland
Zoo
PO Box 5238
Oakland, CA 94605-0238
Tel: (510) 632-9525 Fax: (510) 635-5719
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".
Sacramento
Zoo
3930 W Land Park Dr
Sacramento, CA 95822-1123
Tel: (916) 264-5166 Fax: (916) 264-5887
E-Mail: membership@saczoo.com
San
Diego Wild Animal Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027-7017
Tel: (760) 747-8702 Fax: (760) 746-7081
Located 32 miles
northeast of the Zoo, the Wild Animal Park is 20 times larger and an entirely
different experience! This 1,800-acre wildlife preserve was established in 1969
under the directorship of Dr. Charles Schroeder. It opened to the public in
1972, and allows visitors to view herds of exotic animals s they might occur in
their native homelands of Africa or Asia. The Wgasa Bush Line, a silent
electronic monorail, skirts the edge of the Savannah and offers five miles of
unobstructed views of elephants, antelope, rhinos, and giraffes. Soon to open is
Heart of Africa which will offer guests the opportunity to take a walking safari
for an even closer view.
San
Diego Zoo
PO Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112-0551
Tel: (619) 231-1515 Fax: (619) 231-0249
The 100-acre Zoo was
founded in 1916, by a colorful and extremely enterprising local physician, Dr.
Harry Wegeforth. He gathered a collection of 50 animals from various local
menageries and hired a single keeper named Army, "who had one arm but it
was all he needed." Today the Zoo cares for 3,800 animals (800 different
species) and employs 115 individuals to care for them. The total staff numbers
more than 1,000.
The Zoo has opened several new natural habitats in recent years: Tiger River,
Sun Bear Forest, Scripps Aviary, Gorilla Tropics, Pygmy Chimpanzees, Raptors,
Australasian Birds, Hippo Beach, and Polar Bear Plunge. And of course you'll
want to see the two important visitors that now reside at the Panda Research
Station.
San
Francisco Zoological Gardens
1 Zoo Rd
San Francisco, CA 94132-1098
Tel: (415) 753-7080 Fax: (415) 681-2039
E-Mail: webmaster@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
Barbara Zoological Gardens
500 Ninos Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93103-3798
Tel: (805) 962-5339 Fax: (805) 962-1673
E-Mail: zooinfo@santabarbarazoo.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 Sea World Dr
San Diego, CA 92109-7993
Tel: (619) 222-6363 Fax: (619) 226-3996
E-Mail: shamu@seaworld.org
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.
Six
Flags Marine World
2001 Marine World Pkwy
Vallejo, CA 94589-4002
Tel: (707) 644-4000 Fax: (707) 644-0241
Steinhart
Aquarium
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA 94118-4599
Tel: (415) 750-7247 Fax: (415) 750-7269
E-Mail: aquarium@calacademy.org
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.