Activities
Enjoy a close-up encounter with an alpaca, owl, iguana, a porcupine, or another of our rotating animal guests during weekend sessions hosted by zookeepers and zoo guides. The animals come right out of their exhibits and into the zoo’s theater for everyone to see, and sometimes, to touch!
At the heart of the park, bark hello to California sea lions and meet their keepers. Whether they’re high-fiving their keepers, showing off their dives, or catching fish on the fly, Stella, Alexis, and Beebe love to impress a crowd. Stop by for one of the three daily feeding demonstrations.
Calling all aspiring veterinarians, scientists, and young naturalists!
The interactive Discovery Center is made up of various learning
stations where children can peer through a microscope lens, try on a
pair of butterfly wings, and go nose-to-nose with live animals. They'll also meet our American kestrels and chatty fish crows.
Chat with zookeepers about some of your favorite animals during weekend sessions. Learn how keepers care for the animals and help keep their daily routines lively with toys, foraging games, and habitat enrichment. Feel free to ask questions!
On Fridays in July and August, join a zoo educator at the Children’s Corner to learn about various animal in the zoo’s collection—from kangaroos to emerald tree boas to California sea lions. Stories and folktales, games, costumes, crafts, and animal biofacts to touch are all part of the fun!