Zoos
Ages: 4 and up
Ages: 1 and up
Come out and play at the Alameda County Fair, 100 years in the making! The fair is held in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, and is one of the state's largest county fairs with nearly a half million families visiting each year.
Large commercial buildings feature vendors selling everything from hot tubs and ladders to feather hair extensions and blenders powerful enough to chop up metal. Festival Square features a...
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The San Francisco Zoo, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, is a world away from its urban surroundings. Over 250 species of animals reside in the park, and many important botanical exhibits are featured throughout the park as well. The recently built giraffe house is a gorgeous addition to the zoo, and the primate exhibit is a sprawling, active, tree-filled yard with two levels (ground and a tree-height path) to walk and watch the m...
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Enjoy classic wintry activities right here in the Central Valley! Dell'Osso Family Farm will banish those winter blues and keep kids of all ages busy throughout the season.
Parking is free, admission is free, and because outside food is allowed, feel free to pack a picnic lunch and a thermos of cocoa. Continue on with the free activities: families can visit the real reindeer family, drive the pedal cars, climb the tire pyramid an...
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Dutch Hollow Farms is a family owned and operated farm a stone's throw from suburban life. 650,000 tulips popping up from the soft soil herald spring has sprung, summer's heat brings a bounty of freshly picked vegetables to Dutch Hollow's small stand, but fall -- FALL! -- is Dutch Hollow's heyday.
Pumpkins, gourds, and squash of all varieties are available, as well as a full line of autumnal décor. Children can pick the perfect carvin...
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Plan to go for the day and relish in the nap your worn out youngster will take that afternoon. The morning hours can be spent on the many playgrounds, free-standing climbing struc...
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Micke Grove Zoo is a five-acre zoo filled with mammals, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. Micke Grove Zoo is attached to Micke Grove Park which features a Japanese Garden, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Fun Town at Micke Grove Amusement Park and a large picnic area.
Hours of operation: daily, 10am-6pm, May-September, 10am-5pm, October-April. Closed on Christmas Day.
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Ages: 2 and up
The Sacramento Zoo is wildly inspiring! Exhibiting over 400 animals belonging to over 140 species on 14 acres of land, the zoo has been chock full of fun for kids and adults alike since 1927.
Having moved beyond showing as many animals as possible and instead focusing on education, conservation and recreation, the zoo prides itself on maintaining exhibits which promote the well-being of the animals while allowing the public to learn ...
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Most of the California-native mammals, birds and reptiles at Applegate Park Zoo came from wildlife rescue centers looking for a safe place to live. Toddlers will enjoy running around this teeny zoo, feeding the goats, and seeing the bears!
Hours of operation: Daily, weather permitting. Winter Hours: 10am-4pm; Spring-Fall Hours: 10am-5pm. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
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