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San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido

Last Modified: June 6, 2020

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is much like a typical zoo but with a large area that is designed for the preservation of African animals. This is the main draw, as the park offers all sorts of tours and safaris that take you up close and personal with these animals in their free roaming area. […]

Filed Under: Southern California, Wildlife Tagged With: Escondido, San Diego County

B. Bryan Preserve: Conservation and Giraffe Kisses in Point Arena

Last Modified: May 16, 2020

B. Bryan Preserve is a conservation group that works to preserve African hoof stock along California’s northern coast. The ranch has tours that you can take to see the animals and the property daily. The highlight of these tours is the opportunity to feed the giraffes at the end, including getting a “giraffe kiss” where […]

Filed Under: Northern California, Wildlife Tagged With: Mendocino County, Point Arena

Monterey Bay Aquarium: One of the Best Aquariums in the World

Last Modified: July 8, 2020

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on California’s Central Coast, is widely regarded as one of the best aquariums in the world. I haven’t been to them all, of course, but I can easily say that the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the best I have been to. While it can be pricey for a family, it […]

Filed Under: Central California, Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops, Wildlife Tagged With: Monterey, Monterey County

Exploring the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park

Last Modified: May 13, 2020

The San Diego Zoo is known worldwide and often voted one of the best zoos in America. With over 3,000 animals and almost 100 acres of land, this zoo is massive, and it’s a great place to explore with the whole family. While it can be expensive, I have always found the price to be […]

Filed Under: Southern California, Wildlife Tagged With: San Diego, San Diego County

Cabrillo Beach Tide Pools & San Pedro Sunken City

Last Modified: May 11, 2020

Cabrillo Beach sits out on the edge of Point Fermin in the town of San Pedro. This beach has historical significance from the bathhouse that sits on the sand, a beautiful collection of tide pools about a quarter mile from the beach, and the infamous Sunken City if you keep going around the bend. If […]

Filed Under: Beaches, Southern California, Wildlife

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