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Wildlife

California is filled with wildlife in its parks (and sometimes in town when they wander in). For those who aren’t hiking into a national park, there are plenty of famous zoos and conservatories to visit around the state. The San Diego Zoo and Monterey Bay Aquarium are known throughout the country and for a good reason. If you want something a bit more hands-on, head to Cabrillo Beach to do some tide pool exploring. Here are some options to see creatures and wildlife around CA.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla
Museums | Southern California | Wildlife

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla

Malibu Family Wines and Safari: Feed Yaks & Zebras at a Malibu Winery
Food | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Southern California | Wildlife | Wineries

Malibu Family Wines and Safari: Feed Yaks & Zebras at a Malibu Winery

Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery on the Smith River
Northern California | Strangely Awesome | Wildlife

Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery on the Smith River

The Cat House: Exotic Tigers, Jaguars & More in Rosamond (Permanently Closed)
Southern California | Strangely Awesome | Wildlife

The Cat House: Exotic Tigers, Jaguars & More in Rosamond (Permanently Closed)

Sea Lions and Fish Markets on Port San Luis in Avila
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Wildlife

Sea Lions and Fish Markets on Port San Luis in Avila

Monarch Butterfly Grove: See 30,000 Butterflies in Pismo Beach
Central California | Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Stops | Wildlife

Monarch Butterfly Grove: See 30,000 Butterflies in Pismo Beach

Southern California | State Parks | Wildlife

Tijuana Estuary: National Wildlife Refuge

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park: Bird & Butterfly Garden
County Parks | Southern California | Wildlife

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park: Bird & Butterfly Garden

Tule Elk State Natural Reserve
Southern California | State Parks | Wildlife

Tule Elk State Natural Reserve

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