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ORANGE COUNTY ZOO

(4.9 Score)
1 Irvine Park Road,
Orange, CA 92869 Directions

Since 1985

Specialty:

✓Children's Zoo ✓Interpretive and Educational Programs Center ✓Special Events ✓Storytime Area ✓Guided Tours ✓Animals ✓Parks ✓Trails ✓Zoos ✓Outdoor Activities ✓Aquariums ✓Animal Feedings ✓Keeper Talks ✓Zoo Camps ✓Zoo Classes ✓Zoo Birthday Parties

"Orange County Zoo is an 8-acre zoo that focuses on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. The zoo is located within the 477-acre Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange, California. Orange County Zoo. A large portion of their animals are hurt, abandoned, confiscated, or unfit for release in the wild. The zoo displays black bears, mountain lions, bald eagles, kit foxes, ocelots, beavers, great horned owls, porcupines, coyotes, turkey vultures, and other animals. Orange County Zoo also features a domestic goat and sheep barnyard. Visitors can enjoy its award-winning parks and programs. The zoo's facilities offer something for just about everyone, whether for recreation, enjoying nature, or learning about the history of Orange County. The zoo is dedicated to managing land and facilities in a way that maximizes its enjoyment by the public while properly maintaining and overseeing its so animals are available for generations to come. Orange County Zoo offers free admission for children under 2.

2026 Highlights: Orange County Zoo is dedicated to preserving and enhancing OC Parks' natural and cultural resources while providing opportunities for recreation, education, and exploration."

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Price:

Admission Fee
Admission Fee Per Person: $2
Entry Fee For Irvine Regional Park Weekdays(Per Vehicle): $3
Entry Fee For Irvine Regional Park Weekends(Per Vehicle):$5

Contact:

(714) 973-6847 (714) 973-6840

Mon-Fri: 10am - 3:30pm
Sat & Sun: 10am - 4:30pm

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HILBERT MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART

(4.9 Score)
167 North Atchison Street,
Orange, CA 92866 Directions

Since 2016

Specialty:

✓Special and Musical Events ✓Watercolors ✓Urban and Industrial Scenes ✓Coastal Views ✓Farms ✓Ranches and Landscapes ✓Adult Programs ✓Family and Educational Programs ✓Temporary Exhibits ✓Student Programs ✓Museum Workshops ✓Summer Camps ✓Teachers Programs ✓Permanent Collection ✓Guided Museum Tours ✓Group Tours ✓School Tours ✓Art Talks

“Hilbert Museum of California Art aims to engage, educate, entertain, and inspire visitors of all ages. The museum is dedicated to tracing the rich, iconic history of the Golden State from the late 19th century to the present day through works by leading California Scene artists, Hollywood studio artists, and animators. The museum's collection spans over 5,000 pieces and includes oils, watercolors, sketches, and lithographs of rural and urban scenes, coastal views, farms, ranches, freeways, and landscapes of everyday life in the Golden State; American illustration art; and movie production and animation art. The museum's collection consists of more than 1,000 paintings, primarily watercolors and oil paintings by artists of the California Scene Painting movement. Hilbert Museum of California Art offers free admission for all visitors.”

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Contact:

(714) 516-5880

Tue-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun & Mon: Closed

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ORANGE COUNTY ZOO REVIEWS

This is a nice zoo for the family. It is very small, but for $2 a person over 12 years old can't go wrong. We had a good time getting to see all the different animals. The black panther stole the show. The zoo staff was very friendly and answered any questions the kiddos had. There is also a petting zoo that only has goats, but the kids enjoyed grabbing a brush and getting to brush the goats. There is also a nature center next to the zoo that's also worth visiting. We also enjoyed lunch in the lunch benches outside the zoo. There are plenty of tables under the shady trees.

This zoo surprisingly had a variety of exotic animals and it was cool to see. Getting in was only 2-3 dollars which is extremely cheap for a zoo and they have a lot of different big cats like mountain lions and panthers including a black panther. They also only take animals that wouldn't be able to survive on their own in the wild and help them to either recover or just live a long happy life. For the cheap price and amazing animals I would definitely recommend going here.

Came back to the Zoo for the first time since pandemic and couldn't believe how much it was improved. Now they have mountain lions, jaguar, panther, porcupine... And you can actually see the animals. Mountain lion was playing with a coconut, looked pretty happy. Place is nice and clean.

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HILBERT MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART REVIEWS

The Hilbert Museum is simply outstanding. A world class museum. The art is beautiful and well displayed. The watercolors paintings are my favorite. It’s California themed. Nice cafe. Outstanding staff. The small compound makes navigating simple and enjoyable. Again, the art is simply beautiful. Most say it takes about 90 minutes to view; however we were viewing and enjoying the docent chats and stayed 2 1/2 hours and I will return. I met the founder of the museum, Mr Mark Hilbert. A true gentleman; and his authentic spirit reflects his museum and art in downtown Orange. Absolutely a gem. You can walk in without a reservation OR you can make a reservation. Regardless of the time you select, your reservation will be honored all day. By making a reservation it helps the museum achieve Art grants. So, make a reservation. the museum is FREE and a parking structure is available nearby.

Loved this museum experience. Great art selection and everyone there is amazing and passionate about being there. I was also lucky enough to meet two of the artists as well as Mark Hilbert. I've been twice in two weeks and excited to continue to visit and see new exhibits. There are two buildings and lots to see. No reservation required but you can reserve online if preferred.

Beautiful place to visit went on Saturday, reservation was made on their website, easy to navigate. You can also walk in. This was a pleasant experience, had the chance to see multiple art from different artist. magnificent work of art. Clean facility they have restrooms inside if needed. Staff is very informative on anything that they display. Will come again.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ORANGE COUNTY ZOO Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HILBERT MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA ART Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Business Images: 9
Contact Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Social Media: 10
Video: 10
Website Source: 10