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ZOOMARS Petting Zoo

31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949- 831-6550
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Type: Zoos
Owner description: We're one of a kind and hay bales of fun. We're good times, friendly animals and the happiest folks you'll ever meet. For the past 30 years our little... more » Owner description: We're one of a kind and hay bales of fun. We're good times, friendly animals and the happiest folks you'll ever meet. For the past 30 years our little zoo has charmed more than three million visitors « less
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Huntington Beach, California, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

not very big and not too many animals but its still nice to walk around and play with the Guinea pigs and the rabbits. theres some larger animals but the guinea pigs and rabbits are really the ones you can get more interaction with. the goats and sheep are very tame and you are able to come near them and... More

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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

We didn't go inside, just looked. It was a hot day (80) and right at noon. Animals looked sleepy (of course) and my kids were restless. Decided to skip it. My kids are 7&9 years old and in 4H.... So we get to be around animals quite a bit. I wanted to go in the guinea pig pen... But it... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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34 reviews 34 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

This was a great hands on experience for our grand children.They are a bit tucked away - but have a great location. Animals were well taken care of and interacted well with the kids. Please note - this really is geared towards younger kids. Older kids will probably be bored Great place to take the time to play with your... More

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Orange County
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25 reviews 25 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We have been visiting this petting zoo for 11 years now. It has developed into a wonderful place for children to feed/pet/hold animals (guinea pigs, llamas, horses, goats, emus, turkeys, etc), ride ponies (while being led), climb and play (playground), ride on the mini train (suitable for younger children), play in a cornbox (like a sandbox), pan for gold, pose... More

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Mission Viejo, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

I take my grandchildren there when ever they visit. Everything is a charge! Last time I brought my own carrots and was scolded. The place is dirty and so are the people working there. But they have us because it is the only place around for little kids. They only have outhouses for little kids...which I think is terrible!

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Orange County - California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

A must for the little kids, but adults have to pay to watch your kid ride a pony. What's with that. Or you can let your kid go to the cashier by themselves with your debit card, credit card or cash. You can watch your kid ride from the outside, but who is going to take the kids to the... More

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American in Costa Rica
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50 reviews 50 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

Zoomars is wonderful. Our kids are little, 2 & 5, and they just had a ball. You can feed animals like rabbits and guinea pigs, pet goats, ride horses, play in a corn pit, so on. It is definitely more for small children, and it is a must do- really fun.

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Glendale, California
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175 reviews 175 reviews
51 attraction reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

I took my boys there for the day and they loved it from feeding the animals, to the gold mine rock find, the corn box, train, horse rides, big dinosour and kids slide and play area

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Laguna Beach, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Good experience for preschool and early elementary school children, they get to pet, feed and hold rabbits, hampsters, etc. They can also feed and pet larger animals, plus ride a pony. When you're done San Juan Capistrano is a nice town to walk around. The Mission there is a must and good for all ages.

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San Clemente, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2012

They have pony rides which my son loves. And a train, small, but little kids dont care. Animals to touch and feed and a playground. What else does a little kid - 2 to 6 year old - need. Not suited for older kids though.

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