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Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park

1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-835-7484
Ranked #4 of 8 attractions in Santa Ana
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Zoos
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Costa Mesa
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Come see a bunch of playful ones here! This is mostly an attractively landscaped garden with lots of monkey cages and bird cages. (and a beautiful bald eagle, too!) Takes less than a hour to walk through and see everything. More

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Rochester, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We had a nice visit with our 20-month old granddaughter. She was more interested in the playground than the animals. We got there when the zoo opened, and the farm animals were not on display yet. She saw the camel but the monkeys are mostly small, so it's hard for a toddler to pick out. This zoo had lovely landscape... More

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La Habra, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

A very pleasant place with lots of interesting creatures. More

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Orange, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

It's no San Diego Zoo or LA Zoo, but it's a nice little zoo for it's size. Especially good for little kiddos or if you don't have much time to go to one of the big fantastic zoos. More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

I guess there is some agreement that was made with a sponsor so this zoo has to have atleast 50 monkeys. Well if your child likes monkeys, this is the place to go! It's a small zoo, but still fun with lots to see and do- train rides, carousel, elephant rides, petting area, great playground, etc... More

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Anaheim, California, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Great to take small children and Seniors! Flat landscape and beautiful setting! More

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Seal Beach
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Wonderful for families with small children. Big enough to have lots to see but small enough for little legs. It also has a picnic area. More

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SoCal
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Bald eagle looked sad, old and far from the majestic bird it should be. Train ride for kids is cute. The kiddies seem to like it and it's a good place to kill a few hours. Don't expect something large or big city zoo-like, because it's more of a park with some animals than a zoo. More

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Long Beach, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

It is a small cute zoo that is not expensive and great to take the family. More

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Anaheim, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

Expected a small version of San Diego Zoo but this was more of a bird watching park than zoo. More

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