Animals on exhibit include black bear, mountain lion, bald eagle, kit fox, ocelot, beaver, great horned owl, porcupine, coyote, turkey vulture and more. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats and sheep. OC Zoo - Admission Fee: $2 per person ages 3 years and over; Ages 2 years and under are free

Apr 25, 2022 · (Orange, Calif.) – A new large mammal exhibit at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park will open to the public May 13 and will mark the debut of four new animals. The new, 2-acre habitat represents the largest expansion project in the zoo’s history. It will house an adult mountain lion, three orphaned mountain lion cubs and an adult jaguar.

Topics covered include habitats, adaptations, feeding habits, and general information about animals native to the southwestern United States. Tours are available for any grade level. Tours also include a short small animal presentation and a visit to the Irvine Park Nature Center.

Volunteers are an important part of the zoo, whether it’s preparing diets for the animals, helping to clean animal habitats, giving guided zoo tours, or many other activities. The OC Zoo has three main types of volunteers - animal keeper volunteers, docents, and petting zoo volunteers.

Mar 7, 2023 · (Orange, Calif.) – A young jaguar is the newest addition to the OC Zoo’s Large Mammal Exhibit, joining four large cats in the new section of the zoo. Mickey, an 11-month-old jaguar, comes to the OC Zoo from the Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona just months after his brother, Ziggy, debuted in the zoo’s new, 2-acre habitat.

Apr 16, 2013 · May 2022 -- A new large mammal exhibit at the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park opened to the public May 13 and marked the debut of four new animals. The new, 2-acre habitat represents the largest expansion project in the zoo’s history.

Let the Force be with you when you visit the OC Zoo for Star Wars Day! Join us for a day of family fun including crafts, games and photo opportunities. Come see zoo animals receive special treats throughout the day along with animal meet-and-greets!

Join us for holiday fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday crafts for kids. Come see zoo animals receive treat-filled “gifts” and treats hidden inside Christmas trees throughout the day! Reservations are not needed. Activities are free with paid zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under free).

Apr 22, 2021 · Animal Keeper Volunteers complete a variety of tasks to ensure all zoo animals are cared for and habitats are maintained properly. Tasks include routine maintenance and cleaning in and

Join us for holiday fun at the OC Zoo! Activities include visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday kids crafts, and games! Come see zoo animals receive treat-filled “gifts” and treats hidden inside Christmas trees throughout the day! Reservations are not needed. Activities are free with paid zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under free).