The OC Zoo is located inside beautiful Irvine Regional Park in the city of Orange. The zoo is nestled among the majestic 477 acre wilderness park, and offers a rare up-close look at many animals found throughout the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks. The zoo’s focus is on animals and plants native to the southwestern United States. Animals on exhibit include a black bear, mountain lions, bald eagle, golden eagle, bobcats, island fox, ocelot, red-tailed hawk, great horned owls, porcupine, mule deer, coyotes, turkey vultures, coati and more. The zoo also features a barnyard with domestic goats, jacob sheep, pot-bellied pigs, doves and pheasants.

For a list of upcoming events at the OC Zoo, click here.