🦁 Zoos, aquariums and nature centers in San Francisco and Oakland
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Zoos and animal parks
- CuriOdysseycuriodyssey.org
San Mateo · A science museum and small zoo at Coyote Point with about 70 live animals, many of them wildlife that came from rehabilitation centers.
- Oakland Zoooaklandzoo.org
Oakland · An Oakland zoo whose mission is to connect people with animals, protect wildlife and encourage visitors to speak up for the natural world.
- San Francisco Zoosfzoo.org
San Francisco · A 100-acre zoo by the ocean that houses exotic, endangered and rescued animals and works on wildlife conservation.
Nature centers, wildlife refuges and raptor centers
- Crab Cove Visitor Centerebparks.org
Alameda · A regional park visitor center with an 800-gallon aquarium of local bay creatures, hands-on exhibits and naturalist-led weekend programs.
- Lindsay Wildlife Experiencelindsaywildlife.org
Walnut Creek · A nonprofit wildlife center that runs a rehabilitation hospital for injured native animals and teaches people about local wildlife.