Events
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On October 26, 2025At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: AnimalsFun Animal Friday. Story time, hands-on activity and an animal meet-and-greet. 10–11:30 am. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
On September 28, 2025At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: Animals, CampsZookeeper Camp. A behind-the-scenes experience with hands-on activities in diet prep, enrichment, and animal care. 9 am–3 pm. $211. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe. Register: www.animalcenter.org -
On September 27, 2025At Helen Woodward Animal Center Categories: Animals, CampsYou Can Be A Veterinarian Camp. Discover what it’s like to work in veterinary medicine with hands-on activities, real equipment and animal interactions. 9 am–3 pm. $166. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe. Register: www.animalcenter.org -
On September 21, 2025At Del Mar Fairgrounds Categories: AnimalsPet & Reptile Expo. Today, 10 am–5 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–4 pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarfairgrounds.com -
On September 20, 2025At Del Mar Fairgrounds Categories: AnimalsPet & Reptile Expo. Today, 10 am–5 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–4 pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. www.delmarfairgrounds.com
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On February 02, 2019At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Animals, Special EventsEmbark on “huge” adventures during a weeklong celebration of these majestic marine animals and their fin-tastic cousins. Discover local whale species, find out how to spot migrating whales, make whale crafts, learn whale biofacts with hands-on activities, meet scientists who study whales and more. Feb. 2-10, 10 am-3 pm. Included with admission. Birch Aquarium, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu
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On December 20, 2018At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Animals, Holiday, ChristmasRing in the holiday season with the Zoo’s annual celebration where guests are treated to seasonal decorations, animal experiences, lighted displays and live entertainment including zany Dr. Zoolittle and Santa. Through Jan. 6; zoo open from 9 am-8 pm (Dec. 24, 9 am-5 pm). Included with admission. Balboa Park. www.sandiegozoo.org.
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On December 08, 2017At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Animals, Holiday, ChristmasGo wild at the San Diego Zoo’s annual celebration where guests are treated to seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters, live entertainment and more. See the Zoo aglow with holiday cheer and join activities that are sure to keep the whole family jolly. Dec. 8-Jan. 1; visit website for hours. Free with Zoo admission. www.sandiegozoo.org.
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On September 01, 2017At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Animals, Movies, ScienceTake an underwater dive to virtually swim with killer whales at SeaWorld courtesy of this film that uses VR (virtual reality) technology and stereoscopic 360-degree video. Showing daily; visit website for park hours and admission.
