Animal Encounters in Oceanside, CA

Hold a toucan, play raven enrichment games, and watch free-flying macaws

Meet a juvenile lynx and serval, and take home a pawtograph keepsake

Discover coastal wildlife on a guided sea safari just for your group

Handle ambassador owls and discover their remarkable adaptations

Hand-feed fruit treats and learn about binturong conservation

Handle trained hawks and learn the basics of falconry

Meet fennec foxes and add enrichment to their day

Hand-feed Bennett's wallabies and meet their habitat mates

Meet, feed, and learn about reptiles from around the globe

Celebrate with a private animal ambassador encounter

Meet animals alongside a dedicated guide at a wildlife education center

Work alongside zookeepers in a private, hands-on animal care session

Share hands-on animal care and conservation learning as a family

Build a private visit around two interactive animal encounters

Build a private visit around three animal interactions

Create your own lineup of four animal encounters

Meet a paca up close on a private behind-the-scenes animal tour

Meet nocturnal animals on a spooky after-dark flashlight tour

Meet colorful parrots up close and watch them take flight

Design a private visit around five interactive animal encounters

Handle and observe six owl species in a guided falconry session

Private sunset deck encounter with six animal ambassadors

Create a hands-on animal encounter shaped around your group

Handle trained raptors and watch a falcon’s high-speed lure dive