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Applegate Park Zoo C/o City Of Merced
Merced, California

Park, Zoo

No longer able to survive in their normal habitat, these ambassadors from the wild need care and protection. In return they provide zoo visitors with a glimpse of the wonders of nature. Professional Zoo Keepers (Donna McDowell and Alisha Costa) provide daily care and management of the animals. Individuals are welcome to enroll in the volunteer program to assist with exhibit cleaning, diet preparation, landscaping maintenance and zoo improvement projects. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and may sign up at the Parks and Community Services Office located at 690 West 16th Street in Merced.

Chula Vista Nature Center
Chula Vista, California

Aquarium, Art, Botanical Garden, Children's, Natural History, Nature Centers, Zoo

The Chula Vista Nature Center is a living, breathing, flapping, buzzing and splashing home to the unique animals and plants of Southern California. This Zoo & Aquarium is a convenient six miles south of downtown San Diego. Kids love meeting the live owls & hawks while exploring the aquarium exhibits, making nature crafts, and more. The Nature Center sits on the 316-acre Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Guests can explore the Nature Center on their own or experience organized programs ranging from Critter Day Camps to Overnight Adventures. It’s the perfect place Celebrate your next birthday. Parents love the positive, educational, fun, kid-friendly staff, perfect size indoor and outdoor setting for the party, and happy kids.

Folsom City Zoo
Folsom, California

Zoo

Folsom City Zoo in Folsom, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Great Valley Serpentarium
Lodi, California

Children's, Nature Centers, Science, Zoo

This living snake and reptile musuem features exotic snakes, tortoises, lizards, frogs, and spiders in natural habitat exhibits. It is also a captive snake breeding facility where visitors can learn about the breeding process. The museum also has a store where snakes and reptiles and more can be purchased.

Los Angeles Zoo
Los Angeles, California

Zoo

Visitors can view more than 1200 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 350 different species. The zoo is divided into five areas--Africa, Australia, Eurasia, North American and South America.

Museum Of Vertebrate Zoology
Berkeley, California

Zoo

Museum Of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento, California

Zoo

Sacramento Zoo in Sacramento, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco, California

Zoo

San Francisco Zoo in San Francisco, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
Santa Barbara, California

Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens in Santa Barbara, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

WildCare
San Rafael, California

Children's, General, Natural History, Nature Centers, Science, Specialized, Zoo

Each year WildCare treats more than 3,000 ill, injured or orphaned wild animals in our wildlife rehabilitation hospital, teaches more than 40,000 Bay Area children and adults in our nature education programs, answers thousands of telephone calls concerning human/wildlife interaction on our Living with Wildlife Hotline and helps property owners live humanely with wildlife through our Wildlife Solutions service – 415.456.SAVE.

Our Terwilliger Courtyard houses some beautiful non-releasable wild animals including an endangered Northern Spotted Owl, and our natural history museum is open to the public with taxidermy animals, books, games for kids and more.

WildCare is a wonderful local organization right in the heart of San Rafael and Marin County. Come visit us!

Charles Paddock Zoo
Atascadero, California

Zoo

Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Cliff Finch's Zoo
Friant, California

Zoo

Cliff Finch's Zoo in Friant, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Fresno, California

Children's, Natural History, Science, Zoo

At Fresno Chaffee Zoo we provide a fun, unique up-close experience that strengthens the bond between people and wildlife. With your support, the Zoo will continue to offer new and exciting animal habitats, educational adventures, and experiences of a lifetime to the central California community.

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
San Jose, California

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, Children's, Library, Natural History, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Specialized, Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, San Jose’s premier family destination, offers amusement rides, puppet shows, interactive play areas, educational programs, unique events, and exciting adventures the whole family will enjoy. Generations have experienced the wonder of the Zoo’s diverse collection of animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.

Micke Grove Zoo
Lodi, California

Zoo

Micke Grove Zoo in Lodi, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo
Palo Alto, California

Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo in Palo Alto, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

San Diego Zoo
San Diego, California

Zoo

San Diego Zoo in San Diego, CA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today.

Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Ana, California

Zoo

The Zoo is a 20-acre facility displaying 250 animals. The primary focus is on displaying neo-tropical animals and conducting conservation education programs. The Zoo participates in eight species survival breeding programs.

The Living Desert
Palm Desert, California

Botanical Garden, Nature Centers, Park, Science, Zoo

Come adventure through 1,200 protected acres of desert environments representing North America and Africa. During your visit you will encounter over 500 wild animals, live shows, our children?s discovery center, an animal carousel, tranquil gardens, hiking trails with a view of the San Andreas Fault and our G scale model train.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

Wednesday, May 1 - Saturday, May 4, 2024

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Worland, Wyoming

Hosted by: Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums

THE 2024 CWAM ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD FROM MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 4 IN WORLAND, WYOMING

Worland may be a small town, but it is full of opportunities for big experiences! We hope you will join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting: Small Places, Big Ideas

Whether you are a business small or big, or you are a long-time or first-time supporter of CWAM, our community of museum professionals is waiting to hear about your products or services, or see your name sponsoring their favorite event.

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8, 2024

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Hosted by: West Virginia Association of Museums

Our 2024 WVAM Conference will be held at Shepherd Universit

in Shepherdstown, WV on June 6-8, 2024

WVAM conference is a program of papers, presentations, workshops, and poster sessions addressing our theme of “America at 250: West Virginia Plans for the Semiquincentennial.”

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

Wednesday, July 24 - Saturday, August 3, 2024

Hilton Columbus at Easton

Columbus, Ohio

Hosted by: Ohio Museums Association

We’ll kick off the event with a virtual day on Wednesday, July 24, hosted in collaboration with the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM). Then, we’ll gather in-person at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from July 31-August 3 for sessions, networking, and museum exploration. See the conference listing for Association of Midwest Museums for more deetails.

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

Laurens, South Carolina

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

Monday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Laurens County Museum

Laurens, South Carolina

Hosted by: South Carolina Federation of Museums

The SCFM Annual Conference is a time where we can celebrate the impact that museums have made on the state of South Carolina. It’s a time where we can share our successes, learn from our challenges, and grow as museum professionals.

We look forward to this year's conference September 16-18, 2024 in Laurens, SC. This year's theme is Fostering Community: There is No Museum Without "Us."

For more information, please call !!! or email scfm@scmuseums.org ;.

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

Sunday, October 13 - Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida

Hosted by: Florida Association of Museums

FAM 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition will be held

October 13 – 16 in Daytona Beach!!

Please hold these dates. Watch our FAM website for more conference details.

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