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Encounter animals around San Diego County

Frederick M. Brown

<p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 30: San Diego Zoo trainer Cari Clements and Toruk the Harpy Eagle with TCA press members speak during the 'Nature 30th anniversary season: Jungle Eagle' panel during the PBS portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 30, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)</p>

By: Kevin Beckman

Posted at 8:44 AM, Jun 28, 2017

and last updated 2017-06-28 12:52:45-04

NIGHTTIME ZOO AT SAN DIEGO ZOO

You can be a part of the Nighttime Zoo from June 18th-September 4th.

It's back...#NighttimeZoo presented by @SDToyotaDealers starts this Sunday. https://t.co/Fwn8ERwbZD pic.twitter.com/ZW0mB6tXkk
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) June 14, 2017

A one-day pass to the San Diego Zoo includes a guided bus tour, Kangaroo Express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, and all regularly scheduled shows.

Price for an adult (12 & older) is $52 and $42 for a child (3–11).

Featured shows include Bugs and Grubs with Dr. Zoolittle, New Friends Rock!, Funky Monkeys, and Rio 4-D (with one-day pass plus).

For a full list of shows, schedules, and prices visit the Zoo's website.

2920 Zoo Dr.

San Diego, CA 92101

LIVING COAST DISCOVERY CENTER

Summer day camps run June 5 - July 21, ages 4-18.

What a beautiful day to begin our Summer Learning Adventure Camps! #CountdownToCamp #FirstDayOfCamp #SummerCamp pic.twitter.com/EzrkThk6Xz
— Birch Aquarium (@Birch_Aquarium) June 27, 2017

The Living Coast Discovery Center helps to connect people with San Diego's ecosystem by exploring coastal animals, plants, and habitats.

During the summer are day camps for children pre-kindergarten through sixth grade.

The Living Coast Discovery Center is a nonprofit zoo and aquarium in the San Diego Bay open every day 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

General admission to the zoo and aquarium is $16 for adults (13+), $11 for children (3-12), and children (0-2) are free.

1000 Gunpowder Point Dr.

Chula Vista, CA 91910

LIONS TIGERS & BEARS RANCH

Experience what it's like to care for and rescue exotic animals.

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Lions Tigers & Bears ranch is 93 acres and is located just outside of Alpine, with a barn, farm animal encounter area, and nine habitats for their big cats and bears.

By appointment only, you can take a guided tour by becoming a "Member-for-a-Day," which costs $33/38 for an adult, kids cost $12.

Some of the animals on site include bears, bobcats, leopards, horses, llamas, and mountain lions. Schedule a visit on their website.

24402 Martin Way

Alpine, CA 91901

The Oasis Camel Dairy

An exotic dairy with camels in Ramona.

The Oasis Camel Dairy in Ramona is open once a month for interaction and fun with farm animals, camels, and an animal show they claim rival zoos and theme parks.

Tours are lead on foot and camel rides are available for an additional price.

General admission ticket: $10 Seniors - $8 Active Military - $8 Children 4-13 - $7 Children Under 3 - Free. Duration 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4 Hours)