Fun with Animals in Encinitas

Zoos, animal encounters, pet events, and wildlife activities in Encinitas. Fun for the whole family.

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New Writing Series: Lina Meruane

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Climate Dance Party

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Vishnu Mohanan on Unsplash — representative image for STEAM Kids: Vet for a Day

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STEAM Kids: Vet for a Day

In 3 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poway, CA

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Photo by Hasdi Putra on Unsplash — representative image for Perspectives Lecture Series: April 2026

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Perspectives Lecture Series: April 2026

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Photo by Galen Crout on Unsplash — representative image for Wild Wonders

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Wild Wonders

Wed, Jul 1, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Fallbrook, CA

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Photo by Jannet Serhan on Unsplash — representative image for Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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Birch Aquarium at Scripps

La Jolla, CA

Aquarium in La Jolla, CA

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Photo by Himmel S on Unsplash — representative image for Sweetwater Safari Hike

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Sweetwater Safari Hike

Sat, May 9, 6:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Tinker Tuesday: Edible Soil Layers

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Tinker Tuesday: Edible Soil Layers

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Coronado, CA

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Photo by Centre for Ageing Better on Unsplash — representative image for Paws to Read

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Paws to Read

Thu, Jun 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Fallbrook, CA

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Photo by Tanya Barrow on Unsplash — representative image for Family Discovery Walk - Wildlife Habitats

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Family Discovery Walk - Wildlife Habitats

Sat, Dec 19, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · San Diego, CA · Ages 5–12

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Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash — representative image for Discovery Table - Animal Tracks

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Discovery Table - Animal Tracks

Sat, Dec 12, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · San Diego, CA

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Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Sea Turtle Presentation

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 9:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chula Vista, CA

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Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash — representative image for San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Escondido, CA

Pets Animals in Escondido, CA

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Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

Sat, Nov 28, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Dana Point, CA

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Photo by Jannet Serhan on Unsplash — representative image for Birch Aquarium

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Birch Aquarium

San Diego, CA

Aquarium in San Diego, CA

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Photo by Marcin Szmigiel on Unsplash — representative image for San Diego Zoo

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San Diego Zoo

San Diego, CA

Pets Animals in San Diego, CA

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Photo by Robert Collins on Unsplash — representative image for Summer Camp 2026 Holiday Week

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Summer Camp 2026 Holiday Week

Jun 29 – Jul 2 · Dana Point, CA · Ages 5–17

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Photo by Artur Tumasjan on Unsplash — representative image for Cultivating for Creatures: Balancing Plants, Animals, and People in the Zoo Landscape

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Cultivating for Creatures: Balancing Plants, Animals, and People in the Zoo Landscape

Wed, Jun 10, 2:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA

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Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash — representative image for Summer Camp 2026 Session 4

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Summer Camp 2026 Session 4

Jul 13 – Jul 17 · Dana Point, CA · Ages 5–17

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Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash — representative image for Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

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Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

Dana Point, CA

Wildlife Viewing in Dana Point, CA

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Photo by Camila Mofsovich on Unsplash — representative image for Teacher Workshop

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Teacher Workshop

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Dana Point, CA

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Photo by mdreza jalali on Unsplash — representative image for HMOC FREE Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

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HMOC FREE Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

Mon, Nov 2, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Santa Ana, CA

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Photo by Tara-mae Miller on Unsplash — representative image for Wildlife Wonders

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Wildlife Wonders

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Corona del Mar, CA

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Photo by Nellie Adamyan on Unsplash — representative image for Fiesta Island Dog Park

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Fiesta Island Dog Park

San Diego, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for Nolan's Aquarium

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Nolan's Aquarium

Santa Ana, CA

Aquarium in Santa Ana, CA

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Photo by Jay Gomez on Unsplash — representative image for Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar - Long Beach

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Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar - Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Outdoor Space in Long Beach, CA

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Long Beach, CA

Aquarium in Long Beach, CA

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Photo by Nellie Adamyan on Unsplash — representative image for surf City Dog Spaw

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surf City Dog Spaw

Huntington Beach, CA

Pets Animals in Huntington Beach, CA

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Photo by Jannet Serhan on Unsplash — representative image for Oceans Aquarium Design

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Oceans Aquarium Design

Signal Hill, CA

Aquarium in Signal Hill, CA

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Photo by Egor Komarov on Unsplash — representative image for Cat Nap Hangout & Adoptions

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Cat Nap Hangout & Adoptions

Huntington Beach, CA

Pets Animals in Huntington Beach, CA

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Photo by DANIEL JONES on Unsplash — representative image for Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

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Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

San Pedro, CA

Aquarium in San Pedro, CA

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Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash — representative image for Brookhaven Pet Hospital

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Brookhaven Pet Hospital

Garden Grove, CA

Pets Animals in Garden Grove, CA

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Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash — representative image for Tender Pet Products

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Tender Pet Products

Santa Ana, CA

Pets Animals in Santa Ana, CA

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Photo by Daiga Ellaby on Unsplash — representative image for OCSP Cat Rescue

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OCSP Cat Rescue

Fountain Valley, CA

Pets Animals in Fountain Valley, CA

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Photo by Zhen Yao on Unsplash — representative image for OC Animal League, Inc.

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OC Animal League, Inc.

Fountain Valley, CA

Pets Animals in Fountain Valley, CA

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Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash — representative image for Anaheim Feed & Pet Supply

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Anaheim Feed & Pet Supply

Anaheim, CA

Pets Animals in Anaheim, CA

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Photo by Zhen Yao on Unsplash — representative image for Dog Training Programs

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Dog Training Programs

Westminster, CA

Pets Animals in Westminster, CA

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Photo by zhengtao tang on Unsplash — representative image for CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Aquarium)

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CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Aquarium)

San Pedro, CA

Aquarium in San Pedro, CA

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Photo by Nellie Adamyan on Unsplash — representative image for andrew square pet clinic

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andrew square pet clinic

Huntington Beach, CA

Pets Animals in Huntington Beach, CA

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Photo by Delbert Pagayona on Unsplash — representative image for CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Museums)

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CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Museums)

San Pedro, CA

Aquarium in San Pedro, CA

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Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash — representative image for Animal Poetry Storytime

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Animal Poetry Storytime

Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM UTC · Los Angeles, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for Animalia Pet Supplies and Grooming

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Animalia Pet Supplies and Grooming

Huntington Beach, CA

Pets Animals in Huntington Beach, CA

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2026 Gala

Sun, Aug 2, 12:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Fullerton, CA

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Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash — representative image for Collar & Leash Pet Shop

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Collar & Leash Pet Shop

Garden Grove, CA

Pets Animals in Garden Grove, CA

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Photo by Marcin Szmigiel on Unsplash — representative image for Pup Up Event: Pet adoption / Adopción de Mascotas con Oakland Animal Services

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Pup Up Event: Pet adoption / Adopción de Mascotas con Oakland Animal Services

Sat, Jun 13, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Oakland, CA

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Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash — representative image for Exit Game

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Exit Game

Los Angeles, CA

Pets Animals in Los Angeles, CA

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Photo by Getty Images on Unsplash — representative image for Pet Supplies Plus

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Pet Supplies Plus

Huntington Beach, CA

Pets Animals in Huntington Beach, CA

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Photo by Fairuz Naufal Zaki on Unsplash — representative image for Play the old fashioned way!

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Play the old fashioned way!

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Palos Verdes Estates, CA · Ages 4+

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Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash — representative image for Wiener Dog Store

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Wiener Dog Store

Huntington Beach, CA

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Fun with Animals in Encinitas

New Writing Series: Lina Meruane

Climate Dance Party

STEAM Kids: Vet for a Day

Perspectives Lecture Series: April 2026

Wild Wonders

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

Sweetwater Safari Hike

Tinker Tuesday: Edible Soil Layers

Paws to Read

Family Discovery Walk - Wildlife Habitats

Discovery Table - Animal Tracks

Clean Up: San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Sea Turtle Presentation

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Behind the Scenes Aquarium Tour

Birch Aquarium

San Diego Zoo

Summer Camp 2026 Holiday Week

Cultivating for Creatures: Balancing Plants, Animals, and People in the Zoo Landscape

Summer Camp 2026 Session 4

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching

Teacher Workshop

HMOC FREE Community Dia de los Muertos 2026

Wildlife Wonders

Fiesta Island Dog Park

Nolan's Aquarium

Monty’s Dog Beach & Bar - Long Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific

surf City Dog Spaw

Oceans Aquarium Design

Cat Nap Hangout & Adoptions

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Brookhaven Pet Hospital

Tender Pet Products

OCSP Cat Rescue

OC Animal League, Inc.

Anaheim Feed & Pet Supply

Dog Training Programs

CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Aquarium)

andrew square pet clinic

CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM (Museums)

Animal Poetry Storytime

Animalia Pet Supplies and Grooming

2026 Gala

Collar & Leash Pet Shop

Pup Up Event: Pet adoption / Adopción de Mascotas con Oakland Animal Services

Exit Game

Pet Supplies Plus

Play the old fashioned way!

Wiener Dog Store

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