Summer Fun: Zoomars Petting Zoo

Yep, another OC post. You could make a great day trip out of this one. Zoomars is a petting zoo (and much more), but it's located next to a great park (Los Rios park) and walking distance from Mission San Juan Capistrano and historic downtown with little shops and yummy restaurants. The train depot is also located right there if you decided to take a trip by train!

I saw Zoomars Petting Zoo awhile back while surfing online for birthday party venues. It's an animal petting zoo in San Juan Capistrano. But, not JUST a petting zoo. They also offer a variety of other fun activities. I admit, we paid more than I would have liked (every activity is an additional cost), but LC had a blast!

You can purchase a bin of veggies to feed the animals. There are goats, sheep, llamas, turkeys, chickens, a cow and more! My personal favorite were the Zedonks- a cross between a zebra and a donkey. Such cool looking animals! My son's favorite was the guinea pig corral. Yep, dozens of guinea pigs and rabbits running around and looking for treats. A herd of guinea pigs is not something you see every day! He also liked the petting corral with the sheep and goats. They were a little anxious to eat. So, beware if you have a very timid little one. They walk right up to you and follow you around ready for their treats. They also have brushes in this area for you to groom the animals (which they love).

For an additional fee, you can also go on a pony ride, mini train ride or pan for gems or gold.  The pony ride is hand led down a little trail. (Parents are allowed to walk along if they want to). They have ponies of all sizes for kids of all sizes. For being a facility with animals, it is very clean. They have hand santizer and sinks to clean hands. The staff at Zoomars is very kid friendly and nice.

There is a little playground area and a corn box. What's a corn box? It's just like a sand box, but filled with dried corn kernels! LC had a blast in here. They provide buckets and shovels to dig and play.

They also feature birthday party packages with outdoor party locations that include access to refrigerators and bbqs!

Zoomars Petting Zoo



31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano

Admission: Adults $8, Children $7 (animal food $3, pony rides $5, train rides $3)
Parking: FREE
Hours: 9a-5p daily
Good For Ages: ALL
Notes: Gets crowded early on weekends due to birthday parties. Arrive before 11am if planning to attend on the weekend. Restrooms on site are port-a-potties, but there is a park next door with restrooms if your little one has a fear of these. They accept Visa, Mastercard and Cash. If you plan on taking advantage of all of their activities, check out their "Golden Ticket" special.