The Orange
County Zoo is part of Irvine Regional Park. The zoo
displays native animals and plants on eight acres of Irvine
park. The black bear, Samson ( the hot tub bear ) was the most
famous resident of the zoo. Samson is no longer around but there
are still two black bears to entertain visitors. Some of the
other animals on display are: Coyote, Mountain lion, Beaver,
Bald Eagle, Mule deer and just about any other animal native
to the southwestern United States. Although
the zoo is on the small side there is quite a lot to see. All
the animals are kept in well maintained areas with the largest
being the bear area. It will take about an hour at the most
to see everything at the zoo and the entrance fee is only a
couple of bucks. If your visiting Irvine Park take the time
to check out this great little zoo and see some of the animals
that call Orange County home.
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