Monterey Zoo

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400 River Rd
Salinas, CA 93908
Monterey Zoo is open 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 7 days a week – including most holidays except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Come visit with a variety of animals including monkeys, cats, reptiles, and our Brand New Rhino exhibit! Bring your headphones and a smart device to watch short videos on the animals as you wander using our unique QR code signage. Monterey Zoo is proudly accredited by the Zoological Association of America.

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Dave S.
7/11/2025

Another great visit to the zoo. Just a update. Took some family from out of state for a treat. Not too big that you're so tired but not just a petting zoo. Looked clean enough and well taken...

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Mary W.
11/10/2025

​We spontaneously visited the Monterey Zoo and getting there right when they opened was great. Quiet and peaceful. We practically had the whole place to ourselves. ​The setup is great for...

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Cheryl B.
11/30/2025

The Monterey Zoo is a wonderful place to visit. We really enjoyed our time visiting the animals (especially the lemurs and lions) and walking around the property. I was impressed with how clean,...

James R.
11/30/2025

BEST zoo I've ever been to. All the same animals as major zoos like SF Zoo or Oakland Zoo but a much more private, smaller, less touristy experience. Someone in a review below called this...

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Natalie T.
11/30/2025

What an absolute gem!!! We had such a great morning here with our 6 and 4 year olds. I much prefer this zoo to the bigger ones. It's small enough that the kids can walk the entire time, but big...

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