Things to do with kids in Irvine, CA

Tom's Farms

Family-friendly destination with a petting zoo, steam train, pony rides, restaurants, and a farmer's market.

4.5 (7783)$$Temescal Valley, CA

Santa Ana Zoo

Compact zoo featuring a petting barnyard, train ride, and a variety of animals perfect for younger kids.

4.1 (4654)$$Santa Ana, CA

💬 4 local tips

Orange County Zoo

Small, affordable zoo located inside Irvine Regional Park, focusing on native Southwestern animals.

4.7 (4101)$Orange, CA

💬 1 local tip

Irvine Park Railroad

Outdoor park with train rides, pony rides, paddle boats, and a small zoo.

4.7 (3842)$$Orange, CA

The Reptile Zoo

Indoor zoo featuring exotic reptiles with educational exhibits and hands-on encounters.

4.3 (2354)$$Fountain Valley, CA

Tanaka Farms

Interactive farm with seasonal U-pick fruit, pumpkin patches, wagon rides, and a petting zoo.

4.6 (1720)$$Irvine, CA

💬 1 local tip

River Street Ranch

Family-friendly ranch with a petting zoo, train rides, and gold panning activities.

4.2 (1463)$$San Juan Capistrano, CA

Barnyard Buddies

Small petting zoo and animal interaction space for children.

4.6 (168)$Lakewood, CA

Hana Field by Tanaka Farms

Seasonal u-pick flower fields and farm experience operated by Tanaka Farms.

4.6 (120)$$Costa Mesa, CA

Smith Farms

Local farm offering seasonal u-pick produce and a farm-stand experience.

4.5 (81)$Fountain Valley, CA

Farmakis Farms

Small family farm known for seasonal pumpkin patches and Christmas trees.

4.5 (62)$San Juan Capistrano, CA

Little Parrot Farm

Small-scale farm experience focused on animal interaction.

4.8 (32)$Rowland Heights, CA

Pony Rides

Outdoor pony ride attraction located near local trails.

4.0 (15)$Orange, CA

Orange Coast College Dennis Kelly Aquarium

Small educational aquarium located on campus, open to the public during limited hours.

3.8 (13)FreeCosta Mesa, CA

Farm School OC

Educational farm program offering hands-on agricultural and animal experiences for children.

4.5 (13)$$San Juan Capistrano, CA

All God's Creatures Petting Zoo

Mobile and on-site petting zoo featuring various farm animals.

4.8 (6)$Chino Hills, CA

Petting Farm

Small petting farm offering animal interactions for families.

1.0 (1)$Anaheim, CA