Santa Ana Zoo
Get there at 10 when the animals are still moving. The orangutans are the draw, but the African Loop has shade and half the crowd. Parking lot fills by noon. This is a local zoo that doesn't pretend to be something bigger, and that's exactly why it works.
Come Tuesday or Wednesday if you can — weekday mornings are calm and the orangutans are out early. The train ride is worth the extra ticket if you've got kids.
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