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🦁 Spring Spectacular 2026 | The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College | Moorpark


  • The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College 7075 Campus Road Moorpark, CA, 93021 United States (map)
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Spring has arrived and The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is celebrating in the most spectacular way possible! Spring Spectacular 2026 — the zoo's largest and most beloved fundraising event of the year — returns for two action-packed weekends of incredible animal encounters, entertaining live shows, and unforgettable family memories.

Whether you are a longtime fan of the Teaching Zoo or discovering it for the very first time, this is one of the Conejo Valley's most unique and genuinely exciting family events of the season — and tickets go fast!

📅 Dates: Two Weekends

  1. 🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, March 21–22, 2026

  2. 🗓️ Saturday & Sunday, March 28–29, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm

📍 Location: The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, CA

🌐 More Info: zoo.moorparkcollege.edu/spring-spectacular

🎟️ Admission

  • Adults $12

  • Kids & Seniors $10

  • Ages 2 & Under FREE

🐾 What to Expect

Spring Spectacular 2026 is packed with incredible experiences for the whole family:

  • 🐆 Animal Meet & Greets all day long — get up close with amazing creatures you will not find anywhere else

  • 🎭 Two Brand New Scripted Shows — exclusive to Spring Spectacular 2026 and not to be missed

  • 🔭 Discovery Stations — interactive educational exhibits for curious minds of all ages

  • 🐯 Rajah's Retreat — a fan favorite returning for 2026

  • 🦁 Ira's Kingdom — another beloved highlight of the Spring Spectacular experience

  • 🌸 Beautiful spring campus setting — one of Moorpark's most scenic and welcoming outdoor venues

🌟 About The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College

The Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College is one of the most unique institutions in all of Southern California — a fully accredited exotic animal training and management program where college students learn hands-on by caring for and training an extraordinary collection of animals. Spring Spectacular is the zoo's primary annual fundraiser and a beloved community tradition that brings together families, animal lovers, and Conejo Valley neighbors for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

🏡 Love the Conejo Valley Lifestyle?

Events like Spring Spectacular are just one of the many reasons families fall in love with the Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Conejo Valley area and never want to leave. Outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, incredible community events, and easy access to both nature and the city — this region truly has it all.

If the Conejo Valley lifestyle has you thinking about making a move I would love to help. I'm Anna Lanuza — your trusted local real estate expert serving Moorpark, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas and beyond.

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