Amazing Animal Encounters in San Diego

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Visit the La Jolla seals at the Children's Pool and sea lions at La Jolla Cove. 1 Read the full guide

Spend time at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. 2 Read the full guide

Swim or snorkel with leopard sharks. They begin to arrive at La Jolla Shores in June and stay as late as December. 3 Read the full guide

Go whale watching. Gray whale watching seasons are the winter and spring, and blue whale watching seasons are the summer and fall. Plus, humpback whales hang out in our ocean year-round. 4 Read the full guide

Spend an afternoon admiring the tide pools. You’ll see hermit crabs, sea anemones, small fish, sea slugs, two-spot octopi, snails, and more. 5 Read the full guide

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