One of the highlights of the zoo area is the petting zoo. This is where all the visitors are actually allowed to have hands on contact with the farm animals in the Red Barn. Kids really enjoy purchasing pellets to feed to the calves, goats, llamas, sheep, ponies, etc. A lot of our Zoo Docents can be found here, taking out animals for people to see and pet. Volunteers help out tremendously at the Irvine Park Petting Zoo.
Docents aid in feeding, cleaning, exercising, and general care of the farm animals.
They also guide petting zoo tours, answer question from the public, and extend petting zoo hours. The Black Bears, foxes, raccoon, monkeys, large cat and many other animals provide all our Irvine Park visitors with a rich and fulfilling zoo experience. Where you can picnic, swim, play games and listen to your favorites at the band shell. Irvine Park has abundant picnic tables and benches to enjoy your family get-togethers or simply to linger by yourself. Three playgrounds await the kids and their friends, all with playground equipment that is well maintained.