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Applegate Zoo

Applegate Zoo is a sanctuary in Merced, California.

Applegate Zoo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Applegate Zoo

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Applegate Zoo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.31293, -120.48675. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Applegate Zoo yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Applegate Zoo?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Applegate Zoo?

    Nearby: Merced Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church (church, 3 km), Bridalveil Falls- Yosemite National Park (sanctuary, 11 km), Atwater Baptist Church (church, 14 km), Chowchilla New Life Apostolic Church (church, 37 km), Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (sanctuary, 41 km), Hilmar Christian Tabernacle (church, 42 km).