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16 Animal & Nature Camps Near Los Angeles

These animal and nature summer camps around Los Angeles and Orange County promise a wild time! We're asking parents to recommend their picks for the best local summer camps where kids can explore the outdoors, learn about the environment, and get up close with animals. Check the map to find one near you.

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    Underwood Family Farms - Farm Camp

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    Kids can become little farmers with this hands-on camp at Underwood Family Farms. They'll learn real-world tasks like how to shear sheep and grow food. They'll play games, do crafts, put on an animal show, and bring home fresh produce, too.

    Moorpark, CA

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