Micke Grove Zoo
Micke Grove Zoo is a small 5-acre (2.0 ha) zoo that opened in 1957 in Lodi, California. It goes back to 1957. For mild weather, aim for February, March, April, May, October and November (62–81°F highs).
A zoo & aquarium, 3 mi south of Lodi
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 93–94°, and about 78 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Lodi is the nearest base
Lodi is 3 miles north, with 25 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Sacramento
Sacramento is about 35 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 1957
Micke Grove Zoo dates from 1957. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Micke Grove Zoo
Micke Grove Zoo is a small 5-acre (2.0 ha) zoo that opened in 1957 in Lodi, California. It is located within Micke Grove Regional Park, which includes a Japanese Garden, the San Joaquin County Historical Society and Museum, an amusement park, and picnic shelters and Frisbee golf.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 5 acres
- Established
- 1957
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Rooms near Micke Grove Zoo
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Stockton (52) and Lodi (25).
Stockton
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
324,597 people
7 mi south of Micke Grove Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Micke Grove Zoo | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | 7 mi south | 10 min | 52 36 hotels · 13 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 324,597 | $441K | D− |
| Lodi | 3 mi north | 5 min | 25 15 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 69,100 | $493K | — |
| August | 7 mi south | 10 min | 9 2 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 8,825 | $296K | — |
| Morada | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 3,383 | $637K | — |
| Galt | 13 mi north | 20 min | 5 5 hotels | 26,964 | $488K | C |
| Woodbridge | 7 mi north | 10 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 4,144 | $560K | — |
| Lathrop | 19 mi south | 30 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 RV park | 42,783 | $644K | C+ |
| Kennedy | 11 mi south | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 motels | 2,576 | $355K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
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Big draw64 mi Stadium & arenaOracle Park
Big draw65 mi LandmarkLombard Street
Big draw61 mi Theme parkCalifornia's Great America
Big draw68 mi GardenPresidio of San FranciscoPhoto credits
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Levi's Stadium: Matthew Roth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · California's Great America: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Micke Grove Zoo: common questions
What town is Micke Grove Zoo near?
Lodi, CA, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Micke Grove Zoo?
February, March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 62–81°.
How far is Micke Grove Zoo from Sacramento and Oakland?
About 35 miles north of Sacramento and about 56 miles west of Oakland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Micke Grove Zoo?
Stockton Metropolitan (SCK), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Sacramento (SMF), about 46 miles.
Where should I stay near Micke Grove Zoo?
Stockton (7 mi, 52 places to stay), Lodi (3 mi, 25 places to stay) and August (7 mi, 9 places to stay).
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