Fodor's Expert Review Monterey Zoo

Exotic animals, many of them retired from film, television, and live production work or rescued from less-than-ideal environments, find sanctuary here. The zoo offers daily tours (1 pm and 3 pm June–August, 1 pm September–May), but for an in-depth experience, stay in a safari bungalow on-site at Vision Quest Safari B&B, where you can join the elephants in their enclosures for breakfast. The inn's room rate includes a complimentary zoo tour.