# Monterey Zoo, United States: what it is and when to go

> Monterey Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (Salinas, California). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/monterey-zoo/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 132 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [montereyzoo.org](https://www.montereyzoo.org/)
- **Coordinates:** 36.59423, -121.6252

## What it is and where

Monterey Zoo is a visitor attraction in United States (Salinas, California).

It is in [Salinas, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/salinas/), where this site lists 10 more places to see, 9.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 36.59423, -121.6252; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.594226%2C-121.625203)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.594226%2C-121.625203)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Monterey Zoo is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 39 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 01 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 31 |

In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Monterey Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alvarado-street-brewery-taproom/): Brewery · 6.1 km
- [Mount Toro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-toro/): Mountain in California, United States of America · 7.7 km
- [National Steinbeck Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-steinbeck-center/): Non-profit organization in the USA · 9.6 km
- [John Steinbeck House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/casa-john-steinbeck/): Historic house in California, United States · 9.7 km
- [Fort Ord National Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-ord-national-monument/): National monument in Monterey County, California, United States · 12 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: With kids

- [Disneyland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/disneyland/): American theme park in California owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Walt Disney World](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/walt-disney-world/): resort and entertainment complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
- [Bronx Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bronx-zoo/): metropolitan zoo in the Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- [San Diego Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-diego-zoo/): zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, United States
- [The Strat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-strat/): hotel, casino, and tower located in Las Vegas
- [National Zoological Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-zoologico-nacional/): zoological park in Washington, D.C., United States

Every United States place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monterey Zoo?

It is a visitor attraction in United States.

### When is the best time to visit Monterey Zoo?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.

### How do you get to Monterey Zoo?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 132 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.594226%2C-121.625203) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Alvarado Street Brewery & Taproom](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alvarado-street-brewery-taproom/), [Mount Toro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-toro/), [National Steinbeck Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-steinbeck-center/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/388950605), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).