Do you love animals but hate the drive down the 14? Is the zoo in the top ten of your kiddo's favorite places? Then we hope you haven't missed the jewel in our own backyard.
The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound in Rosamond is home to over 70 of the world's most endangered felines. It's a world-reknowned breeding center in a small town locale. Enter through the well stocked gift store, where displays of stuffed cats roar, causing kids to look twice at the exhibits. Then walk around the shaded grounds and view the cats in their cages. The walkways are close to the cages, so your family will get upclose and personal with quite a few of the cats on display.
The peacocks and peahens are usually the highlight of my kids' trip. The last time we visited, they had over ten of these giant--and loud--birds. We even witnessed a peahen sitting on an egg she laid, right before the staff stole her egg (too many peacocks, they said). Don't forget your picnic lunch. You can sit at the picnic tables and lunch among the birds and cats.
The compound is open 10-4 Thursday through Tuesday. Admission is $5 general, $4 seniors 60+, $3 ages 3-12. Don't overlook the yearly family membership though. For only $30, you and your family of four (more if your youngest is under 3 years old) can visit all year long. It's worth it just to hang out in the shade and watch those peacocks! Visit the compound website for more details.
After your visit, be sure to look up the hill at the abandoned Tropico Gold Mine and ghost town. It's off-limits to visitors nowadays, but you can see it fairly well from the road. My kids never tire of hearing about a real live "ghost town." Bone up on AV goldmining history before you go, and be sure to show your kids pictures of the inside of our local mine.
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