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Winters, California · 150 Acres

Plan your day with the dinosaurs.

Vivarium Crocodylus is taking shape on 150 acres in Winters, California — less than an hour from Sacramento and within easy reach of the Bay Area. Here's everything you'll need to make a day of it.

Opening soon  — the park is being built now. Join the founding list to be first through the gates.

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Hours

Open year-round

  • Daily (planned)9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • DemonstrationsSeveral times daily
  • Last entry1 hour before close

Exact opening-season hours will be posted before launch.

Getting Here

Winters, California

Set on 150 acres of California wetland, Vivarium Crocodylus sits less than an hour from downtown Sacramento and is an easy drive from the Bay Area and Napa Valley.

  • · Under an hour from Sacramento
  • · Free on-site parking across the park
  • · Accessible paths and boardwalk viewing

Full address and directions will be shared with the founding list.

Admission

One ticket. A whole day on 150 acres.

Adult

Announced at opening

Full-day access to the park, habitats, and every daily demonstration.

Child (3–12)

Announced at opening

Built for young explorers — junior-keeper moments and up-close viewing.

Senior / Student

Announced at opening

Discounted full-day admission with valid ID.

Under 3

Free

Little ones are always free with a paying adult.

A portion of every admission supports the non-profit Steve-O Crocodilian Sanctuary next door.

Memberships

Come back as often as you like.

Individual

Unlimited visits for one, all year — skip-the-line entry and member events.

  • Unlimited admission
  • Member-only mornings
  • Demonstration perks

Family

Unlimited visits for the whole household, plus guest passes to share the awe.

  • Up to 2 adults + kids
  • Guest passes
  • Priority demo seating

Keeper's Circle

Our top tier — behind-the-scenes access and a direct hand in the sanctuary's rescue work.

  • All Family perks
  • Behind-the-scenes tours
  • Supports rescued animals

Groups & Events

Make it a day to remember.

Birthdays, scout troops, corporate days, and private keeper-led encounters — 150 acres give us room to host you the way you imagine it.

Inquire About Groups

School Groups

Standards-aligned field trips, all year.

Birthdays

A wild party the kids will never forget.

Private Encounters

Keeper-led, up-close, by reservation.

Venue Hire

Host your event among the wetlands.