The Chicano Collection/La Colección Chicana art exhibit is now open to the public at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.). The exhibition features images…

  Spring is here, and that means longer hours, warmer temperatures and more people – and wildlife – out in the parks. Parks open later: Spring-summer hours, during Daylight Saving Time…

Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has reopened. The park initially closed out of an abundance of caution on Nov. 4 due to mountain lion activity and remained closed…

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 20, 2026) – OC Public Libraries (OCPL) has been awarded a NACo Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing outstanding innovation in…

Can dogs or cats get COVID-19? There is no evidence that animals can contract or spread COVID-19. Please visit the Center for Disease Control (CDC) webpage for information on pets & COVID-19. Is…

Hop on down to OC Animal Care and FIND SOME BUNNY TO LOVE! Beginning January 11th through the month of February, we are having $14 bunny adoptions. Please help all of our floppy eared friends find…

Do you have extra time on your hands? Checkout these tips on how to reunite pets with their families from home! read moreView PDF

Temperatures are down! Check out our cold weather tips and help keep all of our four-legged friends safe. read moreView PDF

OC Animal Care Will Be Closed March 16 Through March 31, 2020View PDF

As we work to prevent further exposure, cat adoptions will continue at the shelter. All potential adopters will be counseled in the potential exposure to the virus as well as the signs to watch for.…