In Lodi, some 7mi/12km north of Stockton on the Joaquin River, can be found the San Joaquin Historical Museum, where a number of historic houses display a variety of items which document the county's agriculture and customs.
The Serpentarium is a living snake and reptile museum with various exotic snakes, lizards, tortoises, frogs and arachnids in natural habitat exhibits. There are over 1,000 reptiles on display, and in the nursery and breeding rooms.
Address: Great Valley Serpentarium, 2379 Maggio Circle, Unit C, Lodi, CA 95240-8827, United States
Phone: 1 (209) 369-7737, Fax: 1 (209) 369-3907
There are a zoo, amusement rides and an authentic Japanese Garden at Micke Grove Regional Park. The garden features ginkgo trees, Japanese Maples and bamboo along a nice walkway.
The San Joaquin County Historical Museum has artifacts from the history of the region including agricultural and American Indian exhibits. The Sunshine Trail exhibit recreates a trip across California from west to east.
Address: San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 North Micke Grove Road, Lodi, CA 95240-9426, United States
Phone: 1 (209) 331-2055, Fax: 1 (209) 331-2057