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April 24

Orange County Zoo Photo Day With Sony

Join Samy’s Camera and Sony for a hands-on Zoo Photo Day at the Orange County Zoo!
When:

April 24, 2026
9:00AM-1:00PM PT

Where:

Orange County Zoo

Address:

1 Irvine Park Road
Irvine, CA 92869

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*Event Photo by Charlee Wild

This event is a great opportunity for photographers of all skill levels to experience Sony cameras and lenses while capturing wildlife in a fun, outdoor setting. Sony staff will be on site throughout the event to provide instruction, answer questions, and help you get the most out of your camera and borrowed gear. 

Event Details:

Live Online Zoom Lecture with wildlife photographer Karen Schuenemann on April 23rd @7pm
Hands-On Shoot on April 24th @9am
Location: Orange County Zoo
Gear Pickup: Begins at 9:00 AM in the OC Zoo parking lot
Zoo Opens: 10:00 AM
Gear Return Deadline: 1:00 PM

Sony demo gear will be available to borrow during the event. Please bring your own memory cards, and all borrowed equipment must be returned by 1:00 PM. We also recommend bringing a tripod to maximize your wildlife and telephoto shooting opportunities.

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