The Merced Zoological Society.
The Merced County Blossom Tour.
We all know how great UC Merced is.
Oh, three times around Lake Merced.
Merced and the surrounding county is home to several nationally recognized museums.
Being situated in the San Joaquin Valley, Merced's location makes it a picturesque place for golfing;
HP and Intel initiated a large joint development effort with a goal of delivering the first product, Merced, in 1998.
One of its award-winning centers, the Merced Multicultural Arts Center,
has gained national recognition for its contribution to the city's arts.
The ways to experience Merced are nearly endless,
especially with all the tours offered in the city and the surrounding county.
From the multiple community
theaters to art galleries that dot the streets, Merced takes deep pride in their local arts community.
Every spring, out-of-towners meet for the Merced County Blossom Tour,
which takes participants on a colorful journey through the county's blooming species of trees.
Even if Merced isn't the final stop for travelers, its
proximity to some of California's finest travel spots makes it a pit stop that's full of possibilities.
Putting the animals' safety and care first, the zoo and the Merced Zoological Society work together through fundraising events,
running the on-site gift shop, and hosting public events at Applegate and in town to help support the animals.