Animal Kingdom SM

★ 4.7 · 123 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Santa Monica, CA
Animal Kingdom SM, Santa Monica
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 123 reviews · top 40% in Los Angeles
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
123 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#124 of 333 in Los Angeles
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$40 /dayFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $40
Source
Animal Kingdom SM’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard day
“Full Day Play LG – $50 Half Day Play LG – $35 Full Day Play SM – $40”
Open their price page ↗

Animal Kingdom SM is a dog daycare in Santa Monica, CA, offering daycare. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 123 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #124 of 333 in Los Angeles. Its website lists daycare from $40–$50 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
$40–$50/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Los Angeles
#124 of 333
Google rating
★4.7 (123)
From downtown
14.3 mi
Neighborhood
Ocean Park
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★106
4 ★11
3 ★2
2 ★0
1 ★4
★ 4.70Google average
123reviews behind the score
★ 4.61Los Angeles average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

grooming 13toys 4calm environment 3nail trim 3treats 3patient groomers 2reasonable costs 2dog food 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Late pick-up
Daycare pick-ups outside hours cost at least $15; after 9 PM the stay becomes an overnightStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Who they take & how they care

Updates during a stay
Shares photos and videos of the daycare pack on InstagramStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–8 PM
Tue
8 AM–8 PM
Wed
8 AM–8 PM
Thu
8 AM–8 PM
Fri
8 AM–8 PM
Sat
10 AM–6 PM
Sun
10 AM–6 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

LAX · Los Angeles International
6.5 mi
BUR · Hollywood Burbank
15.2 mi
LGB · Long Beach
23.4 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 8 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

300 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

14.3 miles from downtown Los Angeles · Ocean Park · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotFree parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Animal Kingdom SM

What services does Animal Kingdom SM offer?
Animal Kingdom SM is listed as a dog day care center in Santa Monica, CA, offering daycare.
How much does Animal Kingdom SM charge?
Its website lists daycare at $40–$50 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking.
Is someone on site overnight at Animal Kingdom SM?
Animal Kingdom SM's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Animal Kingdom SM compare with other Los Angeles facilities?
It ranks #124 of 333 in the Los Angeles index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 123 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Animal Kingdom SM, Santa Monica, CA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/los-angeles-ca/animal-kingdom-sm/

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