The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, California, located in Balboa Park. It began with a collection of animals left over from the 1915 …
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Jan 3, 2025
We just experienced a spectacular day at the zoo by doing the VIP tour! Yes, it’s expensive but worth every penny. There were 8 of us(2 kids- 3 and 6). The seemless moving around the park by golf … Full review by travelresearcher22
Dec 15, 2024
The zoo was vibrant and full of life. There were many animals to see and it was a very clean park too. Way better than some other zoos that I have visited, which seemed dreary. Full review by Brendan T
Nov 1, 2024
This was my second visit to the zoo, the first in 2007 when my two kids were younger. Still one of the best zoos I have ever visited. Although the park is quite hilly the enclosures are more natural … Full review by Charles P
Hi, visiting San Diego Zoo in June and wondering if the "Special Experiences" - such as "Crazy about Cats" or "Paws and Claws" (or others) are worth the expense. If so, which ones do you recommend for or against?
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I recommend walking in and immediately taking the free GUIDED BUS TOUR, and then proceed to walk through the park. START BY LOOKING AT THE MAP, and planning …
I recommend walking in and immediately taking the free GUIDED BUS TOUR, and then proceed to walk through the park. START BY LOOKING AT THE MAP, and planning your way, I recommend starting with the giraffes. Don’t forget that there’s an elevator!!! If anyone is disabled, you can rent an electric scooter for $65 for the day. Highly recommended. I also recommend that you go on to SKYFARI at the end of the day RT, to get an overview of the Zoo.
I want to also say that they do not take reservations!!! AND THEY CAN SELL OUT!!! We always try to start right when they place opens at 9:00 AM. It's a good time to start anyway …
I want to also say that they do not take reservations!!! AND THEY CAN SELL OUT!!! We always try to start right when they place opens at 9:00 AM. It's a good time to start anyway because the animals are wide awake, and usually eating. We also usually start by renting the scooter, then riding it over to the Bus Tour.
Hi Judy, Whenever I go to the SD Zoo, I rent one, as well as to the Safari Park; and to Sea World. These things are amazing. At the Zoo and the Safari Park, they are about $60, but at …
Hi Judy, Whenever I go to the SD Zoo, I rent one, as well as to the Safari Park; and to Sea World. These things are amazing. At the Zoo and the Safari Park, they are about $60, but at Sea World they are about $100. In fact, I was at Sea World last weekend, only for 4 hours, but still worth it!!!
What is in the San Diego 3-for-1 Pass? Does it include everything in the one day( ex. Guided Bus Tour, Kangaroo Express Bus, Skyfari Aerial Tram, and all regularly scheduled experiences. )?
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Hmmmm I think the 3 for 1 pass is for the zoo plus two other attractions..but not 100% sure-sorry! My son and I just bought the “regular” zoo pass and it included all the features you …
Hmmmm I think the 3 for 1 pass is for the zoo plus two other attractions..but not 100% sure-sorry! My son and I just bought the “regular” zoo pass and it included all the features you mentioned-the kangaroo bus, entrance fee, skyfari, the zoo bus, etc. It was fantastic !! Hope this helps!
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