Visit popular exhibits like Gorilla Forest, polar bears at Northern Frontier, Elephant Odyssey, Orangutan Trail, the new Panda Ridge, and much more.
Soar above the animals on the Skyfari Aerial Tram, which offers spectacular views above the zoo and surrounding Balboa Park.
Take a 35-minute bus tour traveling through most of the park aboard an open-air, double-decker bus for a terrific overview of the park.
About this activity
Explore the world-famous San Diego Zoo, a stunning 100-acre wildlife park nestled in Balboa Park located within San Diego city limits. Home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals representing over 680 species and subspecies. The Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, showcasing more than 700,000 plants. See elephants, polar bears, cheetahs, gorillas, giraffes, the new panda bears, and more, with authenticall…
What's included
Included
Admission
Location
Good to know
Getting There:
Bus 7 or 215 to Zoo Place and Park Boulevard
Good to Know:
Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
Your smartphone ticket is valid at any time on the day of your visit (within opening hours)
During peak periods, waiting times may occur
Ticket and hand stamp required for park re-entry
Important information:
Ticket is valid one year from original date of purchase.
Children 0-2 enter for free, no purchase required
All children younger than 15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Students and seniors can get reduced tickets on-site
