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San Diego Zoo

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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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Mar 21, 2025
I had heard for years how great the San Diego zoo is, so I’ve always wanted to visit it. We bought a value pass online in advance, which saved us four dollars each. We did not do any of the VIP tours…Full review by 907blaked
Mar 19, 2025
We’ve been to zoos in many parts of Asia with our children and our kids love most zoos. However, many zoos in Asia aren’t particularly noted for their delicate care of the wildlife. My wife was also …Full review by Daniel A
Feb 24, 2025
We did the VIP Elite Encounter tour. It was a 3.5 hour golf cart tour with Laura as our guide. She was so upbeat and informative!! We had a wonderful time. The opportunity to go behind the scenes was…Full review by 0719karenh
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The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, is one of the most progressive zoos in the World, with over 4,000 animals of more …
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The centerpiece of the blissful Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is a prolific destination for adults and children alike. Spread over 98.84 acres (…
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Located:Balboa Park, San Diego, California, U.S.
Opened:1916 (Precursor Panama–California Exposition in previous year)
Annual visitors:4 million (2018)

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I am planning to visit San Diego zoo with my 2 year child. Do I need to book ticket in advance?do I need to book only …
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I am planning to visit San Diego zoo with my 2 year child. Do I need to book ticket in advance?do I need to book only entry ticket or anything else ? Which animals and things are must see or do in the zoo
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You do not need to book an entry ticket in advance. They are available at the front gate. There is a tram ride that takes you on a tour of the zoo. That is a separate ticket. You can also …
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You do not need to book an entry ticket in advance. They are available at the front gate. There is a tram ride that takes you on a tour of the zoo. That is a separate ticket. You can also buy that the day of your visit. You must see the pandas!
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Answer by Patti S · Feb 9, 2025
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Which tour can you feed giraffes?
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Go on a Fri sat or Sun and you can feed giraffes for like $7
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Hi, visiting San Diego Zoo in June and wondering if the "Special Experiences" - such as "Crazy about Cats" or "Paws and …
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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 …
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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 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.
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Answer by Clarence B · Apr 23, 2024
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Do you have rentable electric scooters?
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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 …
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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.
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They have superb habitats such as freshwater supporting hippos, temperate forests housing pandas, and savannas home to African elephants
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You can also watch handlers interact with the pachyderms at the elephant care center
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Check the website for a complete list of activities and events
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You'll either need to drive or take a taxi as the city doesn't offer an efficient mode of public transportation between the zoo and park
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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, allows visitors to get even closer to the bigger African and Asian animals
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The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park often shows up on top zoo lists and is active in animal conservation
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Take your kids to the zoo's kindernights tour where they can interact closely with the zoo's friendly animals
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Pick up a map at the zoo entrance to find your favorite exhibits
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The zoo is open from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the activities and shows
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Bring binoculars!
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You don't need your own set of wheels to reach the zoo
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Open 365 days a year, the san diego zoo welcomes san diego families as well as visitors from around the world
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A free botanically oriented bus tour guided by different members of their horticultural department
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There are several pavilions and exhibits, including safari park and a gondola lift called the skyfari
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Nighttime zoo is a must-do during the summer season
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Virtually every nook and corner of the zoo is made conveniently accessible by the beloved skyfari
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Book online: san diego zoo ticket: 1-day pass
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It gives visitors the opportunity to meet researchers and top officials of san diego zoo conservation research
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Visitors can also discover the cart tour, the sunrise surprise stroll as well as exclusive vip experiences and dining events
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Animal and nature lovers should not miss out on this unique experience
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