The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species.
The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.
Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental at the front plaza near the entrance
Please visit the San Diego Zoo's website for more information on complimentary timed tickets and standby lines for the giant panda viewing
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
*Unlimited use of Skyfari Aerial Tram
*Unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour
Tickets good one year from original date of purchase
Food and drink
Hotel pick up and drop-off
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Steve D,
7 thg 1, 2025
What a great zoo!! So much to see. We spent 8 hours there and still did not see everything! It is so amazing to see that the animals are cared for in a way that is respectful to them. The volunteers are very helpful and knowledgeable!
Tywoner L,
3 thg 1, 2025
My family had an AWESOME time at the San Diego Zoo. This zoo has a great set up, space, and environment created for the animals and for the people that come to see them. The animals are so well cared for and it is great seeing them active, eating or napping in the sun or under the heaters. The pandas were recently returned to the zoo and everyone wanted to see them! The zoo has great food, activities and ways to traverse the grounds! We enjoyed the overhead cable car ride, the tour around part of the park on a double decker tour bus and walking. A million times better than the local zoo in my area.
Brandon C,
26 thg 12, 2024
A lot of walking and not ada compliant. But overall a great experience and fun for all ages. A must try
Paula C,
18 thg 12, 2024
What an amazing place! The bus tour within the zoo gave me a different view of the zoo as a whole & driver (Juliana?) provided a wonderful narration. The Skyfari aerial tram was a great way to travel from one side of the zoo to the other. There is a vast number of different animals, and the habitats are great. Enjoyed my day & would recommend.
JingHuei L,
17 thg 12, 2024
very nice environment. A lot of beautiful animals including panda. Free guided bus tour and unlimited Tram ride.