San Diego Zoo Admission, Hours and Visiting Information

As a pioneer in cageless animal exhibits, San Diego Zoo is globally recognized for its efforts in wildlife protection and conservation. The zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals from across the world including African Black Rhinos, Pandas, California Condors and many other endangered species. More than just a sanctuary for thousands of animals, San Diego Zoo also boasts an amazing botanical collection of over 700,000 exotic plants. Wondering how animals like polar bears and giant pandas live in the wild? Surely you'll get a better sense from the San Diego Zoo tour!

San Diego Zoo, along with the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, is operated by the nonprofit Zoological Society of San Diego. San Diego Zoo is located in Balboa Park, north of Downtown San Diego. San Diego Zoo Safari Park, home to 3,500 animals and 3,500 botanical species, is located in San Pasqual Valley near Escondido which is approximately 30 miles north of downtown San Diego. San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research is a zoo based research center dedicated to protecting endangered wildlife. For more info about San Diego Zoo, please visit:

San Diego Zoo Homepage

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/

San Diego Zoo Overview

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_Zoo

Do make a day to San Diego Zoo while you're in town! We're glad to be your personalized trip advisor. San Diego Zoo is open to the public all year around including all holidays. Yet hours of operation vary seasonally. You can refer to the following list:

Current Hours (Through June 23): 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer/Fall Hours (September 6 - October 2): 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer Hours/Nighttime Zoo (June 24 - September 5): 9:00AM - 9:00PM

Fall Hours (October 3 - December 8): 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Want to breeze through the waiting line at Ticket Booth? You can easily purchase 1-Day Tickets or Multi-Day and Multi-Park Tickets now online. The zoo's 1-Day Pass includes unlimited admissions to Skyfari Aerial Tram, use of Guided Bus Tour and Express Bus as well. The price of 1-Day Pass is $40 for each adult (ages 12+) and $30 for each child (ages 3-11).

Multi-Day and Multi-Park Tickets bring the best value to visitors. There are three types of Multi-Day and Multi-Park Tickets: 2-Visit Pass, San Diego 3-for-1 Pass and Southern California City-Pass. With 2-Visit Pass, you can gain an additional visit to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park or two 1-Day Passes to the San Diego Zoo. San Diego 3-for-1 Pass includes admission to San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park as well as SeaWorld San Diego. If you want to explore Southern California thoroughly, Southern California City-Pass is definitely your best option. It covers San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass or San Diego Zoo Safari Park Africa Tram Safari Pass, Disneyland Resort Park Hopper, Universal Studios and SeaWorld San Diego. The prices for Multi-Day and Multi-Park Tickets are as follows:

2-Visit Pass: $76 (Adult ages 12+) $56 (Child ages 3-11)

San Diego 3-for-1 Pass: $129 (Adult ages 12+) $99 (Child ages 3-11)

Southern California City-Pass: $276 (Adult ages 12+) $229 (Child ages 3-11)

To purchase tickets online now, click here:

Tickets

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/tickets/zootickets.html

Some zoo activities included in paid admission are Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari Aerial Tram, Lost Forest Live - Throughout Lost Forest, Elephant Odyssey Experience - Throughout Elephant Odyssey and Discovery Outpost Revealed - Throughout Discovery Outpost. Other activities like Balboa Park Miniature Train, Giraffe Feeding and Special Tours won't be included in the general admission. As for specific hours of zoo activities, please refer to:

Guided Bus Tour: 9:30AM - 4:00PM

Skyfari Aerial Tram: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Lost Forest Live: 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Elephant Odyssey Experience: 12:00AM - 1:00PM

Discovery Outpost Revealed: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Balboa Park Miniature Train: 11:00AM - 4:30PM (Saturdays & Sundays)

Giraffe Feeding: 12:00AM - 1:00PM

Guided special tours are available to any group of 20 or more people. Various topics are offered to enhance your experience. To learn the price info or make a reservation, please contact the Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000 or 800-407-9534. More info about zoo activities can be found at:

Zoo Activities

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/plan_your_trip/activities

What if getting hungry? Take it easy. San Diego Zoo presents a delightful array of dining options: Albert's Restaurant, Front Street Cafe, Poppy's Patio, Safari Kitchen, San Diego Zoo Sandwich Company, Sabertooth Grill at Elephant Odyssey, Canyon Cafe, Treehouse Cafe, Sydney's Grill and Lagoon Terrace. You can find everything from California-style lasagna to Mexican and American entrees there. Open-air deck seating or air-conditioned indoor dining, homelike kitchen or cosy cafe, it's all up to you!

To learn the hours, menus, locations and other info regarding to the restaurants and eateries, please visit:

Restaurants & Eateries

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/dining

Need something to start your day like sunglasses, hats, guidebooks and etc.? Or you might want to bring some African-themed fun and unusual items home to share with friends. Do you need to rent strollers, wheelchairs, and electric conveyance vehicles? Well, San Diego Zoo shops have got all your needs all covered.

Some featured shops in San Diego Zoo are ZooStore and Kid's Store (at the exit), Mercado (at Reptile House), GREENZOO Coffee Co. (Lost Forest), San Diego Zoo's General Store (at the entrance), Treehouse Trader Outlet Store (Lost Forest), Tusker's Trunk (Elephant Odyssey), Arctic Trader (Polar Rim), Front Street Rentals (Front Plaza), Ituri Forest Outpost (Lost Forest) and Front Street Photos (Next to Front Street Rentals). To take a sneak peek into all shops' offerings, please click:

Zoo Shops

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/zoo/plan_your_trip/shops

Have you booked a hotel during your stay at San Diego? If not yet, you can refer to our recommendations. There is a large selection of hotels to fit any budgets and expectations. Their start rates range from $54 to 274 per night. Hope you have a pleasant stay there. Here is the list:

Embassy Suites San Diego Bay - Downtown: Rates from $109.99

Town and Country Resort & Convention Center: Rates from $89.00

Radisson Suite Hotel Rancho Bernardo: Rates from $102.00

BEST WESTERN PLUS Island Palms Hotel and Marina: Rates from $89.00

Porto Vista Hotel: Rates from $96.25

Westin San Diego: Rates from $135.00

Ramada Conference Center San Diego/Kearny Mesa: Rates from $54.40

Vagabond Inn Hotel Circle: Rates from $57.36

Comfort Inn & Suites Zoo/SeaWorld Area: Rates from $90.80

Lodge at Torrey Pines: Rates from $274.50

Days Hotel - Hotel Circle: Rates from $57.72

Welk Resort San Diego: Rates from $154.58

Sheraton Suites San Diego at Symphony Hall: Rates from $149.00

To book now, click here:

Hotels Reservation

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/tickets/zoo_hotel.html