SAN DIEGO ZOO
Known as one of the best zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo is home to
over 4,000 rare and endangered animals, mammals and reptiles, and 6,500
varieties of exotic plants. Featured exhibits include the Ituri Forest, Giant
Pandas, and the Polar Bear Plunge.
SAN DIEGO ZOO SHOWS
Wegeforth National Park Sea Lion Show: Visit Wegeforth National Park and
learn about the special animals that live there. You may even get to be part of
the show! Daily: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wegeforth Bowl, with additional shows
during the summer and school holidays.
The Wild Ones: Visit predators and prey from around the world and witness
the mystery of their natural behaviors. You may even get a chance to
participate! Daily: Noon and 2 p.m. at Hunte Amphitheater, with additional
shows during the summer and school holidays.
Dr. Zoolittle Show: Join the physician of fun, Dr. Zoolittle, in the Children's Zoo
for this interactive and hilarious show. Daily during summer and school
holidays.
OTHER SAN DIEGO ZOO ACTIVITIES
Skyfari Aerial Tram (adult/child $3 each way; members ride free): Take an
airborne shortcut over the treetops to the other end of the Zoo and enjoy
spectacular views of the Zoo, its animal and plant collection, and surrounding
Balboa Park (children under 8 must be accompanied by adults). 10 a.m. to 4:
15 p.m. daily, longer hours during the summer season.
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad: All aboard! The Balboa Park Miniature
Railroad is now being operated by the San Diego Zoo. The train pulls out of
the station for 3-minute rides around a portion of Balboa Park. Operating
hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily during the summer, and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.
m. on weekends and school holidays. The train station is just east of the Zoo’
s exit. Train tickets are $1.75 for ages 1 to 99; under age 1 is free. For safety
reasons, ages 5 and under must ride with a paying adult.
Enjoy a 40-minute ride on a double-decked bus covering about 75 percent of
the San Diego Zoo. Your bus ticket also includes use of the Express Bus,
double- or single-decked buses with green signs on the sides that allow
guests to hop on and off at five different stops throughout the Zoo. The
Express buses pass by the stops every 20 minutes or less and are for quick
transportation around the Zoo. Bus tickets are included in the Best Value
Admission price; they are not included in the General Admission price but
may be purchased for $10 per adult, $5.50 per child ages 3 to 11. Members
pay $8.50 per adult, $4 per child.
SAN DIEGO ZOO OPERATING HOURS
The San Diego Zoo is open 365 days a year.
Current Spring Hours (April 19 thru June 25): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close
at 6 p.m.)
Summer Nighttime Zoo hours (June 26 thru September 6): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(grounds close at 10 p.m.)
Fall hours (September 7 thru October 3): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 6
p.m.)
SAN DIEGO ZOO ADMISSION PRICES
Prices listed do not include special ticketed events/attractions. Parking at the
Zoo is free.
General admission: Adult $21, Child (age 3-11) $14
Best Value admission with unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus,
and Skyfari Aerial Tram: Adult $32.00, Child $19.75
For more information, contact the San Diego Zoo at:
619-718-3000 (Phone)
619-718-3021 (Fax)
800-628-3066 (Toll Free)
No Email
www.sandiegozoo.org
Known as one of the best zoos in the world, the San Diego Zoo is home to
over 4,000 rare and endangered animals, mammals and reptiles, and 6,500
varieties of exotic plants. Featured exhibits include the Ituri Forest, Giant
Pandas, and the Polar Bear Plunge.
SAN DIEGO ZOO SHOWS
Wegeforth National Park Sea Lion Show: Visit Wegeforth National Park and
learn about the special animals that live there. You may even get to be part of
the show! Daily: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wegeforth Bowl, with additional shows
during the summer and school holidays.
The Wild Ones: Visit predators and prey from around the world and witness
the mystery of their natural behaviors. You may even get a chance to
participate! Daily: Noon and 2 p.m. at Hunte Amphitheater, with additional
shows during the summer and school holidays.
Dr. Zoolittle Show: Join the physician of fun, Dr. Zoolittle, in the Children's Zoo
for this interactive and hilarious show. Daily during summer and school
holidays.
OTHER SAN DIEGO ZOO ACTIVITIES
Skyfari Aerial Tram (adult/child $3 each way; members ride free): Take an
airborne shortcut over the treetops to the other end of the Zoo and enjoy
spectacular views of the Zoo, its animal and plant collection, and surrounding
Balboa Park (children under 8 must be accompanied by adults). 10 a.m. to 4:
15 p.m. daily, longer hours during the summer season.
Balboa Park Miniature Railroad: All aboard! The Balboa Park Miniature
Railroad is now being operated by the San Diego Zoo. The train pulls out of
the station for 3-minute rides around a portion of Balboa Park. Operating
hours are 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily during the summer, and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.
m. on weekends and school holidays. The train station is just east of the Zoo’
s exit. Train tickets are $1.75 for ages 1 to 99; under age 1 is free. For safety
reasons, ages 5 and under must ride with a paying adult.
Enjoy a 40-minute ride on a double-decked bus covering about 75 percent of
the San Diego Zoo. Your bus ticket also includes use of the Express Bus,
double- or single-decked buses with green signs on the sides that allow
guests to hop on and off at five different stops throughout the Zoo. The
Express buses pass by the stops every 20 minutes or less and are for quick
transportation around the Zoo. Bus tickets are included in the Best Value
Admission price; they are not included in the General Admission price but
may be purchased for $10 per adult, $5.50 per child ages 3 to 11. Members
pay $8.50 per adult, $4 per child.
SAN DIEGO ZOO OPERATING HOURS
The San Diego Zoo is open 365 days a year.
Current Spring Hours (April 19 thru June 25): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close
at 6 p.m.)
Summer Nighttime Zoo hours (June 26 thru September 6): 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(grounds close at 10 p.m.)
Fall hours (September 7 thru October 3): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (grounds close at 6
p.m.)
SAN DIEGO ZOO ADMISSION PRICES
Prices listed do not include special ticketed events/attractions. Parking at the
Zoo is free.
General admission: Adult $21, Child (age 3-11) $14
Best Value admission with unlimited use of Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus,
and Skyfari Aerial Tram: Adult $32.00, Child $19.75
For more information, contact the San Diego Zoo at:
619-718-3000 (Phone)
619-718-3021 (Fax)
800-628-3066 (Toll Free)
No Email
www.sandiegozoo.org
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