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Experience the best of San Diego with a zoo visit and a hop-on, hop-off city tour in one package.
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Walter
Elizabeth
Judy
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Get up close with exotic animals at the San Diego Zoo, one of the world’s most celebrated zoos.
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See San Diego’s landmarks your way with the flexible Old Town Trolley, featuring live commentary and 11 stops.
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Stop J on the trolley route makes it easy to combine your city tour with a visit to the San Diego Zoo.
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San Diego Zoo
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Entry to the San Diego Zoo
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Kangaroo Express bus tour
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Guided bus tour
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Skyfari aerial tram
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Access to all shows and exhibits
Old Town Trolley Tours
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1 day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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Access to Orange route
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Free audio-guided walking tours
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Discount coupons worth $30
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Map brochure with a day planner
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom and over 28 countries have loved this experience
Kalibek
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Very interesting place! We were very pleased! Lots of different animals we hadn't seen before. We really enjoyed it! I advise everyone to visit!
Maria
Jul, 2025Verified booking
I didn't realize that this zoo was huge. Very happy to see elephants again and of course the pandas. It was even better that I was told the park closed at 8 instead of 5. Although we didn't see the polar bears and red panda, we still saw a lot of animals. It was fun to watch the hippos swim underwater and the family of monkeys walk around. The koalas were great seeing them too.
Cheryl
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The staff were friendly and helpful. The tour guides were great and we got in very smoothly with our tickets! The animals were out so we saw many of them. The sky view from the tram was wonderful!
Anita
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Great adventures!!! The Midway was so interesting! Great amount of history. The Zoo was really fun! Staff was helpful. Enjoyed the free rides- gondola and bus!
Gareth
Jun, 2025Verified booking
My family and I had a very special day at the zoo. Each of us had different favourite moments which to me meant it will appeal to all. Lots of things to see and do at the zoo!!!
San Diego Zoo
Step into the lush, open-air sanctuary of the San Diego Zoo, home to over 12,000 animals across 650 species. Explore immersive habitats like the Lost Forest with playful primates, Elephant Odyssey for gentle giants, and the Polar Bear Plunge for Arctic life. Enjoy engaging keeper talks, interactive exhibits, and surprises at every turn. Conveniently located near trolley Stop 'J', it’s easy to combine both experiences for a perfect day out.
Old Town Trolley
Hop on the Old Town Trolley to explore San Diego at your own pace. With 11 stops at top attractions like the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park, and Coronado, enjoy lively guides sharing stories and trivia as you navigate the city with ease.
Schedule
Jan 1 to Mar 9, Jul 4 & Nov 3 to Dec 31
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Last bus: 3pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Frequency: Every 20 mins
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Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy
Mar 10 to Jul 3 & Jul 5 to Nov 2
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First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Last bus: 4pm from stop #1 (Old Town Market)
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Frequency: Every 20 mins
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Popular stops: Seaport Village, Balboa Park, Little Italy
Click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.
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What's not allowed
Old Town Trolley
- Due to operator restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
Old Town Trolley
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The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome onboard.
Additional information
San Diego Zoo
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With your voucher, you can skip the ticketing window and proceed directly to the entrance. Please be aware that this privilege is only applicable for bypassing the admission ticket line and does not extend to the bus or Skyfari lines.
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It’s recommended that you wear comfortable shoes.
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Bring along a water bottle.
Old Town Trolley
- The tour remains closed for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
San Diego Zoo
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Show your ticket at San Diego Zoo.
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Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.
Get directions to the redemption point
Old Town Trolley
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Please redeem this voucher from the bus driver or a member of staff at any of the stops.
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Tours depart from boarding locations approximately every half hour.
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You can then board the bus at any designated stops. The recommended stops are Stop A - Old Town Market, Stop C - Embarcadero Marina, Stop D – Headquarters at Seaport District, Stop E – Seaport Village, Stop G – Gaslamp Quarter, Stop J – Coronado – Orange Ave.
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