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Experience wildlife up-close at the San Diego Zoo with over 4,500 animals, guided bus tours, Aerial Tram rides, shows, and interactive encounters.
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Get ready to meet more than 4,500 rare animals! Book your ticket and make unforgettable memories in this 100-acre animal paradise, located right in the city.
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Come face-to-face with a polar bear at the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge, and ride the Skyfari aerial tram, providing a downhill perspective of the exhibits.
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Your ticket includes a guided bus tour, giving you a whirlwind introduction to this world-renowned sanctuary.
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Interact with nature’s most fascinating creatures, from petting Galápagos tortoises to hopping on an Arctic research helicopter, it's all part of your day.
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Unlock more wildlife encounters with the 2-visit pass, granting access to San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park or a return visit to one.
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Fun fact: The San Diego Zoo's West African Forest exhibit is home to a 65-foot manmade waterfall, Rady Falls.
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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
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San Diego Zoo & Safari Park 2-visit pass (as per option selected)
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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 25 countries have loved this experience
Sonia
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Great deal on hideout! Zoo and Safari are both fully staffed with helpful information from the staff. My son and I were very impressed on how well maintained the grounds are especially surrounded by beautiful views and foliage. The animals looked healthy and content in their surroundings.
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!Dana
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The San Diego Zoo was amazing! My kids and I spent 9 hours exploring all the animal habitats, enjoyed the double decker bus tour and the Skyfari. Loved every minute!
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
An adventure through the animal kingdom
The San Diego Zoo 1 Day Ticket offers an immersive experience into the world of wildlife. Begin with a guided bus tour, introducing you to over 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Stroll through the winding paths of the lush botanical garden, home to koalas, Galápagos tortoises, tigers, eagles, flamingos, and great apes. Here, if lucky, you can even pet and occasionally feed them under the guidance of the keepers. Now that's a rare treat!
Exotic encounters and hands-on experiences
Next, plunge into the world of the Arctic at the Conrad Prebys Polar Bear Plunge. Ever measured yourself against a polar bear or crawled into a bear den? Here, you can do both and even climb aboard an Arctic research helicopter for an unforgettable experience. Move to the Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey, a unique 7.5-acre habitat designed to mirror the elephants' natural environment. Don't miss out on the West African Forest exhibit, home to dwarf crocodiles and a stunning 65-foot manmade waterfall, Rady Falls. From the Sichuan takins to the Buerger’s tree-kangaroos, every encounter is designed to give you an up-close and personal experience with these fascinating creatures.
Additional information
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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 to wear comfortable shoes.
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Bring along a water bottle.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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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.
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