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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.

4.7/5

(2,024)

Susan Viguie

Susan

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Fall is a great time to visit the zoo. We rode the bus first to get an overview and took the Ariel tram at the end of the day. The bus offered much more in the way of seeing animals. We walked all through the zoo and especially enjoyed watching the rhino play with a 55 gallon, the hippos and the elephants. The section of the zoo that compared ancient animals of California with modern animals was well done. It was accessible to kids and interesting for adults. It has been years since I visited the zoo and I m glad I came back.
Jade Coley Alston

Jade

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Best zoo ever! There's something for everyone here. Take the bus tour first then decide your must-see exhibits. We loved the aerial views from the skylight cups. The displays have treats near the viewing area so all the creatures who were comfortable with the temperature were close enough for good pictures and observation.
Robert Reid

Robert

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A beautiful day with lots of happy children. A very happy experience and its obvious the zoo staff care for both their animals and visitors. My wife and I were there for over 6 hours. A great experience to be enjoyed by family and friends. A big plus from us......
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Your ticket includes a guided bus tour, giving you a whirlwind introduction to this world-renowned sanctuary.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Fun fact: The San Diego Zoo's West African Forest exhibit is home to a 65-foot manmade waterfall, Rady Falls.

    • Entry to the San Diego Zoo

    • Kangaroo Express bus tour

    • Guided bus tour

    • Skyfari aerial tram

    • Access to all shows and exhibits

    • San Diego Zoo & Safari Park 2-visit pass (as per option selected)

  • These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.

  • 4.7
    2,024 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    What our guests say

    Heriberto Hernandez

    Heriberto

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    To begin the day was nice and Gloomy with enough sunshine to keep you smiling throughout the day. Parking was perfect, lots of area and great guidelines towards the entrance. I didn't even have to wait in line, not that there was one, but I had digital tickets with much "quicker" access to enter. Once we walked in it was on. It was a true Kingdom of exhibits to explore, each path, incline/declined for a great hike through what felt like a jungle! The staff all around was more than informable about each and every exhibit we went to, and we just about covered it all. While we sat and enjoyed our lunch near the giraffe, I could assure you I was terribly out of energy after and was ready for bed. Luckily, there's so much greenery and fresh relieving habitats for the animals that we ourselves are, though the refreshment was rejuvenating, it brought me back to reality to wrap our day up and head on back home! With core memories to experience and a having our photo taken on our way out, we most definitely had a great experience. The last time I was there was 3rd grade, and I personally love to hike, just don't forget about the Skyfari And bus tours they have., it is an open experience once you enter the park! Loved it! Thank you to the couple that took out photo with the polar bear! I couldn't thank you enough for the whole some moment
    Susan Viguie

    Susan

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Fall is a great time to visit the zoo. We rode the bus first to get an overview and took the Ariel tram at the end of the day. The bus offered much more in the way of seeing animals. We walked all through the zoo and especially enjoyed watching the rhino play with a 55 gallon, the hippos and the elephants. The section of the zoo that compared ancient animals of California with modern animals was well done. It was accessible to kids and interesting for adults. It has been years since I visited the zoo and I m glad I came back.
    Kim Wylie

    Kim

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The zoo was so much fun. Bummer was only 1 panda was out gor the guests and it was her nap time. So stood in line for 20 minutes to get into the panda area and no pandas to see.
    Linda Sines

    Linda

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was our first visit to the San Diego Zoo and it was awesome. The zoo was very clean and had very knowledgeable and friendly staff. It is a must see when visiting San Diego.
    Michelle Hall

    Michelle

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The San Diego zoo is its own beautiful, lush world. The habitats are beautiful; the animals are so active and healthy. Visiting the zoo was one of the best days I've had.
  • 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.

  • San Diego Zoo

    Monday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:00pm

    San Diego Zoo Safari Park

    Monday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 08:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 08:00pm
  • Additional information

    • 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.

    • It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

    • Bring along a water bottle.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at San Diego Zoo.

    • Address: 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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