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Visitors observing a giraffe at San Diego Zoo with a 1-day ticket experience.
:Polar Bears Under Water inside San Diego Zoo
Giraffes at San Diego Zoo with visitors observing from a viewing platform.

Experience wildlife up-close at the San Diego Zoo with over 4,500 animals, guided bus tours, Aerial Tram rides, shows, and interactive encounters.

Highlights

  • Get ready to meet more than 4,500 rare animals! Book your ticket and make unforgettable memories in this 100-acre animal paradise.

  • 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.

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

Inclusions

  • Entry to the San Diego Zoo

  • Kangaroo Express bus tour

  • Guided bus tour

  • Skyfari aerial tram

  • Access to all shows and exhibits

Cancellation policy

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 Arab Emirates and over 24 countries have loved this experience
Kristi Thompson

Kristi

5/5

Dec, 2024

Great Experirnce - Must Do! Take the bus first - sit on top deck right side for best view. Gondola was fantastic. Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Animals and facilities very well cared for. Absolutely worth the visit.
James Leonard

James

5/5

Nov, 2024

So many animals to see. One more interesting than the next. Staff top notch and incredibly helpful!!! Can't recommend enough.
Helen Eng

Helen

5/5

Nov, 2024

It's been almost ten years since we last visited. My kids are now teenagers and they had so much fun exploring the park and seeing the animals. They were more than able to walk all day and found the different terrain to be part of the fun- some parts are more hilly, then there is an elevated walkway so they chose to avoid the elevators and take the stairs! Yes, they had to slow down to wait for me. Seeing the pandas was the highlight (we bought a panda stuffed animal, too) but so were the elephants and giraffes and Pygmy hippoes. So glad we visited!
Katja Ladwig

Katja

4/5

Oct, 2024

Very nicely laid out. Friendly staff. Unfortunately, the predators sometimes have too little space and show conspicuous behavior.
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Jorge M. Alves

Jorge

5/5

Sep, 2024

All of the volunteers from assisting with any and all questions we had about how to find specific places as well as numerous programs and descriving them and their schedules.

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

Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Monday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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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