The San Diego Zoo is a zoo in San Diego, California, located in Balboa Park. It began with a collection of animals left over from the 1915 …
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Feb 24, 2025
We did the VIP Elite Encounter tour. It was a 3.5 hour golf cart tour with Laura as our guide. She was so upbeat and informative!! We had a wonderful time. The opportunity to go behind the scenes was…Full review by 0719karenh
Feb 10, 2025
Don't eat there, don't drink there. The ticket cost is overpriced. Take your food and get water refills. This isn't DisneylandFull review by Freedom34375390683
Feb 4, 2025
I had not been to the Zoo in years, growing up in SD it was a staple along with annual membership. We came for those adorable Pandas and they did not disappoint! Our visit was first thing in the AM…Full review by Betsy M
I am planning to visit San Diego zoo with my 2 year child. Do I need to book ticket in advance?do I need to book only entry ticket or anything else ? Which animals and things are must see or do in the zoo
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You do not need to book an entry ticket in advance. They are available at the front gate. There is a tram ride that takes you on a tour of the zoo. That is a separate ticket. You can also …
You do not need to book an entry ticket in advance. They are available at the front gate. There is a tram ride that takes you on a tour of the zoo. That is a separate ticket. You can also buy that the day of your visit. You must see the pandas!
Hi, visiting San Diego Zoo in June and wondering if the "Special Experiences" - such as "Crazy about Cats" or "Paws and Claws" (or others) are worth the expense. If so, which ones do you recommend for or against?
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I recommend walking in and immediately taking the free GUIDED BUS TOUR, and then proceed to walk through the park. START BY LOOKING AT THE MAP, and planning …
I recommend walking in and immediately taking the free GUIDED BUS TOUR, and then proceed to walk through the park. START BY LOOKING AT THE MAP, and planning your way, I recommend starting with the giraffes. Don’t forget that there’s an elevator!!! If anyone is disabled, you can rent an electric scooter for $65 for the day. Highly recommended. I also recommend that you go on to SKYFARI at the end of the day RT, to get an overview of the Zoo.
I want to also say that they do not take reservations!!! AND THEY CAN SELL OUT!!! We always try to start right when they place opens at 9:00 AM. It's a good time to start anyway …
I want to also say that they do not take reservations!!! AND THEY CAN SELL OUT!!! We always try to start right when they place opens at 9:00 AM. It's a good time to start anyway because the animals are wide awake, and usually eating. We also usually start by renting the scooter, then riding it over to the Bus Tour.
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