
San Diego Zoo
San Diego, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(67,178 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
Expect a lot of walking on hills, though reviewers say the bus loop and Skyfari are included and give feet a rest. Plenty of shade from mature trees, benches everywhere and water refill stations. There is a splash pad and a play area. Food is pricey, so bring your own bottle and snacks.
World-famous zoo in Balboa Park with lush habitats, a Skyfari aerial tram, and a kids' petting area.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Restrooms
- Food on-site
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2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
~$72 adult / ~$62 child
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What visitors say
- Ashley S★★★★★
This zoo is amazing! It's smaller than some (100 acres as opposed to our 400 acre zoo at home), but the layout is fantastic, so it doesn't feel as small as it really is. There's so much to see! You don't feel like you're walking all day to see it all. They have a bus loop and a skylift included with admission that help you get around. They also have a double decker bus tour to help you learn about the zoo. What's even more amazing than the animals is the horticulture. They have plants from all over the world! Big ones, small ones, absolutely beautiful flowers, trees, bushes and grasses. Incredible to see. Plus it makes for naturally shaded areas, which are fantastic on a warm sunny day. There were many more food options than I expected. Not just the regular burgers, fries, pizza, and chicken tenders. They have tacos, noodles, chicken sandwiches, honey buns, along with different styles of ice cream and desserts. My daughter also loved the splash pad area and the big tree/adventure area for kids. She spent about an hour there that let us relax and allowed her to have some fun and cool off. Afterward, we caught a show of Dr. Zoolittle, along with the singing quartet. There was also an African themed show at the end of the night for ZooNights that was fantastic. Highly recommend this zoo for a day of family fun!
4 weeks ago
- Jon Martin★★★★★
The San Diego Zoo is an incredible attraction and absolutely worth visiting. The variety of animals is impressive, including the famous giant pandas, and there is so much to see and do that you can easily spend an entire day here. The exhibits are well designed, thoughtfully organized, and provide great viewing opportunities throughout the zoo. Be prepared to do a lot of walking—the zoo is huge—but the layout makes it easy to explore different areas and habitats. While admission is definitely on the expensive side, I think it's worth it as a one-time experience given everything the zoo has to offer. I would recommend downloading the zoo's app. It makes it much easier to navigate, plan an efficient route, and ensure you don't miss any of the animals or exhibits you're most interested in seeing. Overall, a fantastic experience and a must-visit if you're in San Diego.
2 months ago
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