San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass Ticket

Overview

The San Diego Zoo is a 100-acre wildlife park and home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals, representing more than 650 species and subspecies. Located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park, the Zoo is also an accredited botanical garden, caring for more than 700,000 individual plants, including a prominent curated assemblage of close to 13,000 specimens, representing 3,100 species.

The expansive new 3.2-acre Wildlife Explorers Basecamp is designed to appeal to all ages and foster empathy for wildlife by exploring nature. Built on the site of the historic Children’s Zoo, the basecamp features fresh and innovative elements, including eight buildings and habitats dispersed throughout four different habitat zones: Rainforest, Wild Woods, Marsh Meadows and Desert Dunes.

Tickets must be purchased at least one day prior to visit.

City: San Diego

Mon 30 Jun

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Starting at $76.00

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $76.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

*Unlimited use of Skyfari Aerial Tram

*Unlimited use of the Guided Bus Tour

Tickets good one year from original date of purchase

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Strollers and wheelchairs are available for rental at the front plaza near the entrance
Please visit the San Diego Zoo's website for more information on complimentary timed tickets and standby lines for the giant panda viewing

What To Expect

San Diego Zoo

A majestic wildlife park and botanical garden, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Winding paths through forests and mesas bring you close to more than 12,000 rare and endangered animals, including koalas, tigers, Galápagos tortoises, polar bears, and more. Explore Africa Rocks to discover penguins, baboons, lemurs, weaver birds, and other unique wildlife. Enjoy up-close encounters, interactive experiences, and exciting educational presentations. This wild and fun atmosphere makes the San Diego Zoo a great place for families to connect with animals and plants, and learn how to become wildlife allies. As a leader in wildlife care and conservation, the San Diego Zoo is at the heart of the San Diego experience. We hope to see you soon!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

WWilson007

Mar 2025

We visited the San Diego Zoo for the second time in the past two years and will definitely be back in the future! The zoo is an incredible place to introduce children to a wide array of animals that they would likely never see in the wild. The habitats are beautiful and the animals are well cared for. The only downside of the visit comes at the end of the day when trying to leave the park. There is zero traffic control in the parking lot and adjacent streets, making the process of departure an absolute nightmare. If you arrived early and had the misfortune of parking close to the park entrance, you can expect to wait for hundreds of vehicles to exit the parking lot before you can move a few car lengths. Do yourself a favor and park as far from the park entrance as possible if you plan to stay until closing, it will speed your departure significantly.

C7553YSericz

Mar 2025

Had a great time seeing the animals and plant life and taking lots of pictures.Would definitely comeback again.Great date for couples.

johncA5110LE

Mar 2025

We get at the end of the day, and only spend couple hours ,but we planning to go back, thank you for the attention , every thing is beautiful