A very active and big zoo. You will need water and try walking in the shade. Whenever you do the bus tours make sure you are on the right side of the bus to see most of the animals. My son enjoyed it.
Impressive conservation efforts. Super knowledgeable staff (be sure to take advantage of the bus tour, sit right upper deck). And of course PANDAS (1 of 4 zoos in US exhibitingpandas) and BIG CATS!
The zoo design is wonderful you can feel you are actually in the enviorement of the animals you are looking, has several spots to have snacks or even a beer, souvenir shops, kids will love it
This was a great zoo! There was so much to see, and the skyfari, the kangaroo bus and the guided tour was all amazing. Not to mention "Call of the Night," was great too.
I would put this zoo on my bucket list. I keep going back even though I crossed it off many years ago. You will be amazed at how close you'll see the animals in their surroundings. It's well worth it.
San Diego Zoo is one of the biggest and best zoos in the country. Wide range of exhibits and habitats you can't find anywhere else. They also advocate tons for wildlife preservation and animal safety.
I've been going here for years. They just opened the new "Africa Rocks" exhibit a few days ago and they did a stunning job! The African Penguins all have name tags and are very friendly.
Very clean and has the friendliest keepers to answer your questions. Together with the Safari Park it is the best Zoo in the US, if not the world. Wear comfortableshoes. Check the map ahead of time.
I'm not a fan of Zoo's but this one seems to care about the animals and is definitely a zoo where educating the children that visit is something they take seriously. Check it out.
If you can, do the inside look tour. Worth every penny. You get to feed the camels, giraffes and skip the 45 min. Pandaline. Staci was our tour guide and she was awesome. You learn a lot.
The animals here are loved and cared for by the best zookeepers in the country. It's a place to go to spend all day or just relax quietly in one of the aviaries after a long day.
Awesome! Hands down one of the best Zoo's one the west coast (maybe the best). Great layout to get around to see everything and several options for transportation in the park (buses and sky tram).
Excellent park for families to enjoy. The animals healthy and well fed. Recommendation for the bus ride sitting on the right side as the animals look better. Recommended
Best zoo in the world. Nothing else comes close. Well-designed exhibits present animals as they would be in nature. Research and education mission is evident in the information given.
Great zoo! The Kangaroo Bus is to get around faster. The actual tourbus you board near the entrance. If the hippos are sleeping, wait 5 minutes. They'll have to take a breath.
Really the Rolls Royce of zoos. Amazing location and enclosures for the animals… but damn is it expensive. In the summer go in the morning and then come back at night when less crowded and cooler.
Nice zoo. They have transportation inside the zoo, which is good to move inside. Not recommended in high temperatures in the summer, as animals stay in shades and you can't see them.
Head to the Pandaexhibit early to miss a long line & to see their morning feeding. Parking is free. Pace yourself because there's lots of walking.... its huge. Best zoo we've ever seen!
The month of October, kids are free. This in turn creates lack of parking and hundreds of people. We have come during regulars months and had more enjoyment, less crowds and plenty of parking.
San Diego Zoo is a "must-see" attraction not only in San Diego, but also in the world. It is amazing! The zoo is more than a "zoo". It is also a park that you can have fun and find many things to do!
Beautiful, beautiful zoo, but it's gigantic. To fully enjoy the experience, get a two-day pass. Otherwise, you'll end up dragging your feet four or five hours into it. The pandas are a must-see.
The Same Diego zoo never disappoints! Beautiful landscaping throughout will emerse you in the habitats of the animals. Staff is knowledgeable and always has interesting tips about the animals.
Had an amazing day here - arrived right at 9 and didn’t leave until 6. So many amazing things to see! Recommend doing the animals in action tour. Totally unique and totally worth it.
Huge, beautiful, one of my greatest places! Hippos, Rhinos, Bears, Elephants, Gorillas, uff!.. Arrive early, don't buy during your visit (to walk free), you can buy yours presents in the exit store.
Welcome to San Diego Zoo! One of the world's most popular zoos. The zoo has Skyfari and offers a guided tour double-decked bus and I highly recommend you to start with it. Enjoy! 🐯👍 Read more
You'd better spend the whole day there! There are so many things to do and see. Too many animals, shops, and the summer festivalperformances. Amazing!!
If you can go in a cool cloudy day you'll see animals in full action. You need a pass for riding the cable cars, hop on/off bus and for feeding giraffes
If you're a San Diegan, it's definitely worth getting a season pass! You can bring a guest (with Diamond Level) every time you visit! Great place to bring visitors with no extra expense to you.
Go on a Monday for the lightest crowds and easiest viewing of the Baby Panda. Many of the animals are most active between 10am and 1pm. Hippo Pool, Panda Canyon, Polar Bears and Gorillas are a must.
Always purchase the bus tour that gives you all day access to "Express Buses". Worth every penny, but you still have to do a lot of walking. Strollers ARE allowed on Express Busses. :-)
New Children's Zoo, Wildlife Explorers Basecamp, opened in 2022. Over 100 species in 4 distinct environments. New hummingbird and Komodo dragon exhibits too.
The best zoo in the world! Bring your own food and drink coz it's expensive here and the food sucks! It's only worth paying for a soft serve ice cream. ;)
The 100-acre Zoo is home to over 4,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 800 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. It is located just north of downtown San Diego in Balboa Park.