While many travelers head to San Diego in pursuit of endless sunshine and sensational shorelines, it’s also a place where travelers can get up close to some incredible wildlife! If you’re heading this way with a love for creatures of all kinds, a wonderful place to be sure to check out during your stay is the iconic San Diego Zoo.
A One-of-a-Kind Wildlife Destination
The San Diego Zoo functions as an international nonprofit conservation organization in California that includes the zoo itself and a secondary safari park for guests to explore. The Sandiego Zoo is designed as a place for people to connect with animals, learn more about conservation efforts, and develop an appreciation for creatures hailing from across the globe. The many exhibits and displays here span a focus on the vital connection between people and nature as well as what it takes to maintain healthy global ecosystems. In total, a visit to the San Diego Zoo gives visitors access to 100 acres of wildlife park that host upward of 680 species and subspecies. This has resulted in more than 12,000 endangered and rare animals being protected on-site.
Special Experiences to Try
A visit to the San Diego Zoo is sure to inspire but guests always have options to make their trip more insightful and interactive thanks to a variety of special experiences that can be purchased. Inside Look Tours are a behind-the-scenes trek through a day in the lift of wildlife caregivers on-site. Participants learn more about the logistics behind caring for wild creatures and get up close looks at animals they might not encounter on a traditional stroll through the zoo. Discovery Cart tours can also be booked by those guests excited to hear stories about zoo wildlife and investigate conservation efforts as well. Animals in Action is a chance for zoo guests to meet with wildlife ambassadors on-site while the Exclusive VIP Experience is a must for those who want to see all the ins and outs of zoo life over the course of a personalized seven-hour tour.
Planning Your Visit
The San Diego Zoo is located at 2920 Zoo Drive and summer hours run from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm with adjusted closing times on Thursdays at 6:00 pm. General entry tickets for adults are $70 while those ages 3 to 11 can enjoy the zoo for $60 each.
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