San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Ticket
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WHEN
Monday 1 September to Fri Jan 10th 2025
ADDRESS
, San Pasqual Valley San Diego
COMPANY
San Diego: San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Ticket
Highlights
- Get nose to nose with the lions
- View the elephants from an aerial walkway
- See over 140 bird species in the aviary
- Admire the majestic California condor
- Spend an amazing day on your 'African Safari'
Description
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is an adventurer’s paradise in Southern California, spanning 1,800 acres and home to over 3,000 animals from 375 species in open field enclosures. Embark on thrilling tours and create family memories while supporting global species conservation in over 35 countries.
Welcome to Sumatra, a land of volcanoes, rainforests, and biodiversity, home to the critically endangered Sumatran tiger, orangutans, rhinos, and elephants. The Tiger Trail offers insights into these majestic creatures' lives and challenges.
Lion Camp - Get nose to nose with our African lion pride. Kids can see lions up close as they approach the glass.
Heart of Africa - Explore winding trails through African forests and savannas to a serene lake, with a stop at Jamison Research Island.
Elephant Overlook - An elevated walkway offers a closer look at our Elephant Cam stars, including young ones born here.
Hidden Jungle - Enter a tropical greenhouse with exotic birds, insects, and plants, home to the annual Butterfly Jungle event.
Wings of the World Aviary - This free-flight aviary mimics natural habitats for over 140 birds from 40 species.
Condor Ridge - Follow trails of North American habitats to see bighorn sheep and learn about California condors' conservation.
Other activities included in your admission:
Elephant Enrichment - Watch our elephant herd enjoy morning treats.
Discovery Station - A kid-friendly area with musical instruments, puppets, books, crafts, and wildlife toys for animal-themed fun.
Savanna Cool Zone - Walk through palm trees with a gentle mist and water-spouting critters.
Jameson Research Island Interpretive Center.
Africa Tram Safari - Guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily, offering a relaxing adventure with diverse animal collections.
Lorikeet Landing - Watch colorful lorikeets swoop for nectar. Entrance is free; food is available for purchase to feed them by hand.
Petting Kraal - Touch gentle deer and antelope.
Have you “herd”? with Robert the Zebra - A digital zebra on a large screen interacts with visitors, sharing zebra insights and humor.
Frequent Flyers® Bird Show - Witness the East African crowned crane in flight and other birds from around the world.
Animal Encounters - Face-to-face contact with animal ambassadors like cheetahs, alligators, and servals, with interaction opportunities with trainers.
Cheetah Tales - Meet cheetah ambassadors in Heart of Africa.
Note: Schedules may vary or be canceled due to weather or animal health needs.
Includes
Entrance to The San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Africa Tram Safari
Cheetah Run
All shows
Important Information
- Kids are free in October — children 11 years and younger receive free admission all month long with a paid adult ticket
Your GetYourGuide voucher can be used for entrance. You may bypass the ticketing window and go directly to the entrance point with your voucher. Please note that you may only skip the admission ticket line. This does not apply to the Africa tram
Use your mobile ticket to skip the line and avoid the crowds
Africa Tram Safari is subject to availability
The Zoo's hours are subject to change. Please check directly with the attraction for exact hours of operation
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund