The world famous San Diego Zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals of over 800 species from all over the world. You'll see all kinds of amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects on the vast acreage of this zoo. Animals like Panda Bears, flamingos, koala bears, monkeys, Komodo Dragons, and butterflies are just a few of the animals you'll see at this zoo. Because of San Diego's warm Mediterranean climate, you'll also find many kinds of exotic plant life in the animal's habitats that make the surrounding more natural for the animals. At the San Diego Zoo, you'll be able to learn more about both familiar and exotic animals. The San Diego Zoo is a great place to take the whole family for a great learning experience and a day of fun!
Below is a list of the San Diego Zoo's year-round exhibits you'll be able to see with the purchase of an admission ticket:
- Monkey Trails and Forest Tales
- Giant Panda Research Station
- Absolutely Apes
- Ituri Forest
- Gorilla Tropics/Scripps Aviary
- Polar Bear Plunge
- Children's Zoo
- Rain Forest Aviary
- Tiger River
- Sun Bear Forest
- Flamingo Lagoon
- Reptile Mesa
- Wings of Australasia
Details
- The San Diego Zoo is open daily and year-round, including holidays. The open hours are as follows:
- September 5th to October 1st - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- October 2nd to March 11th - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ticket price includes zoo admission plus the Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, Aerial Skyfari, Children's Zoo, and all exhibits and shows.
- The San Diego Zoo is appropriate for all ages.
- The San Diego Zoo has handicap accessible facilities and parking.
- Strollers, wheelchairs, electric scooter, and locker rentals are available.
- The San Diego Zoo has gift shops, ATMs, and restaurants onsite.
- Casual dress and walking shoes are recommended.
- During the month of October children ages 11 and under are admitted free into the park.
