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Where to Go in San Diego: the 7 Best Zoos

7 visits  ·  from $76 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 zoos worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - Start with the bus, then use the Skyfari
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San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

1.San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,248 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78Our pick

Use your mobile ticket for direct entry to the San Diego Zoo, home to pandas, koalas, apes, tigers, and thousands of rare animals. Plan on a full day for the 100-acre park, and use the included Guided Bus Tour and Skyfari Tram to save your legs and get oriented.

“Indeed the best zoo in the world. They do charity and research. They take care of all the animals as best as they can.”

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San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket - Food, water, crowds, and comfort
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San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

2.San Diego Zoo Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,332 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo, a 100-acre park with more than 4,500 rare and endangered animals. Your ticket includes the guided bus tour, express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, children’s areas, and skip-the-ticket-line entry. Plan for hills, long walks, and extra costs for food and parking.

“The cost is the same, but the skip the line feature made it very much worth it.”

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San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket - Entering the zoo and getting your bearings
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San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket

3.San Diego Zoo: 1-Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,150 reviews · from $76Best value

Use your mobile ticket to enter San Diego Zoo and spend the day exploring its 100 acres of animal habitats and gardens. Your admission includes the guided bus tour, express bus, Skyfari aerial tram, and Children’s Zoo. Plan for plenty of walking, shade, and time at the animal presentations.

“There could be better signs for directions at the zoo. Also some staff at different exhibits to give information about the animals”

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket - Start With the Africa Tram
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

4.San Diego Zoo Safari Park 1-Day Pass: Any Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 378 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend 2 to 8 hours exploring the 1,800-acre San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Your $78 mobile ticket includes admission, animal exhibits, shows, and unlimited Africa Tram rides. Walk among kangaroos, watch giraffes and rhinos, and choose paid safari tours if you want a closer look.

“Just amazing concept! I highly recommend the African tram and lunch at the watering hole restaurant.”

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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket - San Diego Zoo: the stronger first visit
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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket

5.San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Visit Pass Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Use one mobile pass for the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, with admission to every standard exhibit plus Skyfari, guided buses, and Africa Tram rides. Plan separate days for the 100-acre zoo and 1,800-acre safari park, about 35 miles apart.

“Lovely layout and impressive critters Too many kids/ families as school break was on Crowded and noisy But, wouldn’t have missed it, enjoyed the outdoors”

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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Day Entry Ticket - Is $130 good value?
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San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Day Entry Ticket

6.San Diego Zoo and Safari Park 2-Day Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 365 hours · from $130

Spend two visits at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, seeing koalas, tigers, elephants, lions, and more. Your ticket includes zoo transport, the Africa Tram, Cheetah Run, shows, and the Children’s Zoo. Use both visits within one year of purchase.

“I thought the price was a discount but it was the same as going to their website or at the gate .”

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San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes San Diego Zoo - The Zoo, Safari Park, and Balboa Park highlights
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San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes San Diego Zoo

7.San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes San Diego Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 78 reviews · from $124

Choose two to seven San Diego attractions with one mobile pass, then visit them over 30 days after your first use. Options include the San Diego Zoo, Safari Park, USS Midway, harbor cruises, museums, bike rentals, water sports, and guided tours. Use the Go City app for attraction details and reservations.

“I thought I covered all of my bases when purchasing this Go City Pass for my partner and me to celebrate our anniversary and his birthday. Before purchasing, I called and spoke to a representative that assured me that, despite some reviews that said people were not Read more”

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