Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, California
Tel:
(619) 231-1515
Our Zoo and Aquarium Expert Says:
Giant Pandas! An 8,000-square foot gorilla habitat! A simulated central African rainforest! The world famous San Diego zoo offers a zoo experience like no other. Hippos, otters, and forest buffalos are all there for you to see. Watch sea creatures from a glassed-in enclosure. There's even a 2 1/4-acre tundra habitat for watching Siberian reindeer and other cold weather animals. You can walk or take a guided bus tour - either way, you'll be thrilled by this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Especially for kids: Petting Zoo, Train Rides. Stroller rentals available.
Extras: Shows, Educational Presentations, Tours.
Open 9 am to 4 pm. $$$ (Expensive)
Statistics: Approximately 4,000 animals belonging to 800 species.
From San Diego Zoo - California:
A guided tour on one of our famous double-decked buses is the best way to see a lot of the Zoo, and it's also a way to view the Zoo from a different perspective. For first-time visitors, a bus tour will help acquaint you with all there is to see so you can return to favorite spots later. Savor a lunch of soup and sandwiches, then settle back to listen to one of our animal experts share stories about the work they do during a Silver Tuesdays program at the Wild Animal Park. You'll even get to meet several of our animal ambassadors up close!