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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

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 Welcome to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, where life-changing moments happen daily. Set out on safari and discover 1,800 acres of sprawling savannas teeming with wildlife as well as world-class botanical gardens—there’s no place like it on Earth. Encounter rhinos, giraffes, wildebeest, and large herds of wildlife roaming together. Journey through bamboo forests and come face-to-face with Sumatran tigers. Hop alongside kangaroos and dive underwater to meet the only two platypuses outside of Australia. And experience the awe-inspiring giants of Elephant valley. When you’re here, you’ll discover adventure is in every moment. And a moment can change a lifetime. 

Neighborhood: North Inland

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd Escondido, CA 92027-9614

Contact Info

(619) 718-3000 Toll-Free: (800) 407-9534

Please check our website for current hours.

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More To Know:

• Located 30 miles north of downtown San Diego - and well worth the trip!
• The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is open 365 days a year
• Plan a full day & bring walking shoes, sunscreen and water for your adventures
• Safaris do fill up; book online ahead of time to ensure your spot
• Lovely facilities for catered weddings, parties and other group events!

Special Events:

• Marvel at eagles, owls and an Andean condor at Frequent Flyers
• Visit the World Gardens to see amazing and rare plants
• Autumn Festival On The Weekends From 10/7 -10/29
• Kids Free month with free admission for kids 11 and younger during October

More Information

• Destination Weddings
• Historic Landmark
• General Admission - Adult
• General Admission - Child
• Parking (RV)

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance members are eligible for  Wild Perks℠ . Simply show your membership card to receive these incredible savings!

Wild Perks℠ Discount Program (some exclusions apply*)

Green stripe receives a 5% discount 

Orange stripe receives a 10% discount 

Blue stripe receives a 15% discount 

Gold stripe receives a 20% discount 

Zoo Discounts Include:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages at all food stands and Albert's Restaurant
• Merchandise in any gift store
• Strollers/wheelchair rentals
• Picsolve photo purchases
• 1-Day Pass (limit 6 per day)
• 1-Day Pass Plus (limit 6 per day)
• Animals in Action Experience
• Discovery Cart Tour
• Inside Look
• Wildlife Walking Tours

*( Maximum of 24 per year. Discount for tours can only be applied by calling Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000. The discount cannot be applied to online orders. Actual purchase must be made by member and is non-transferable. )

SAFARI PARK Discounts Include:

• Food and non-alcoholic beverages at all food stands
• Africa Tram Priority Boarding ticket purchases
• Behind-the-Scenes Safari
• Cart Safari
• Wildlife Safari
• Sun Up Cheetah Safari
• Flightline Safari
• Balloon Safari

*( Maximum of 24 per year. Discount for tours can only be applied by calling Reservation Sales at 619-718-3000. The discount cannot be applied to online orders. Actual purchase must be made by Donor cardholder and is non-transferable. )

Exclusions:

• 2-Visit Pass/3 for 1 Pass/Go San Diego Card
• Zoo: Train/Giraffe Feeding
• Safari Park: Conservation Carousel
• Valet Parking at the Zoo
• Education Programs
• Summer Camp
• Special Ticketed Dining Events
• Private Catered Events
• Fund-raising Events
• Gift Cards/Gift Memberships/Gift JOURNAL
• Online Shopping through ShopZoo
• Cancellation/Change Fees
• Shipping/Convenience fees
• Roar & Snore Safari
• Behind-the-Scenes Safari: Elite Adventure
• Inside Look: Elite Adventure
• Zoo Sleepovers
• Ultimate Safari
• Exclusive VIP Tour

Terms and Conditions:

Eligible member must present valid member card at time of purchase. Actual purchase must be made by cardholder and is non-transferable. Eligible membership must be current and in good standing. Program benefits are subject to change at any time and right of final interpretation resides with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. 

• San Diego Zoo Tickets
• Safari Park Tickets

President's Associates Membership

President's Associates membership for two named adults (ages 18 or older) in the same household receive one set of member benefits. Each person receives a personalized membership card. You may bring 2 guests per cardholder, per visit.

• Year-round admission to both the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, with accompanying guest benefits for up to two guests per cardholder.
• Skyfari ® , Guided Bus Tour and Kangaroo Bus at the Zoo, and Africa Tram at the Safari Park with priority boarding for the Guided Bus Tour and Africa Tram (subject to availability).
• San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Journal ($25 value).
• Monthly President’s Club eNewsletter and special insider updates throughout the year.
• Special donor entrance at both the Zoo and Safari Park (skip the line, every time).

SAVINGS AND DISCOUNTS

• Two discount admission coupons, each good for 50% off. Can be used at the Zoo or Safari Park. Each pass is valid for one visit only.
• Two 50% off special experience coupons.
• Four guest passes for complimentary admission. Can be used at the Zoo or Safari Park. Each pass is valid for one visit only.
• WildPerks™: get 15% off food, merchandise, and more when you show your membership card.
• Complimentary preferred parking at the Safari Park ($33 savings each visit).

SPECIAL EVENTS

• President's Clubs activities throughout the year.
• Early hours admission to the Zoo and Safari Park on select Sunday’s of each month. Only available to members.
• Invitation to exclusive events.

*PLEASE NOTE: For online orders, our system requires a minimum of 48 hours to process guest admission coupons.

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Let us answer your questions and help create your day at the San Diego Zoo!  Search our extensive FAQ, or chat with our 24-hour virtual assistant.  

2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

From Interstate 5 (Los Angeles and Orange County), take the Pershing Drive exit and follow the signs. From Interstate 15 (Escondido and Riverside), take State Route 163 south to the Park Blvd./I-5 South exit. Exit at Park Blvd. Turn left on Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo parking entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

From Interstate 5 (Mexico), take the State Route 163 north exit, then the Zoo/Museums (Richmond Street) exit and follow the signs to the Zoo parking lot.

From State Route 94, proceed into downtown San Diego to 11th Avenue. Turn right on 11th Avenue and proceed north to A Street. Turn right on A Street, and then make a quick left onto Park Blvd. and head north; Zoo parking entrance is off Park Blvd. at Zoo Place.

Parking is free in the lot in front of the Zoo. Additional free parking is available throughout Balboa Park

For your convenience, the Zoo is offering additional free parking at the Inspiration Point parking lot (located at Park Blvd. and Presidents Way, just 5 minutes south of the Zoo). Ride our FREE SHUTTLE directly to the Zoo entrance from the Inspiration Point parking lot at Presidents Way. Our shuttle will run from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekends from March 23 through April 7.

It’s easy to get here on public transit. Rapid 215 and Route 7 stop at the Zoo and are an easy connection in downtown from Amtrak and COASTER trains at the Santa Fe Depot, downtown hotels, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Blue, Orange, and Green Line Trolleys and other MTS bus routes. For fare and schedule information, call 511, or visit sdmts.com.

Families Save on MTS Family Weekends! On Saturday and Sunday, two children (12 and under) ride MTS Bus and Trolley routes FREE with a paid adult (18 and over)!

San Diego Zoo App

Apple iOS download here ▸ Android download here ▸

Visiting the Zoo has never been easier, with the San Diego Zoo app! Discover dining, activities, and more with the GPS-enabled map. Get ready for your visit by importing tickets and memberships to the digital wallet, adding your must-see wildlife to the day planner, viewing today's schedule, and much more.

View the San Diego Zoo's classic illustrated map on your mobile or desktop browser. Find your favorite wildlife, plan your visit, and check out all the San Diego Zoo has to offer.

Download the PDF here ▸

Guest Services

Our Guest Services booth is located inside the Zoo, to the left of the Bus Tour entrance. Open daily to closing.

Guest Services information ▸

Guests with Disabilities

The San Diego Zoo welcomes all guests. We have several services to help our guests with disabilities enjoy their visit. The Zoo provides dedicated parking, restrooms, and access to experiences, tour buses, and habitat areas for guests with disabilities. Please note there are steep grades in parts of the Zoo.

Our ADA shuttle service is available on an on-call basis for our guests with mobility-related disabilities and can accommodate all standard wheelchairs and the types of electronic conveyance vehicles (ECVs) allowed on grounds.

Contact any Zoo team member or volunteer to request service and get directions to the nearest pickup location. Space is limited and reserved for those who need it most. Guests who use mobility assistive devices may also refer to the Zoo map for ADA pathways and elevators.

Guest accessibility services and policies▸

Download Accessibility Map for Guests with Disabilities (PDF)▸

Safari Park

15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027-7017

The Safari Park is the San Diego Zoo’s sister park to the northeast in Escondido. Distance between the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is 35 miles. Please allow 45 minutes to 1 hour travel time.

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Give The Gift Of Extraordinary Experiential Experiences This Holiday Season

Gift your family and friends an unforgettable experience this holiday season, including exploring 60 years of Spider-Man , a ' Dining in the Dark ' dinner party, Candlelight Concerts , and more!

The holidays are nearly here, and there are just a few weeks before the big day finally arrives! If you’re looking to give the gift of experience in San Diego, we have an idea for everyone on your list. 

If you have a Spider-man-obsessed loved one, there’s “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition” at the Comic-Con Museum. Or spend an evening listening to your favorite tunes by a string quartet at a historic venue with hundreds of flickering candles for the ultimate date night. Find the ideal experiential gift with our full list!

1-4. Candlelight Concerts

This winter, the beloved concert series known simply as “Candlelight” invites everyone to relive top musicians’ most outstanding musical works in an incredibly unique atmosphere with hundreds of flickering candles for the ultimate date night. Candlelight Concerts have had enormous success worldwide—in cities like Paris, Barcelona, New York, and of course, right here in San Diego, at some of the most breathtaking venues. 

Don’t miss some upcoming holiday options to ignite magic into this season too!  

• Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” and More at the CHAPEL on December 16, 21, and 22
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at the CHAPEL on December 17, January 28, February 3, March 3, and April 7
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen at the Mingei International Museum on January 6
• $50 Candlelight Gift Card so your loved one can choose which concert they want to attend!  

Locations: The CHAPEL, Mingei International Museum, and more!

5. Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition at the Comic-Con Museum

If you have a Spider-Man fan on your list, we have the perfect idea for you! Marvel, Semmel Exhibitions, and the Comic-Con Museum partnered up for Spider-Man’s world-premiere exhibition in San Diego. At “Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition” , you’ll be able to explore interactive installations, priceless artifacts, movie props, costumes, and more until it closes its webby doors for good on January 3rd!

Location: Comic-Con Museum

Secure your spot to explore 60 years of Spider-Man here!

6. Dining in the Dark With Wine Pairing: A Unique Blindfolded Dining Experience

On January 13, engage your taste buds as you indulge in a delicious three-course meal at the exclusive ‘Dining in The Dark’ dinner party coming to San Diego .  Take your date night to the next level, tempting your senses with dark surroundings to focus on more important things like the delicious three-course meal and wine pairing you’re about to have at The Abbey on Fifth . Diners can choose vegan, seafood, or red meat options, enjoying a starter, main entree, and dessert. 

Location: The Abbey on Fifth

7. San Diego Zoo Safari Park: Discover the Adventure of a Lifetime

If you’re looking for a unique gift for any travel lovers out there, you can pick up this San Diego Zoo Safari and go on an Africa Tram Tour to spot animals like giraffes, gazelles, and rhinos along the way. There’s even live shows that will wow the entire family, including the Cheetah Run or Lemur Walk. 

Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park

8. iFLY San Diego Indoor Skydiving 

For the family daredevils, we suggest gifting them with iFly San Diego Indoor Skydiving that’s powered with a vertical wind tunnel, so they’ll get the feeling of jumping out of an airplane but with the safety of a world-class facility. No experience is necessary, and as soon as you walk through the doors, you’ll get a training session, and have an instructor’s help along the way for a thrilling adventure this holiday season! 

9. A Taste of El Salvador: Pupusas & Fried Sweet Plantains

For your foodie friends and fam, give them a delicious food adventure they won’t soon forget right here in San Diego. You’ll work alongside an expert chef at A Taste of El Salvador , where you’ll make pupusas (yummy flatbreads) that are stuffed with things like refried beans, cheese or both of those delicious items. You’ll also be able to try curtido, a cabbage slaw that’s popular in the country, and plantains to round out your Salvadorian culinary journey. 

10. Give the gift of choice with a Fever Gift Card

With so many fabulous experiences in San Diego, from the world premiere of Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition to a romantic ‘Dining in the Dark’ experience, why not let your friends and family choose what they would like to do! Select a Fever gift card (beginning at $25), and look through endless events happening right now in San Diego.

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Cart Safari

$60 & up*.

Price is per person

At A Glance

• $60 & up per person
• Offered Daily

Age Range: All ages may join Cart Safari Africa and Cart Safari Asia . Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Limit of 2 children per adult per group. Ages 0-2 must sit on adult lap. Limit of two lap children per group. 

If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour, after booking, please call 619-718-3000 so we can notate your order prior to your visit.

Deluxe Cart Safari

• $90 & up per person
• Offered daily
• Asian and African savanna habitats

All ages. Children 15 years old and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Limit of 2 children per adult per group. Ages 0-2 must sit on adult lap. Limit of two lap children per group. Strollers and child car seats not permitted on cart.

Change/Cancellation: Reservations may be changed up to 5 days before the program and will be subject to a $15 Administrative Change Fee. Less than 5 days, changes not permitted. Cancellations received 5 days before scheduled program are subject to a $25 Cancellation Fee. Less than 5 days, payment is non-refundable. 



Travel the world without leaving San Diego! Board a deluxe Safari cart, and see wildlife of the savannas of Africa and Asia, led by one of our knowledgeable guides. Step off the cart for a look at incredible wildlife, and snap some amazing photos as you experience this unique Safari. 

Admission is separate and required. If anyone in your party requires the use of a wheelchair during the tour, after booking, please call 619-718-3000 so we can notate your order prior to your visit.

Cart Safari Africa

• African savanna habitats

Sit back in the comfort of your deluxe Safari cart, as you enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Park’s spacious African savanna habitats, led by one of our knowledgeable guides. As you explore these habitats together, your guide will share stories about the plants and animals in our care, and how our conservation work is making an impact worldwide. Questions are encouraged! Step off the cart for a look at some unique wildlife, and snap some amazing photos as you enjoy this one-of-a-kind Safari Park experience.

Cart Safari Asia

• Asian savanna habitats

Sit back in the comfort of your deluxe Safari cart, as you enjoy a 60-minute guided tour of the Safari Park’s spacious Asian savanna habitats, led by one of our knowledgeable guides. As you explore these habitats together, your guide will share stories about the plants and animals in our care, and how our conservation work is making an impact worldwide. Questions are encouraged! Step off the cart for a look at some unique critters, and snap some amazing photos as you enjoy this unique Safari Park experience. 

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These Safaris are guaranteed to thrill and amaze! Your guide will escort you to a variety of locations around the Park to see animals up close and share stories of wildlife care and conservation.  

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Give the gift of a unique San Diego County experience with these membership opportunities

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People always talk about “gifts that keep on giving,” but when you give the gift of a membership, you’re not just talking. You’re doing. A membership to any of these organizations is a bottomless gift of fun, culture and adventure, along with guest passes, discounts and other perks. Check the websites for details, and prepare for gratitude that won’t quit.

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Born to be wild

Just because you can’t put a Santa hat on a koala doesn’t mean you can’t stash a little wildlife under the tree. With a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance gift membership, your favorite animal fans can explore the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park all year long. Gift cards that can be used toward admission, tours and other goodies are also available. As any joey could tell you, magical things come in small pouches, er, packages.

$67 for youths ages 3 to 17 and $109 for San Diego County residents age 18 to 64 ( sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/membership ). Gift cards start at $50. Shipping and handling charges apply.( tickets.sandiegozoo.org )

Let’s park it

They call Balboa Park “The Jewel of San Diego,” which makes the Balboa Park Explorer Annual Pass the Steal of the Century. The annual pass, which is valid 365 days from the date of purchase, gives your giftee(s) unlimited general admission to 16 museums, along with complimentary or discounted IMAX tickets at the Fleet Dome Theater and other perks. Admission to the Comic-Con Museum must be purchased separately. The spirit of adventure is always included.

$229 for the family pass, $129 for an adult pass, and $99 for seniors and college students. explorer.balboapark.org

Tune-up time

Keep your music fans in a jolly mood long past “Jingle Bells” season with a membership to the newly renovated Museum of Making Music. The Carlsbad museum features exhibits dedicated to making instruments, playing instruments and reveling in the sounds that are at our fingertips. Keep an ear out for concerts, Community Music Day and other events. Joyful noise starts here.

$40 for individuals, $70 for families, $65 for grandparents, and $35 for students, seniors and military. museumofmakingmusic.org

Imagination station

With hands-on exhibits dedicated to exploration, imagination and experimentation, a membership to the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido will help the small folk in your life see the world for the big adventure it is. Next stop, wonder.

$85 for two people, $140 for up to four people and $195 for up to six people. sdcdm.org

Supercharge your elf power courtesy of Lions Tigers & Bears, a 93-acre refuge outside Alpine that is home to rescued big cats, bears, leopards, jaguars, and other abused and abandoned animals. Membership includes unlimited visits for a year and good karma with no expiration date.

$85 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under. lionstigersandbears.org

Cultivate culture

From its stunning Irving Gill- and Frederick Fisher-designedbuildings to its ever-changing exhibitions of contemporary art by Southern California artists, the Oceanside Museum of Art is a treat for the eyes and a source of renewable energy for the soul.

Basic for One memberships are $50. Basic for Two memberships are $70. oma-online.org

‘Live’ it up

Raptors and rays. Turtles and trails. Eagles, bald and golden. A membership to the Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista is a gift to nature buffs and a boost to an organization dedicated to saving species and habitats.

$40 for individuals, $70 for two people, $119 for household and grandparent memberships. thelivingcoast.org

At the New Children’s Museum, the art is hands-on, whether young visitors are climbing on it, hiding in it or taking it home. Memberships are good for the downtown and Del Mar locations. Most creative commutes ever.

$110 for a Duo membership, $150 for a family membership and $140 for a grandparents membership. thinkplaycreate.org

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