SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 10 best zoos tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
San Diego Zoo 1-Day Pass with mobile entry and unlimited Skyfari Tram plus bus tour. Easy planning, big animals, botanical beauty.
Most Popular“I’ve heard about the wonders of the San Diego my entire life, and it did not disappoint. I only wish we had more time to explore all the zoo had to offer. One day simply was not enough!”
San Diego Zoo ticket that skips the admission line. One day of Galápagos tortoises, Polar Bear Plunge, Skyfari tram. $78.
“This is a must do in San Diego!!! Absolutely fascinating zoo with so many different areas and animals, and lots of dining options. We loved our visit! Also there’s free parking on site, which was great.”
Skip the ticket line, ride the Skyfari tram, and hit top exhibits like Galápagos tortoises, Polar Bear Plunge, and Elephant Odyssey in one full day.
“This is a must do in San Diego!!! Absolutely fascinating zoo with so many different areas and animals, and lots of dining options. We loved our visit! Also there’s free parking on site, which was great.”
Scan your mobile ticket for San Diego Zoo Safari Park and mix walking trails with the Africa Tram to see rare animals at your pace.
“It was an excellent experience. The guide was available every 5-10 minutes way to lead to proper directions where we wanted to go. Due to proper advice we were able to see entire safari. The experience to see animals from next to them was fantastic.”
Spend a full day at San Diego Zoo Safari Park with open-air habitats, Lion Camp, Elephant Valley, tram safari, and included shows.
“The Truck Safari was hands down a fantastic experience. Felt like you’d been to Africa with the wildlife.”
1-day San Diego Zoo Safari Park ticket with Africa Tram Safari, lion encounters, elephant overlook, and free-flight aviary.
“We loved seeing the Sumatran tigers up and moving about the enclosure. The African Tram ride was also a highlight experience. We had many stand-out moments. Our lunch was good but the line was long and slow. Maybe more people need to be hired and trained before the people line up!”
Visit the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park with direct mobile entry, unlimited trams and zoo bus tours, and a full year to use it.
“The San Diego zoo was amazing! Fun. Lots of animals and good healthy walking. Even with a little rain we had a blast. Went to Safari park next day..and was not as impressed. Firstly, it's 30 miles away from San Diego..so it was a $65 Uber ride to and from. Not as many animals..the few…”
Two-day San Diego Zoo and Safari Park ticket with tram safaris, guided rides, animal shows, and big savings as a package.
“Great service, lots of knowledgeable volunteers, amazing parks.”
Two days at San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Save 20%, see animals up close with included trams, shows, and kid-friendly fun.
“I loved both. Used to belong till I moved away. I love the elephants”
San Diego Explorer Pass with mobile tickets lets you pick 2–7 top sights like the Zoo, USS Midway, and boat tours, valid 30 days.
“Too complicated. The QR code that Viator sent didn’t work at the entrance to the first attraction and we needed assistance from somebody at the entrance booth. They suggested we download the Go City app. So we did and signed in to be told @no reservations mRead more”
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