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San Diego Zoo
Facts
The San Diego Zoo has one of the world's largest collections of mammals, birds, and reptiles. The 100-acre (40.5-hectare) zoo, founded in 1916, has more than 800 animal species and more than 6,500 plant species.
As a guest of the San Diego Zoo, every dollar you spend enables the zoo to continue their conservation and research work. And by learning why it's important to save these animals and protect their habitats, you, too are helping to preserve the planet, now and for future generations.
Money Saving Tip
With a Two-Park Ticket, you can now visit both the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park within 5 days of purchase for one low price. Click here for more information. Wild Animal Park
Tip
Theme park admission for a family can easily run into the hundreds of dollars, so look for discounts. Sometimes coupons appear on milk cartons and soda cans; check Web sites for printable coupons, discount days-deals for senior citizens or two-for-ones. And contact the nearest Convention and Visitors Bureau for coupons. Click here for more tips
San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo is renowned as one of the
best zoos in the world.
Annual Visits: 3,200,000
Address:
2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, near downtown San Diego
Phone: (619) 231-1515
An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Winding paths through a tropical oasis will bring you up close and personal to more than 4,000 rare and fascinating animals. Be captivated by the gentle Giant Pandas, Gao Gao and Bai Yun in their new home - with their new baby!. See Koalas and Kangaroos, Polar Bears, and Gorillas, tigers, and hippos and ride on the Skyfari aerial tram for a bird's eye view.
The lively atmosphere makes the San Diego Zoo a great place for family fun. Discover the wonders of wildlife with animal encounters, interactive experiences, and exciting shows. A leader in animal care and conservation, the world-famous San Diego Zoo is at the heart of the San Diego experience.
Theme Park
Meet the mandrills and golden-belled mangabeys as they swing through the trees of African forest.
Watch the hippos swim and play in their amazing 150,000 gallon pond.
Take a 40 minute guided bus tour around the zoo as you are exposed to some of the best exhibits.
Hear the calls of the colorful macaw or watch tigers on the prowl at the Tiger river.
See giant pandas feast on bamboo or get up-close and personal with a colorful toucan.
Swing over to the newest exhibit, The Joan B. Kroc Monkey Trails and Forest Tales habitat.
Other must sees include playful orangutans and siamangs at Absolutely Apes and frolicking polar bears at Polar Bear Plunge.
General Information
Directions: Located in beautiful historic Balboa Park. From Hwy 163 South, exit at Park Blvd, and follow the signs. From Interstate 5 South, exit at Pershing Drive and follow the signs.
Address: 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park, near downtown San Diego
Phone: (619) 231-1515
Hours: Gates open daily at 9am. Closing times vary by season. The Zoo is open 365 days a year. Note: Hours vary by season. Call for more information. 619-234-3153
Admission: click here
Official Website: sandiegozoo.org
Special Deals & Coupons
San Diego Zoo - Download a coupon for $8 off the Best Value Ticket on day of purchase. Expires 12/31/2008
San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park - Download a coupon for $8 off the Best Value Ticket on day of purchase. Expires 12/31/2008
Click here for more deals and coupons
As a guest of the San Diego Zoo, every dollar you spend enables the zoo to continue their conservation and research work. And by learning why it's important to save these animals and protect their habitats, you, too are helping to preserve the planet, now and for future generations.
With a Two-Park Ticket, you can now visit both the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park within 5 days of purchase for one low price. Click here for more information.
